Been Asked to Do a Show at Work

[neovolatile]

Hi,

This is a shameless plea for help. My boss' boss suggested that I hang about 12 pictures in the hallways at work (a pretty conservative place, a nuclear power plant).

I think I have some good shots but really am not sure what to print out and how large. I can now print 13X19 with my Canon i9900. However, framing and matting is horrible!

Well, those of you with a sense of direction, here is my favorites gallery

http://www.pbase.com/neovolatile/favorites_

Any you would strike, any you would add? Feel free to look around, vote, leave comments and advice. Will return the favor.

Sincerely (and jazzed!)
Ellsworth Weaver
http://www.pbase.com/neovolatile

[plbh]

Hi Ellsworth --

Lots of nice stuff there! As far as selecting, shouldn't you ask your boss or his boss? I'm not sure we can offer an informed opinion from here. I would hazard a guess that they'd prefer the more impersonal images (for want of a better term) -- the rocks, butterflies, sunsets, etc as opposed to the portraits and street shots. That's just based on your description of a "conservative" plant.

As far as size, that depends on where they'll be viewed from. If it's a narrow hall so people will be a foot or two away, then 8x12 inches could fit well. I suspect it's a larger area, so 13x19 would look better.

Is the company covering at least your out-of-pocket expenses? Why not have them professionally printed and framed? One advantage is that the inks should be more durable.

[ugot2bkdng]

I have the same printer and I use an 18 by 24 matt for my 13 by 19 prints. That is a standard frame size and leaves 2.5 inches all around the print. I would go with a simple metallic frame and glass. The frames come in precut kits that snap together. I would think you could get a good price for 12 of the same frame.

As the previous poster suggested, I would ask what they are looking for. A collection of your current work? A theme? For example, nuclear energy is environmentally safe could have a couple of shots of the plant and shots of flora and fauna. Or nuclear energy in our daily life could have shots of folks using electrical power and shots of the plant and infrastructure. Of course, you may need to take some new photos. But, that's the fun part.

[neovolatile]

I need to get with the head of training to find out what he really wants. We are in a very beautiful area. However, landscapes are not my best work. I love candid photos of people. And yes, mostly of women. Don't think those will go over too well. Sigh.

BTW, the data I have seen on the Canon i9900 inks shows at least a 25 year life. I do get the "Epson will last for over 100 yrs" bit, but honestly, who cares?

Back on my head,
Ellsworth
http://www.pbase.com/neovolatile

[plbh]

BTW, the data I have seen on the Canon i9900 inks shows at least a 25 year life.

If I'm not mistaken, the i9900 takes the same ink as the older s9000, which I have (nice printer!). Do check the fine print -- I think they say something like 25 years if you print it on Canon Photo Paper Pro and don't expose it to light or air. I guess it's the ultraviolet light and ozone and other pollutants from air that degrade the dyes. So if you're printing them yourself, better to use the Photo Paper Pro (looks best anyway) and seal them under UV-blocking glass (probably standard for quality frames). Might not last 25 years, but long enough! Have fun!