Exhibiting Photography: A Practical Guide to Displaying Your Work

by Shirley Read

Overview

You have the camera, you have the skills, and you have the pictures. Now what? Author Shirley Read expertly leads you through the world of exhibiting your photography one minute detail at a time. From finding a space and designing the exhibition to actually constructing a show and publicizing yourself, every aspect of exhibiting your photography is touched upon and clarified with ample detail, anecdotes, and real life case studies. In this new and expanded second edition, Shirley Read further illuminates the world of social networking, exhibiting, and selling photography online so your work is always shown in the best light.Packed with photos of internationally successful exhibitions, check lists, and invaluable advice, this essential reference guide will help amateur and professional photographers alike successfully showcase their bodies of work with confidence and finesse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138458024
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/26/2017
Edition description:	New
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Shirley Read

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Thinking about Exhibiting; Chapter 2 Creating Support Systems; Chapter 3 Storage & Archiving; Chapter 4 Preparation; Chapter 5 Alternative Routes; Chapter 6 D.I.Y. Alternatives; Chapter 7 Approaching a Gallery; Chapter 8 The Curator’s Role; Chapter 9 Forward Planning: One; Chapter 10 Forward Planning: Two Research; Chapter 11 Texts: One—Personal; Chapter 12 Texts: Two—Publicity; Chapter 13 Texts: Three—Mailing Lists; Chapter 14 Thinking about Presentation; Chapter 15 Pre-Planning: Using the Exhibition Space; Chapter 16 Pre-Planning: Practical Issues; Chapter 17 Printing for Exhibition, Mike Crawford; Chapter 18 Sales; Chapter 19 Hanging the Exhibition; Chapter 20 The Private View; Chapter 21 After the Private View; Chapter 22 A Summary;

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"There is a crying need for a business perspective to the contemporary creative arts. My colleagues in the professional world rightly despair at the progressive reduction in confidence and breadth of knowledge of those wishing to enter the world of commerce."
-Geoff Clark, photographer and exhibitor with 40 years' experience

Editorial Reviews

"There is a crying need for a business perspective to the contemporary creative arts. My colleagues in the professional world rightly despair at the progressive reduction in confidence and breadth of knowledge of those wishing to enter the world of commerce."
-Geoff Clark, photographer and exhibitor with 40 years' experience

From the Publisher