 Sutra R. Robinson |
How to Number a Series of Prints? I am about to sell several digital photographs. I have been told they are quite good. I intend to sell more than 1 print of each, but cannot find any info regarding the numbering of prints - i.e., 3/250. Is there a formula, or a book for this? Does the value increase or decrease with this system? Thanks,
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Damian P. Gadal |
Simple enough. You decide how many you want to print, and work towards that total - incrementally numbering up, i.e., 1/250, 2/250, 3/250, etc. This was mainly done with block prints, as the more prints pressed from the block, the more the block would deteriorate - so the lower numbers had more value than the higher ones.
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Sutra R. Robinson |
Thanks, Damian. All of my prints are digital. Also, is there a higher value on the print if the maximum number of prints is lower - i.e., 1/50, rather than 1/250 - or is this series numbering necessary at all? I am wondering if digital prints have a different value than film. Thanks.
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Damian P. Gadal |
You can limit them if you want, and the number you print would be up to you. That would also mean no additional prints after the top number. Some people like that; to me, I don't see the point in doing it.
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Sutra R. Robinson |
Thanks again. Are you a digital photographer? Is there a difference in value between digital and film photos for sale? I have gotten mixed feedback on this question. Thanks.
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Scott Pedersen |
If your prints should somehow become a collector's item someday, the lower number will probably work towards a slightly higher value.
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Robert Brown |
Sutra, normally "art" photographers do printings of 25 to a few hundred, oftentimes in two or three sizes (each size having its own number of prints: i.e. 8x10 50 copies, 11x14 50 copies, 16x20 50 copies). If you're selling your prints at $1000 a copy, the series tends have fewer copies. In terms of pricing, as the series gets close to selling out, the prints are priced higher. In terms of collector value, the lower numbered prints (especially the ones in the single digits) have more value. Since you're just starting out, I'd set the limit fairly high. As for value, black and white prints have been the most highly sought after, then color prints, and finally digital. However, this is changing as digital papers and inks become more archival. Good luck on your project. Would you mind loading a few of the photos into the thread so we can see what you're selling?
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Sutra R. Robinson |
Thanks for all the feedback on this question. And Robert, thanks for the response ... just what I was needing, as far as fine art and collector values regarding digital. I have all archival inks and papers. I will load a few photographs as soon as I learn how to do it.
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