I'm just a click away...

That's the magic of working pretty much "virtual" mode. I'm attached to my laptop, making it happens :) and... I love it!
This week I have the pleasure to work on some images for KWP from New York, USA who happens to be one of my fav photogs in the whole wide world LOL (not kidding). It's kinda intimidated but I'm up for the challenge :)
I'm editing 1 of the 2 new weddings for a current photog/client MBP from Florida, USA as I type.
Also, I'll start editing some originals for a Miss (secret State) Pageant competitor :), she's gorgeous but her images need some PS.
These are the latest news about my post-production projects...
Feel free to visit http://letmegrowstudio.blogspot.com to find out what photographic sessions I have coming up.
Ta-ta for now,
Rosie :)

Album Design

A fellow photographer asked me not long ago how many hours per day I spend in front of the computer... my answer was, as many as I can: brainstorming, working for others, educating myself... I 'never know enough' is my mentality :)
I love taking pictures but graphic design and editing are my passion.
As per customers request I'm starting to offer album design for pros and regulars.



These are some Q&A related to my new service:

- What kind of album designs do you offer?
I can design pages for an album for any occasion: maternity, newborn, family reunion, graduation, engagement, wedding, you name it.
I DO NOT use templates. Each album is created from scratch.

- Can you explain the process from the beginning to complexion?
Sure! Get in touch with me and let me know what kind of event you've covered and want to put together in an album.
We will go over theme, style, colors and all the necessary details (# of images, pages size, # of pages, timeframe, etc.) so I understand exactly what you would like to get accomplished, designwise.
After we agree on all the specs mentioned above I will put together a simple contract stating what I will be doing for you to make sure we both are on the same page.
You will be able to send me your images on a CD along with payment (check) by mail and as soon as I get them I will draft a couple of pages and at this stage, your input will be more than necessary for me to make any adjustments, or not.
Once the album is completed I will upload the entire project into a private gallery for you to review every single page. Files will be mailed in a CD via mail and delivered as Jpg.

- How many images can you fit in an album?
Well, after designing many of them I created a simple chart that will help you to have a better idea of how many images I can arrange in an album to make it look ideal.
40 sides/pages = 20 spreads: approx. 90 images
20 sides/pages = 10 spreads: approx. 45 images
*10 sides/pages = 5 spreads: approx. 15 images

- How much do you charge per album?
Photographers
I charge $8.50 per side/page. Min. 20 sides/pages = 10 spreads.
CD with your album design will be shipped to you FREE of charge (US territory only).

Regular customers
Complete printed albums start at $125.00* (5x5 book) with US first class shipping charges included (US territory only).

- I have too many images and not sure which ones to use. Can you help me with that?
You can pick the ones you "must have" in the album and leave the rest of the selection up to me or I can do the entire sorting based on my taste, your choice.

- What kind of files do you work with?
Please send Jpg 300 ppi (standard requirements).
Color profile can be Adobe RGB or sRGB. I recommend to check with the lab that will be printing your album.
Your images should be sent to me fully edited, color-corrected and organized in event order sequence.
If you need me to do any work on them, please contact me for more details or refer to my post-production services.
Currently, I work with many of the well-known album companies available in the market. As long as you provide me with a link to their layout specs and I don't have to use their software, I can do it :)
If you don't have a printing lab I'd be happy to recommend you one of mine, based on your budget and preferences.

- How long will it take you to complete my album design?
I can start working on your project as soon as I get your images and check has cleared.
It will take me approx. 7 days to complete the album (review of the drafted pages included).

- I'm not a photographer and I've got married a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, I've forgot to order a wedding album right away but still have all the images on a CD. Can you put together a coffee table of my 'special day' for me?
Sure. I can design and order the perfect album for you.
At the time of sending me your photos, you will be confirming that you've got permission from the copyright party.


http://www.photographypostproduction.com > Album Design
letmegrowstudio@yahoo.com
Rosie :)

Pageant images requirements

I've just got an email from a regular photog client I have and he wants me to edit some images which will be presented as part of one of her customer's portfolio to compete for the Miss (secret State) Pageant 2009.
I completely love these kinda jobs! Yeah, pretty detailed but worth it.
I just wanted to share the pre-op process of it, after my client received the sample edited image from me:

Rosie,
As always, I can expect miracles!
Please give me an estimate...
She gave a list of pageant requirements . The note said,"an 8x10 digital headshot."
19 images color corrected
6 images in color and those same 6 in black and white, 12 images
6 CD's for the client. Each pair (1 color and 1 black and white in a separate CD)
Her instructions, not mine.
I will have to make a label for each of those 6 CD's with her specific name and title for her to give to the state.
Total of 31 images and 8 CD's

Yup, I guess gorgeous people need to be PSed too!
Ta-ta for now,
Rosie :)