 Marilou Olejniczak |
Donating Picture for an Auction I have been asked to donate one of my photographs for a silent auction. My question is: Should I send an 8x10 printed or should I send through email? And do I have to worry about copyright paperwork? Thanks!
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Alan N. Marcus |
Hi Marilou, Silent auctions are fund-raisers for charitable causes. My experience has been that those in attendance are prominent people of the community. Items to be bid upon on placed on tables for all to see. Your signed image should be a minimum of 8x10 and tastefully mounted and perhaps framed. Your costs may be tax deductible at fair market price This is a good opportunity to display your genius. The party that gets your treasure may not be computer literate so only a hard copy will do. Think of your work hung over the mantel at the Governor’s Mansion. Shoot the works!
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Marilou Olejniczak |
Thank you Alan! I knew that it was for a fund raiser, but was just unsure wether to email and let them print(which I was skeptical about). Although I didn't realize that it should be mounted, so thanks for that tip!
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Debbie Del Tejo |
To keep your cost down in framing and mounting, see if there is a local framer that is willing to frame the work for the auction. They can also have their name on the donors list. (Not being a framer myself, this works for me and then my work looks professional and great.)
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Marilou Olejniczak |
Thanks Debbie, that's a good idea and will check it out!
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Carolyn Whiteside |
I have donated several framed photos for charitable fund raisers and it is important that the work be of good quality. Besides helping with fundraising it helps get your work in front of prominent people. Sometimes the buyer will contact me to purchase my work. Consider the potential audience (women, men, theme of auction,etc.) when choosing the subject matter as well.
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stacey c. damon |
I also donate to charity auctions, and always consider the quality of the print. If you send it via email you don't have that control..and I believe its control all photographers should have! be well!
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Marilou Olejniczak |
Thank you Carolyn and Stacey!
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