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collage for critique

dvddynamix
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Nov 9, 2006, 2:47 PM

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I know this isn't wedding photography but I started doing collages this summer and have gotten lots of orders. Just posting to get some professional input. Lemme know what ya think.

BTW it's good to be back in the circle of trust.

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Colvin ADTR
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Nov 9, 2006, 6:42 PM

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I find it distracting that his skin is tanned to different shades. I think I would like to see the pix corrected so that his skin is the same tone in each image.

SuePren
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Nov 11, 2006, 7:41 AM

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I like your work. If you wouldn't mind sharing, how do you get permission to shoot? Also, what are you charging and are you offering any give back to the organization?

Thanks for sharing your work.
SuePren
another proud grandparent

Jenn M
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Nov 11, 2006, 1:39 PM

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Looks good - I'm wondering if the text (his name) should be a little more prominent, though.

rodovideo
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Nov 14, 2006, 11:18 PM

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I would have tried to get one shot of him without a helmet covering his face.
(and the name seems light/weak to me also...) but overall nice collage. Cool

Mike R.

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dvddynamix
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Nov 19, 2006, 11:48 AM

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That was my sample and his mom bought it then ordered 2 more and I did adjust the saturation on that picture and it did look better. Thanks for the tip. On the name, I was going to set it darker but was just trying something different. That sample collage got 10 more orders from different athletes. Thanks everyone.

Colvin ADTR
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Nov 19, 2006, 12:51 PM

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good sale. If you look at the ourppa forums, they have a lot of tips on senior photos that you could apply to sell to the whole team.

dvddynamix
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Nov 22, 2006, 7:03 AM

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Colvin, thanks for the tip. With basketball starting up I'll need all the help I can get.

Colvin ADTR
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Nov 22, 2006, 7:13 AM

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check out this thread. It has some good ideas on how to use different looks to build packages to increase the spend. By charging per pose etc, you should be able to get a few more dollars for a little more time. Look for tips on how to move them up to the next size print as well and how to recruit ambassadors.