Nottravis Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) So last year was our first LFCC. Big event for us, especially for the daughter as she met Katee Sackhoff. So we get home with the photo and the signed piccy and stuck them both in a big single frame and popped it in hall. So far, so good, and very nice too. This year we've got four shoots booked to date and it's dawned me that, unless I get a bigger hallway, this isn't something I'm going to be able to do for all of them. So what do others do? What do you do with your photos and autographs? Edited April 28, 2011 by Starbuck's dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosfer2 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I keep mine in binders. There's no way I could display all my autographs and photos in my house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurplehoodedwarrior Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I keep mine in binders. There's no way I could display all my autographs and photos in my house! Yeah i'm the same. I bought a folder and those protectiive sleeves for each autograph and have the all organised in alphabetical order in each film etc. Nice to flick through them all once you've been to a few events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I destroy mine as soon as I get home from an event to stop them falling into enemy hands. Can't be too careful these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanith Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I destroy mine as soon as I get home from an event to stop them falling into enemy hands. Can't be too careful these days. Do the same with the autographs, someone might want to steal them. I actually keep mine in a binder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Mine are also kept in binders. Initially I did consider placing them on display but was concerned about potential fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoBot Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I display them, of course. Every autograph I have is in its own frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina197 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I keep mine in a display book, mainly. But I transfer them to a regular folder (with those plastic wallets) so I can use the display book at the next convention to store new ones in until I get home and sort them all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlippDigby Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Mine are also kept in binders. Initially I did consider placing them on display but was concerned about potential fading. This and lack of wall space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teroknor34 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) There is a fading problem with framing autographs but also the pressure of the glass against the photo can actually lift off some of the autograph, so if after a number of years you remove the photo it is possible some of the autograph can come away with the glass.If you have them in a mount first then framed the photo is not directly touching the glass so this problem is avoided. With plastic sleeves the best ones to get because they are acid free are the ones made by Ultra-Pro.Problem with these is they are becoming harder to get and damned expensive !! Edited April 29, 2011 by teroknor34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottravis Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) Thanks everyone. Some good ideas and certainly a lot of things I hadn't thought of. Edited April 29, 2011 by Starbuck's dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowingwings Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Does anyonE know the size of the photos? I want to put them in a photo album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina197 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) Does anyonE know the size of the photos? I want to put them in a photo album Usually 8 x 10, the ones to get autographs on, not sure on PhotoShoot photos, but they may be the same. Edited April 30, 2011 by Eamane Tiwele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_Pennys_Ship Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Does anyonE know the size of the photos? I want to put them in a photo album Usually 8 x 10, the ones to get autographs on, not sure on PhotoShoot photos, but they may be the same. Think they may be 5x9. May be wrong. I tend to scan them and blow up to 8x10. Then on Sunday, get them signed. They're then stored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarelli Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I have a special drawer in my closet for all my special items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlingray Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I put mine in a folder too. But I also scan them into my computer and then include them in photobooks with other pictures I've taken at the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeydavid Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 There is a fading problem with framing autographs but also the pressure of the glass against the photo can actually lift off some of the autograph, so if after a number of years you remove the photo it is possible some of the autograph can come away with the glass.If you have them in a mount first then framed the photo is not directly touching the glass so this problem is avoided. With plastic sleeves the best ones to get because they are acid free are the ones made by Ultra-Pro.Problem with these is they are becoming harder to get and damned expensive !! WH Smith do acid free very cheap but a little filmsy. I simply put an acid free card backing in with the photo. This should ensure that your photo/autogrphs outlive you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellefyne Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I started scrapbooking all my pics and autos about a year ago, and I never regret it! Looks great and I can actually choose the colour of the pages and I can also add more pictures in it (from talks and so on ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talie Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I'm not as kind to them as other people lol, I've blu tacked some to my wall and the others are in a plastic wallet in my wardrobe lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyd0nian Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Currently, mine are in the plastic hard sleeves available from the dealers at the events sat in a cupboard. This is a temporary solution whilst I'm a trampy student with a lack of space, I'd like to have binders themed for all the shows and keep different autographs in relevant folders, but the only binders I can usually find when I look online are for trading card sets. I'll sort it out one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchthesky Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Mine are dotted about EVERYWHERE just now. Really need to buy a binder. Might do that tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teroknor34 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I also scan mine onto the computer so I can look at them without damaging them too much and also put them up on my facebook page to let my friends look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyclepath Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Does anyonE know the size of the photos? I want to put them in a photo album Usually 8 x 10, the ones to get autographs on, not sure on PhotoShoot photos, but they may be the same. Think they may be 5x9. May be wrong. I tend to scan them and blow up to 8x10. Then on Sunday, get them signed. They're then stored. Photoshoots are 6x9 - the only reason I know this for sure is because I am one of the guys that gets them done for LFCC. Love that cycle to Boots..... Michelle - the psycle-path Edited May 3, 2011 by re4per Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot182 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I destroy mine as soon as I get home from an event to stop them falling into enemy hands. Can't be too careful these days. quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowmarlin Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Does anyonE know the size of the photos? I want to put them in a photo album Usually 8 x 10, the ones to get autographs on, not sure on PhotoShoot photos, but they may be the same. Think they may be 5x9. May be wrong. I tend to scan them and blow up to 8x10. Then on Sunday, get them signed. They're then stored. Photoshoots are 6x9 - the only reason I know this for sure is because I am one of the guys that gets them done for LFCC. Love that cycle to Boots..... Michelle - the psycle-path And finding frames for them is no easy task. I like the album idea. Can anyone recommend a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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