How to Make Limited Edition Photographic Prints

Create limited edition prints to make them more valuable.

Creating a group of limited edition photographs will increase the amount of sales possible for one photograph. If you want to produce a collection of prints, it is important to have a good amount of prints made. But if you are a well-known photographer, it may be best to stick to a lower number so that the profit on each print will be higher. The more the print is available, the less valuable it will be to the art collector.

Instructions

1. Locate a good print shop that will print your photograph in a high quality manner. To find a high quality print shop, read reviews, ask friends and ask specific questions. Things such as equipment, service and price may be factors in your overall choice. If you are printing your own photograph in a darkroom, disregard.

2. Determine the number of prints you want your limited collection to have. Anywhere from one to 200 prints are considered fine art photography.

3. Sign each print. Use any kind of writing tool that you are comfortable with. Traditionally, this will be done in the bottom right hand corner. A signed print will add value.

4. Number each print. If you have chosen to have 100 printed, number them 1/100 which translates to one out of 100 printed. Continue this for each print.

References

• Rising Black Star: Up Your Price with Limited Edition Photography