What would you do if you were asked to show a sampling of your photographs? I am sure you would jump at the chance. . . but. . . what if you were told you would be showing prints? No computer screen, no projection. Now what would you do?

What if today, right now, you were asked to have ten of your photographs ready to be displayed in an exhibition in thirty days. Could you do it? Do have ten photographs that you would put on public display? If so, do you have finished prints ready? Are they, at a minimum mounted? Could you have them dust spotted, mounted with an over mat and framed in a month?

Have you ever had to prepare for an exhibition of your work? Do you have any idea of what is involved in preparing for an exhibition of your work? Do you have the materials on hand? Have you ever framed your work for formal display? Do you have a mat cutter? Have you ever cut your own mats? Yes you can buy precut mats, but do you know where to get them? Do you have frames and glazing? Do you know where to purchase suitable frames? What frame would you choose?

It is not a trivial task and I would venture to say it will take you at least three times as much effort and time than you would expect. I don’t care what your photographic medium is. It matters not if you are traditional wet darkroom, hybrid or all digital; do you have finished prints you can show if asked? Not that you would run into this situation but, could you deliver in thirty days or maybe less?

We always have mat board on hand. In several sizes. We cut our own custom over mats; have frames and glass on hand; have presentation cases filled with mounted photographs ready to be shown on a moment’s notice. We like to be prepared. We did one exhibition of our work which included over 100 framed photographs. I can guarantee that took longer than thirty days to prepare.

The idea is, if you put your time, skill and money into your work, why not have it in a finished state, ready for display? You never know when you may be asked. Think about it.

JB

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We would like to sincerely thank our good friend, Becky Scott, for sharing her photos of the event!

More Information HERE.

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“A B&W INTERPRETATION OF NATURE”

Traditional B&W Photography by JB & Susan Harlin
Goodrich Gallery
1928 Ross Ave
Dallas,Texas 75201
March 1st through 31st, 2013
Reception: Sunday, March 3rd, 12:00pm to 2:00pm

You will find a map HERE.

For those of you coming to see our exhibit, or attending the reception this Sunday, March 3rd 12-2pm, (Note: we will be in the gallery till closing time Sunday) here are directions to find the gallery.  Enter the building through the glass doors on Harwood St.  Go up the stairs, past the receptionist desk and the gallery will be on your left as you walk toward the Sanctuary.

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WHERE: Sun to Moon Gallery

WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Sun to Moon Gallery
1515 Levee Street
Dallas, TX 75207
214.745.1199

http://www.suntomoon.com/pages/Tri_framesets/gallery_tri_fs.html

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Hopefully fall is coming and bringing cooler weather and some rain. The Texas summer is just too brutal to get out and do much photography. So, with a little cooler weather finally moving in, it just may be a good time to get out and look at some photographs. Susan and I are having another exhibition of our work that will carry everyone from fall into winter. We will have 28 of our latest Black & White photographs on display including everything from snow, to desert, from 8×10, to 8×20, in living B&W, on display at the Downtown F/W Library.

“VIEW CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY BY JB & SUSAN HARLIN” will run September 29, 2011 through January 12, 2012 at the Central Library West Wing Gallery, Downtown Fort Worth Library. We will be posting our reception date soon, so check back for the date and time.

Library location and parking information HERE.

JB & Susan

UPDATE:  We have 28 photographs up and ready for viewing.  If you stop by, please drop us a line and let us know what you think.

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There were refreshments and an excess of talk about art and photography. We also had a guest of honor, Tucker the Cat.

Thanks again to everyone!

JB & Susan

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A special Thank You to all that came out and joined us to celebrate Fall Gallery Night. We had a great crowd at the Adobe Western Art Gallery. . . refreshments, friends (New & Old), a ULF Camera, photos. . . who could ask for more?

We would also like to remind everyone that our exhibition “THROUGH THE LENS OF THE VIEW CAMERA” runs through September 30th at the Langdon Center in Granbury, Texas. There are 36 of our prints on display and the Artist reception will be the 24th 6-9p.m.

As always, thanks for your support,

JB & Susan

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