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  Mindy Colton July 24, 2012 at 4:00pm

  Yup Don, better to do a good one and be set for the whole season.
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  Don Mabry July 24, 2012 at 1:49pm

  Mindy, I agree with you 100%.  I used the tan tent only that one time and bought a new white one as soon as I got home.  I've never attempted to use the tan one again.  All this revolves around the booth photo and me, perhaps, misleading a jury in the application by submitting a photo of a tent other than white.  I'm going to have to fix it simply by getting a new photo with the tent I'm actually using.
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  Mindy Colton July 24, 2012 at 1:01pm

  Hi,

  Most shows want consistency in the whole look of their exhibits. Presents a prettier and classier show.   An off color would be a problem for them.  Also sets a precedent they don't want. They might pull that artist before a jury even gets there.  I have been with some really artist friendly groups that called the artist if they liked the work and saw a problem and try to see if the artist can fix what ever.  But if there are tons of entries.... it is risky and a waste of the artists $$$ at that point. The committee and jury would think this might be a beginner at shows and give them a skip, unless really impressed with the work. Don't always put the blame on the jury...   :-)   the committee is the first and final word in many cases. It is their show and they are the ones who live with the problems and complaints on show days.
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  Don Mabry July 24, 2012 at 12:45pm

  Another part of this issue is that, enroute to a show several months ago, my tent was damaged beyond use.

  It was a very small town so, I had no choice but to scramble down to Wal-Mart and buy one to get me through the show and it just so happened it was tan in color.  I managed to get a pretty decent booth photo at the show and it's what I've used in several cases.  Since the shows want white and some even insist on it, I'm assuming that a tan tent does about as much damage with the jury as an indoor photo.  I've since replaced the tent but haven't yet gotten a photo with it.  Sounds like I need to make a new booth photo a priority and get one with the white tent, etc.  It was 108 degrees here yesterday and I can't bear the thought of setting up a complete display but it sounds like that's what I need to do.
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  Larry Berman July 24, 2012 at 11:49am

  The outdoor booth picture absolutely has to show at least enough of the canopy so that the show understands what it is that they are looking at. Even if you set the booth up indoors, it still needs to show part of the canopy and needs to be light like it was outdoors, or else it will look unnatural.
  
  Larry Berman
  http://BermanGraphics.com
  412-401-8100
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  sean McDougal July 24, 2012 at 11:31am

  So Larry,what your saying is I should get an outdoor booth shot?I set up my booth in my studio so the light was better.Should I put my tent up inside and take one?
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  Mindy Colton July 23, 2012 at 2:50pm

  Hi, I have been reading and enjoying AFI for awhile. I am in Florida. I have done a very few outdoor shows as I have many larger sculptures that are just plain hard to move, set up etc. But, I have juried or judged over 30 shows. More than the juror, the show managers likes to see the tent. Especially what I dub the "A" shows. Just an FYI....Another thing that catches the jurors eye, is if the work in the tent shot is verrry different from the three art shots. That creates a "wait a minute." heavy scutiny moment. When there are 400-600 artists to look at, any image that varies from what the committee is looking for can be a red flag. I have seen committees pull artists and ask the jurors what they think of the set-up. If you can take a good picture indoors, and crop it so it isn't obvious it isn't outdoors.... I don't think that would cause a problem. I know when I enter shows in general I try to give them exactly what they are asking for.
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  Ray Jones July 23, 2012 at 9:57am

  I usually use an indoor booth shot for applications. I use the frame of my Light Dome tent when I'm indoors to hang curtains and lights from. I feel that my indoor booth presents much better then my outdoor one, for two main reasons:

  1. Indoors I always try for a corner booth, outdoors I never do. This has to do with sunlight and wet/sticky hands on my woodwork outdoors. My corner booth with 2 sides open photographs much better then a booth with only one open side (front).

  2. Indoors I can control the lighting better.

  For outdoor applications I list my booth photo as: "Outdoor display as used indoors with tent removed". It usually works for me.
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  Larry Berman July 21, 2012 at 6:46pm

  You can get much more mileage from a good outdoor booth photo than an indoor booth photo. A good outdoor booth picture sends the same message to an indoor show, that your display is professional.
  
  Larry Berman
  http://BermanGraphics.com
  412-401-8100
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  Dave Hinde July 21, 2012 at 5:20pm

  One reason for specifying outdoor booth photos is to make sure you have a suitable tent.  The show I'm working with is looking to make sure you have a stable tent, not just a tarp and poles (have had that in an application).   We aren't too interested in how your display looks, unless it really junky and looks like a yard sale (have had that, too).