Calling all great Uke photographers!
Last year, I wished I could find a Ukulele themed calendar, and was unsuccessful. So this year, I want to create a 2011 Ukulele Themed Calendar featuring professional quality photos of interesting and beautiful ukuleles. I would like each month to offer 2 to 3 photos, either showing the entire ukulele, or a detail, or both. I would like to feature a great variety of ukuleles from different manufacturers and luthiers, ranging from inexpensive ukuleles that are colorful or novel, to high end beauties with inlays. It probably will be offered by a Print-on-Demand site like CafePress, and I would also link it to my ukeleash.com site.
The profits will go to a local Los Angeles ukulele program: Ukuleles For Kids – http://www.californiaukulelefestival.com/ukulelesforkids/about.php
So, I have started getting some really nice high resolution photos from some of our favorite Ukulele companies and Luthiers. Some manufacturers have photos for web, but not for print. That is were you all can help. If you have any high resolution photos that you would be willing to contribute to this project (you would get a photo credit) and if the ukulele maker agrees to participate, your ukulele might be in the calendar. Any good Fluke/Flea photos out there...Kanile'a, Mya-Moe, Mainland?
*These need to be really nice beauty shots.
*Backgrounds should be attractive and uncluttered.
*Lighting should be attractive and professional looking, without flash hotspots.
*These photos need to be big enough for a 11 inch printout at 150 dpi or better.
Several companies are still on the fence about participating, so maybe if we show them a few photos, they might give approval.
If you have something to show me for consideration, you can attach a low res version to this thread, or email it to me at ukeleash@me.com.
Looking forward to seeing your beautiful photos.
–Lori
Last year, I wished I could find a Ukulele themed calendar, and was unsuccessful. So this year, I want to create a 2011 Ukulele Themed Calendar featuring professional quality photos of interesting and beautiful ukuleles. I would like each month to offer 2 to 3 photos, either showing the entire ukulele, or a detail, or both. I would like to feature a great variety of ukuleles from different manufacturers and luthiers, ranging from inexpensive ukuleles that are colorful or novel, to high end beauties with inlays. It probably will be offered by a Print-on-Demand site like CafePress, and I would also link it to my ukeleash.com site.
The profits will go to a local Los Angeles ukulele program: Ukuleles For Kids – http://www.californiaukulelefestival.com/ukulelesforkids/about.php
So, I have started getting some really nice high resolution photos from some of our favorite Ukulele companies and Luthiers. Some manufacturers have photos for web, but not for print. That is were you all can help. If you have any high resolution photos that you would be willing to contribute to this project (you would get a photo credit) and if the ukulele maker agrees to participate, your ukulele might be in the calendar. Any good Fluke/Flea photos out there...Kanile'a, Mya-Moe, Mainland?
*These need to be really nice beauty shots.
*Backgrounds should be attractive and uncluttered.
*Lighting should be attractive and professional looking, without flash hotspots.
*These photos need to be big enough for a 11 inch printout at 150 dpi or better.
Several companies are still on the fence about participating, so maybe if we show them a few photos, they might give approval.
If you have something to show me for consideration, you can attach a low res version to this thread, or email it to me at ukeleash@me.com.
Looking forward to seeing your beautiful photos.
–Lori