My First Solo Photography Exhibit (Pt 2): Picking Out Prints & Scanning Negs
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- This video is the second in a series of videos I'm doing as I prepare for my first solo photography exhibit. Check out part one here: • My First Solo Photogra...
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Preparations for my first solo photography exhibit (starting September 15th at Casa Romantica in San Clemente, CA) continue moving forward. I've finally picked out all of the prints I plan to show and I have the files ready for my printing house to get started.
This step of the process was difficult for a fella like myself who can't even decide what he wants for dinner half the time. Which photos to display, what sizes to make them, what framing styles to do...it's a whole lot of "well that would look good. But so would that. Oh and that too. But which one is best? Shit... Well, I guess I'll just commit to this decision for 8-10 hours and then completely doubt everything about myself before changing my mind."
29 photographs. That's how many I'll be displaying at this exhibit. 4 will be C-Type prints on Fuji Crystal Archive paper while the remaining 25 will be pigment prints on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. A got a couple of different framing styles to work with, too.
Despite the tediousness and indecision of this step of the process, I'm f'ing stoked ("he's from California, you say?") to be doing this. My excitement is building big time. Not only for opening night of my first solo photography exhibit, but for that deep satisfaction I know will wash over me upon seeing all my prints framed up. Because truly...there is nothing more rewarding in photography than seeing your images in print hanging on the wall.
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Good on ya, Nick, supporting raptor rehab. I work with Blue Mountain Wildlife in Pendleton, Oregon. It's an incredibly worthy cause to support returning as many injured birds to the wild as possible.
How about a photobook?
Or a big 'ole fat zine?
Oh how much I wish I could be there and buy a six-footer from you. I have an 18 foot long wall that after 3 years is still without an appropriate photo or paining. Greetz from Berlin 🙋♂️
When I got the notification for this video I thought it said "Picking Out PANTS for My Photo Exhibit"
Still would've tuned in right away 🤣
I already want to buy all the prints going on display. I haven't won the lottery yet. When I do you can expect a big chunk of change going to your pockets for the prints I'm going to buy.
That’s a beautiful collection. I have no doubt you’ll sell a ton of these with that exposure. The investment should pay many times over. 👍
Here's to a hopefully great experience with your showing Mr. Carver,
One sale or one commission and that 6 grand will be money well spent.
Are you sure the gallery will allow you to use glass? Many galleries only allow acrylic glazing due to liability insurance clauses (I found this the hard way). You should look into TruVue Optium Museum Acrylic - same as museum glass (non-reflective, 99% UV protection, no "warming" effect on the print's colors), but it is lighter than glass and break resistant.
@olivier_desmet He may well be using TruVue, I know he has in the past. TruVue often refers to its museum-quality product as glass.
Thank you for t he TruVue information, Oliver. I'm tired of paying the price in dollars and weight for no reflective museum glass.
Thanks for the heads up. Luckily it’s not a problem with this gallery. That museum plexi would bankrupt me.
Isn't Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic *a lot more* expensive than AR Reflection-Free glass?
@@cliftonwhittaker260 “UltraVue” glass is typically what I use because it has the same anti-reflective properties as Museum Glass but for quite a bit cheaper. Only drawback is it has 70% UV blocking instead of 99%.
Interesting to watch the development and staging of your exhibit. Your attention to detail and the planning of moving the viewers eye from print to print is admirable.👏
Congrats and best wishes on the show! I love the plan for the hawk feather image!
Looking good Nick.
I am SO glad I got to see that video with the feathers before it was gone. And I think this is a brilliant idea to donate
Bare in mind, anything large you print, you may need storage space for afterwards IF (in the unlikely) event, they don't sell....just saying (from experience)
Best of luck in your exhibit, Nick. Any plans to include the 6x17 image from Joshua Tree? That image alone inspired me to make a cross-country road trip from Texas to Joshua Tree.
I actually just decided to move forward with Hahnemühle Metallic Satin for my latest prints. My local printer wasn't getting the results I wanted from Photo Rag and the Satin variant had just enough diffusion to convince me. I'm really happy with the results, but understand why you chose not to. Under the right lighting (where it doesn't produce any reflections), I think the additional contrast makes the Metallic Satin a homerun.
Check out hahnemuhle albrecht durer paper. Just made an expo for my wife 25 A2 pictures. We did not use glass at the end, but Hahnemühle Varnish, matt not gloss and the pictures are well protected for scratching and UV. We are selling them. If the buyer wants glass.. its on his expence.
So I might have been in Gila Bend, AZ, over the weekend and might have also taken a similar photo of that water/ice station (except in the blistering 114F sun, not sunset).
