Proof Box Preview!

[AMeyer]

Here's the finished product....the proof box and outer box both have a silver label with my business name on it. The inner proof box is leather and has a magnetic closure. I lined it with a piece of white tissue paper cut to fit, and the tissue paper is sealed with the same silver label. I'm delivering it to the bride tomorrow morning!

[monter]

very pretty!

[sblais]

Looking good! Keep it up! ;)

[LeesaB]

Nice..where do you get your boxes at and how many proofs do they hold? are those I assume 4x6's? Thanks

[AMeyer]

I ordered it from Perfection Distributing, and I'm going to continue using them. The link is below - they are $14.85 each, and will hold 200 4x6's. There's also no minimum to order, which was a plus for me.

http://www.perfectiondistributing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PDI&Product_Code=SPBSN&Category_Code=BAGPB

[Pamela107]

I love that box!

Yes , Where can we get them.
Very Nice


Thankyou

Edit: oops , we replied at the same time:D

[JaertX]

looks like a nice way to present the proofs, but the sticker on the front is killing it for me. if you can't get them embossed, maybe a black sticker with white or silver or gold letters?

[AMeyer]

I'll try a black label next time with silver lettering and see how it goes ... I even thought about signing my name in silver pen in the bottom corner but didn't know if it would look professional or not ...

[JaertX]

I think signing it in silver would look awesome...maybe more artistic than professional, but a good idea!

[strmrdr]

kewl box

[LeesaB]

You know, I really really like it...the ribbon the whole thing...I like the signature..but mine really really sucks...I type more then I write anymore...ooooo...

I liked the label...but not totally sure...the signature would be more creative..

I guess I will sit here and try to come up with a creative signature line...

thanks so much for sharing..

[LeesaB]

Ok, I checked it out and ordered two..but I did the imprinting..which is almost 10 bucks a box, but wanted to check it out...I also have a freind who is an artist and I bet she could draw on the boxes for me...I will ask..

What are they made of?

[C.Steele]

I really like it a lot but...the sticker has got to go. I like the signing it with a silver pen idea. If it were me though I wouldn't put anything on it and come up with another way to attach your business name to it if you really want to do that. Maybe put a sticker on the underside of the lid? Like in the pic where it's laying open your business name would be right there looking at them. Just a thought. Overall love the presentation though.:)

Chris

[AMeyer]

Okay, the sticker is now gone (peeled off easily)......I am going to try a very small signature with a silver fine point paint pen. I want my name on it somewhere. :)

Rakefet - the box itself is leather.

[Chris]

I love boxes!! This one is really nice. Thanks for sharing your source. I too agree that signing with silver will look much better. But anyway you present it, as long as the pictures are in the box, the B&G are going to love this!!

[sapearl]

Hi Amanda - you've given me something new to think about :rolleyes: .

As you know from my previous comments I've always been in favor of presenting my work displayed in proof books, in spite of the time it takes to load them. But I want to compliment you on the beautiful job you've done of assembling a very nice proof box with some attractive personal touches.

Likely I'll continue to buy proof books, but I can see doing some smaller jobs where the box concept would be perfect and I may steal your idea :D . As Lisa and others have said, you want to use either an embossed "Studio Signature/Logo" on the box, or have a caligrapher add your name.

I get all my materials from Albums Inc. here in Cleveland, and I had them make up a studio dye for me several years ago that they keep on file. It cost around $20-30 to make the dye, but then every time I have an album printed now the cost is only $2.00 per imprint, in gold or silver foil. It adds a very nice personal touch. I also have my photo folios imprinted with my studio name for a small cost. It all becomes part of your unified "Brand." - Stu

[LeesaB]

I ordered impritingon mine...each one was different...it did cost 9,90 more..but i bet it will look very professional..we will see...

I was discussing with another close photog friend, about the proof boxes,,,and steering away from the albums...You know we were raised on albums..so this is a "new" idea for most of us and old habits are hard to break and even harder to introduce. I am going ot give it a shot...

thanks for sharing..

[AMeyer]

The bride did love it - she said that no other photographer she had met with offered anything like this - which made me happy! :lol:

[sapearl]

The bride did love it - she said that no other photographer she had met with offered anything like this - which made me happy! :lol:

Isn't that gratifying when you get nice comments like that? Positive feedback is always invigorating - makes you want to run right out a and shoot a bunch of weddings ;) .