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Andrew Laverghetta

signing prints

Hello, my question is about signing prints that I might make to display in my house or a friend of mine. Possible if I sell one I would like to have my name on it. Somebody suggested a sharpie permanent marker. While this may work for somebody like Brad Pitt or Michael Crichton signing a picture of themselves, I don't beleive this be the best for a print framed as an artistic piece. Often, I've seen some that have a while almost pen-like look to them. Some have even looked like very light pencil on the matting. What has worked the best for you?
A few more questions, if the picture was taken in say 2004 and printed in 2005, will a date be '05 or '04? Also, if a limited number are produced in multiple sizes like 8x10 and 11x14, will it be advised to number the first of each size "1/XXX" or will they each be in their own series?
Thank you very much for your time! Regards...

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February 05, 2005

Andrew Laverghetta

Hello again, does anybody know about this topic? I would really like to do this asap so I don't have prints laying around. Thanks!

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February 06, 2005

Andrew Laverghetta

i'll post this somewhere else, disregard it unless you don't want to look for it

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February 06, 2005

Kerry L. Walker

Be a little patient. Folks are not always sitting at their computers ready to answer your question.
First, I would suggest you check on the Adorama.com website for pens to sign the photos. Click on mounting and storage then click on General Accessories. You will find many permanent markers you can use if you don't wan't to use a Sharpie marker. If the photo was taken in 04, mark it 04. If you want to number your prints, which I don't advise, I would only make one size. Let us see what you plan to market.