It's not just hawk feathers that are illegal to possess. The Migratory Bird Act of 1918 makes it illegal to possess any bird parts from migratory and indigenous birds. The reason is that at the turn of the 19th to 20th Century, we were decimating the snowy egret population (as well as other birds) to use their feathers for hats and other adornments. I've talked with a number of Wildlife Department people and "possession" means picking up a feather among other things. I used to collect feathers I'd find in my yard around my bird feeders but I've had to stop doing that. I especially had to quit photographing bird feathers as fine art (dang it!). Nonindigenous birds such as pheasants are excluded from the law as are pet birds like certain parrots. About four years ago I was going to display a number of feather prints at an art show but I heard about a mixed-media artist who got all of her work confiscated and she had to pay a hefty fine for including Blue Jay feathers in a piece of art work. She found a dead bird in her yard and decided to save its feathers. Don't make a costly mistake like her!
Hi Nick, first of all good luck on the exhibition. My wife and me are travelling over to L.A. in Sept, so it is lucky that we can possible get to see it. We are popping over from the UK to watch our son playing in the Hollywood Bowl on the 20th. Will you be at the exhibition on any dates at all, other than the opening of course. Would love to meet you if that was possible.
Just one more thing, an idea for you. If you could have smaller (more affordable) prints available on the day of someone's visit. So they may take away one of you fantastic prints too.
Make it 30 Prints, you need an EVEN number. My OCD would drive me crazy with 29. Lolololol.
I'm so jealous of your brain!You are so organized and dedicated!
Mine would say fuck you before I even made a first scan that way
Putting together a one person art show is a tremendous amount of work and expense. And then there is the logistics of transportation, hanging and labeling the pieces so they look their absolute best in the gallery. But, if you think you are excited about the show now, wait until the grand opening. Nothing more exciting that the opening reception. Meeting and greeting; shaking hands and making new friends and, hopefully, collectors of your work. Make sure there is plenty of wine before they start viewing your work to loosen the purse strings. And if you could pay your bills with the compliments you receive about you beautiful as they sip your wine and eat your food you would be a rich man. It is exhilarating and exhausting and great high. But there comes the day when the show is over and it is time to take down the work, pack it up, transport it home and find a place to store what was left of it. That is the letdown. That's when you begin to wonder what you are going to do with these leftovers and can you find another gallery to show and, hopefully, see them. But, you won't have to worry about that. Your show will be a sellout the first night and all you'll have to do is go home and count your money. I hope that's true and I wish you the best of luck with a great experience, Nick. I'll be looking forward to keeping up with this. BTW, I've had great results with fine art photography using Breathing Color Pura Color Velvet paper in floating frames. The colors and tonal values are beautiful and there is absolutely no reflectance or sheen of any kind. If you get the light right you can even see some of the texture of the paper. And no, I don't have any connection to this company at all other than using their product at full price.
Personally, I would do a little more research before exhibiting the feather photos. Just to be sure no laws are being broken. Government entities can be quite touchy about these things sometimes.
I remember the hawk feather story Nick. I was surprised to see that image in the exhibit plan until the ending of the video
we have to send him money ! asap ! we have to help any way we can bring his dream to life !!!!!!
I went to the Ansel Adams exhibit in San Francisco last month and there was a lot of non-reflective glass and it was kind of annoying.
I love hearing Hahnemuhle pronounced correctly.
Desert Hopper is one of my favorites that I’ve seen you talk about.
You’re making me re-think my use of metallic paper.
The problem with you buddy, is that you are too laid back.
Great gesture regarding the Hawk feathers,,, i'm sure they will sell out like hot cakes. Some how, i don't think you will be out of pocket, it will be a top quality exhibition...
It's good to see your feather photos not going to waste.
I love your work and especially the Hawk Feather Tripticon... You mentioned that you agreed not to monetize it at the time. Does the exhibition, which will be absolutely fantastic, contradict that?
I don't want you to get in trouble!
He talks about it at 9:00
Hey Nick, congratualtion for the exhibition!!! hope you have a great time during the process ( the same we're having watching your journey). Hope as well that all the prints sell for fair prices and you end up happy and proud :) Nice way to run with the donation choice, that's amazing! Also, it would be VERY COOL to see you collabing with Ojai Raptor Center photographing some birdy beauty.
Doesn't the venue give some cash for expenses?
That's a very strong display - wish I was there to see it!
I just bought you a beer (+ some more toward your photography show).
Hi Nick!! Exciting to see the process of your prep for your display!!!
A thought, you could perhaps auction off these prints to our fans out here when the exhibit is done...? That might help recoup costs some.
Are you including any of that recliner in that abandoned building from the May in the Mojave video? I LOVE the one that you got that had the 5 birds perched on the wire....
Anyway, good luck...!! Looking forward to your next installment!!
CC
Absolutely love your channel! It’s really well done, you’re a natural and your personality shines through!! So happy for you on your first solo show. You really go out of your way to pass on valuable info to other photographers. I try to beer you when I can but I wanted to tell you how much you’re appreciated. Thank you!
I can't wait to see this exhibit. I better be able to make it.
