Signing a Photograph?

13 years 3 months ago #21059 by bankmaster
I actually sold a photograph! My first!! But now the guy wants me to sign it. Is a large print - 24" x 36". Where should I sign it and what type of pen should I use?


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13 years 3 months ago #21096 by Baydream
One site I saw said a fine point Sharpie. Another said "Currently my favorite for signing photos is the Sakura Pen Touch .7mm extra fine point paint pens. You can find them on Amazon or from Blick Art Supply."
and here is another www.createforless.com/Zig+Photo+Signatur...ebase&utm_medium=cse

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13 years 3 months ago #21253 by crystal
Congrats on selling a photo! :banana:
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13 years 3 months ago #21254 by crystal

Baydream wrote: One site I saw said a fine point Sharpie.


Yes I heard alot of people use a Sharpie.
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13 years 3 months ago - 13 years 3 months ago #21268 by RajShaktiKaur
I always use a silver finepoint sharpie... works pretty good and doesn't cost an arm and a leg ;)

Oh and CONGRATS on selling a photo!!! YAY!!!!

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13 years 3 months ago #21272 by KVRNut
I use either a gold or silver heavy tip gel pen for signing. My signature is usually on the lower left, high enough from the bottom and side to allow for framing.
Congrats on selling your first print! May you sell many more!


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13 years 3 months ago #21687 by Bjean
Well you have many answers. So I am just going to leave a Congrats! on selling your first photograph. It is exciting.


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13 years 2 months ago #30851 by kodiak
Lots of variables there. Gonna frame it? Mat is? How wides the mat? Is the print itself light or dark?

Generally the artist signs a print in the lower right hand corner, using a fine line, permanent ink pen. Many prefer black - I like silver or gold, if it'll show up on the print. Others prefer signing the mat itself. If you sign the print, make sure the signature will still be visable when it's matted. If you sign the matt, make sure the signature will show once it's framed.


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13 years 2 months ago #31604 by cielo
First of all, congratulations for selling your work???

As to signing, I sign the botom left about 5/8" or so in and up to allow for a mat. I use an acid-free, silver or sometimes gold pen, or black if all else fails.


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13 years 2 months ago #31622 by daveman
I only sign a print when I sell one (which isn't often :lol: )

If it's matted, I'll often sign in pencil on lower right corner of the mat must below the actual print. If I'm signing the actual print, I use a staedtler liquid point pen that is archival in nature.


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13 years 2 months ago #31651 by chasrich
Congratulations. I can't imagine how flattering it must be to be asked for a signature on your work. Then again, being a blackmailer it might not be prudent for me to do that anyway...

Can we see a smaller version of the shot?

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