How to create exhibition Labels

Quit a few people have asked how I create the labels I use for my exhibitions.  I thought I would share the technique I use here.

1. I first create the labels, using a customised version of my Lemon Limited Edition Management system.
2. Any additional documents, like the exhibition cover story and details of how to purchase the shots are created in Word.
3. I print very light grey dashed cutting lines round each label to make the process easier.
4. I print all the items on to premium glossy paper to give them a professional finish, don't print right to the edge as you need to allow a bit for trimming off.
5. Once the prints have dried, it's time to wander outside and coat the back of each with spray mount.
   
6. Then stick each print down to a sheet of foamboard.
   
   
7. Leave to dry.
8. Now use a ruler and stanley knife(with a fresh blade) and cut each of the labels to size, following the guidelines printed on each label.  Having a proper cutting mat underneath allows you to cut cleanly all the way through without wrecking your table, and more importantly, blunting your knife.
   
   
9. After a short while you should have a nice stack of lovely labels!

"Beauty of Britain" - Exhibition opens at Rayleigh Mill

Beauty of Britain - an exhibition of my landscape photography from around the country opens today at The Mill Rayleigh.   It runs till August 13th,  so you have plenty of time to pop in and look at the pics.

Lost in the Mist

(Now Appearing at Rayleigh Mill)

Peter Kemp is photographer of the month for July

I've recently been enjoying the creative and inspirational photography of Peter Kemp.  His website is well worth a visit.

de Roos
by Peter Kemp

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Previous Photographers of the Month

John Parminter is photographer of the month for June

I've just been spending a happy half hour or so preparing for my next trip to the lake district by enjoying the photography of John Parminter.  His website viewlakeland.com is well worth a visit.

Devoke Water Ruins
by John Parminter

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Previous Photographers of the Month

New Canvas Print options.

I have just updated all the galleries on the site as we now offer the option of Gallery quality canvas wraps.  So all pictures on the site are now available as:

• 18 x 12 inch Limited Edition Mounted print      £75      
• 18 x 12 inch Limited Edition Framed & Mounted print     £125     
• 16 x 24 inch Limited Edition Canvas wrap   £90    
• 24 x 36 inch Limited Edition Canvas     £150

 Discounts are available for multiple purchases.

Why Two Lightroom Catalogs ?

Following my post on automatically deleting Lightroom backups, I was asked why I have two different Lightroom catalogs.  Well the reason for this is that I like to separate my recent images from my archive of images.

My working catalogue contains the images I am currently working on and the archive contains images that are finished.  Once a month I move the images from the previous month to the archive.

There are a few reasons for me working in this way.  The first is that I find the process of archiving images stops me constantly looking at shots to see if there is any way I can improve them.  If I didn't do that I would still be looking at shots I took in may 2006 thinking "I wonder what that looks like in B&W".

The other main reason, is that it  is really easy to put off keywording and classifying images,  as part of the archival process I like to make sure that they are all classified correctly.  My checklist for archiving is:

• Delete all the images that don't make the grade
• Keyword every image with the location it was taken
• Keyword any shots to identify any dogs & people.
• Apply Star ratings.
• Add Title & Descriptions to the good ones.
• ctrl + A and ctrl + s to write the metadata to the files
• Export the files to a new library
• Import in to the Archive.
• Add pictures to the collections for my various websites

Am I unusual in using multiple catalogues or  is it a common thing.  Why not leave a comment & let me know how you use Lightroom catalogues.

Images of Suffolk

After the run away success of our Images Of Essex website, there really was only one way to go.. Suffolk!

Dave Peck and myself have teamed up with the very talented Gary Horner to create a website devoted to Images of Suffolk.

Winter sunrise on Herringfleet Marshes

by Gary Horner

The Site features a collection of galleries organised by season and a map of Suffolk to help you find photographs of your favourite location.

The site was created using foliopic a new service providing websites for photographers and artists. Why not have a look at the site & let me know what you think in the comments section.