I feel you mr Nick, i just in the middle of a NOIR photo project, just one for a red carpet exhibit, yesterday was the day of doing it, me and a crew of 10 more people, avhieve the photo, but it turns into a shortfilm, and yes Also was A lot of frrakin Money! And still need to develop film, and print in 60x90cms
Also... BEARD POWER! let it grow! 🤘
Wish I could see the exhibit
Love the choices Nick.
Man, I love the Garage Picture. I remember standing across the road, camera on tripod thinking, "what would Nick Carver do?"
good luck with the show man! you should set a "premier" piece and list it at $10k to cover all the cost :) Ya never know, might get a surgeon that stops by and pays for the whole thing
👍
Are you using Tru Vue's AR Reflection-Free glass, possibly? It's my favorite of their line because there is no noticeable color hue, like museum glass has.
You are going to do great Nick…don’t lower cost. That wall will look beautiful! Looking forward to see the prints… be safe man. Cheers..
Yes, don't compromise or cut any corners on materials or hours spent on placing things just right because, from what I know from following your channel, you would regret and ruminate it forever! Pride is priceless! That being said, hope you make a bundle!
Loving this entire series. Great explanations to why/how/pros/cons .. Keep up the amazing work... Do you have a book?
Have you tried those upscaling plugins for the 6 foot prints at all? I'm always curious how they would work with film grain. I've used them before a few times with digital to very good results.
In that hat you look like that guy in Toy Story who collects the toys. **Congrats btw, can't wait to see how this all goes!**
Great progress! Wish you have a great exhibit!! On the paper, I love the Photo Reg Pearl the most!! Please considering it in the future
What a great day, new Nick Carver video! Gotta watch this one quickly before I continue my 130m long, 3m wide and 5m tall hedge trimming journey...
I like the idea of donating money from the hawk feather images. I also wish you luck in your show, and hope you make lots of money Nick! Good luck buddy and congratulations on the exhibit.
A paper you might like - Canson Baryta Photographique II - will give you a little more if that dynamic pop without being too glossy or having a darker base. I use this for most of my darker shots.
I think it's so cool of you to donate cash to the hawk-saving charity. I mean. Those images you capture are pretty darn cool. Just sayin. High Five from London!
How about your "Giant Polaroid Triptychs" you made for your "Fine Art Photography: Back for Another Festival" video. These could be in a flick through display. Look forward to seeing the exhibition (shame it won't be in person)
Hey Nick, this is so exciting. I am enjoying the process of your preparation for your solo exhibition! The only issue i see is you are not including wildlife..... lol. The feathers don't count. . I really would like to come down to see the exhibit. RODE TRIP! Greg
This is exciting!! I can't wait to see all the prints come together!! This series of video kinda has that feel of when you go shopping with your friend for like a new guitar or a stereo or a new car! You help you buddy spend money and you still get that adrenalin rush but you don't have to pay for the stuff! Great for us not so great for you! 😁 And it is so satisfying seeing your art go from negative through to framed piece. My first job after graduating art school was at a gallery as a high end framer. So I know how expensive framing can be. I'm sure people don't appreciate how expensive a sheet of non-reflective UV coated museum quality glass can be! 💲💲💲
from what I've seen, your images are well worth putting the work (and money) into... best wishes for a very successful exhibit!!
Keep it up man! I donated some sheckles for that good anti reflex glass! I'm glad you are not skimping on quality when it comes to that part!
A (360°) video for the poor people which can not attend the exhibition in person would be nice.
Could you try to do a video with / about Kenton Nelson?
You got this Nick! Being a Cali native, I'm really excited to see your gallery in person.
Exciting stuff Nick! So much work to get done in prep for the exhibit, but it looks like a lot of fun. Best of luck in the rest of your prep and hope you knock it out of the park at the exhibition.
Smart call giving it your all. Hopefully this event will lead to even bigger things in your life.
Looking forward to attending this exhibit. It’s a lovely venue & a great fit for your work. I plan to pick out one of your smaller prints so that’s at least a start.
Congrats! love your work. Thanks for sharing,
I wish I could attend. Your attention to detail and keen eye will make for a great exhibit. Good luck.
Good stuff Nick! Super exciting
I do like the Metallic Photorag but I’ve only had limited success with it. It’s definitely one that lends itself to very specific images.
I think the Ocotillo triptych I bought off ya a few years back *waves in kiwi* would look fantastic printed on it.
Outstanding. Thanks for the update and sharing the process of selection and attention to detail. I'd do the same in terms of going for perfection. You got this!
Sure you'll be fine! I bet you'll sell a lot of your awesome pieces of work! Wish you all the best!
Great video. I love the details. Congratulations on the invitation.
Fantastic, love your image selection and layout. Looks to be a gorgeous exhibit!
Looks like you are well on your way to a very successful exhibit!
Have you tried imageprint software? Their profiles are great for your hahnemuhle line of papers. Their paper profiles are money. Wouldn't print any other way then with their software.
Can’t wait to see this exhibit!
0:03 My only advice is I hope you don't go with that hat.