My last post didn't get much of a response, and after researching more I figured out why... God only knows whether to limit editions or not!
The more I think about the more I am leaning towards limited editions simply for the fact that I do not want to be locked out of any show or gallery. Here are my thoughts:
1)I'm thinking about doing sizes, at this point in my "career" I am thinking of offering a 125 edition of 8x12 prints matted to 12x16 AND a 125 edition of 12x18 prints matted to 18x24 or a 6x18 print matted to 10x22.
2)I would like to offer an open edition of 5x7 prints matted to 8x10, as long as the COA states this I believe it is kosher.
3)Some in my edition will be framed thought many will be sold just as matted. Any in the same edition that are framed will be framed in the same type frame (hurts but I'm thinking full custom framing).
4)I intend to keep everything above board and follow all the "rules", and I live in Maryland and from what I hear the laws governing this are rather strict in my state. As stated elsewhere, ethics and integrity make the value of the print (assuming they ever have resale value).
5)I am going to have all limited edition work dry mounted on 2mm styrene board for best look and no wrinkling over time.
Comments on these thoughts please...
Questions
1) Do I have to print an entire edition at once?
2) Do I have to number an edition sequentially, or as long as I know what I've offered I'm ok.
3) Do I need to know who I sold a work to or just that it was sold and framed vs. unframed.
4) I can raise the price at any time during an edition, but never lower it, correct?
Thanks again to all!
Benjamin DeHaven
http://www.dajdesignsphotography.com
PS. If anyone cares to look and / or comment, these are the first two works I am thinking about putting into limited edition:
http://www.dajdesignsphotography.com/p929677909/e1a28dfa2
Edition of 125: 6x18 print mounted and matted to 10x22 ($200 framed, $100 matted)
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http://www.dajdesignsphotography.com/p929677909/ee33e82
Edition of 125: 8x12 print mounted and matted to 12x16 ($250 framed, $125 matted)
Edition of 125: 12x18 print mounted and matted to 18x24 ($500 framed, $200 matted)
Open Edition: 5x7 print mounted and matted to 8x10 ($50 framed, $25 matted)
All thoughts and opinions are valued!
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