Hi all. I have a few questions about the post-shoot viewing presentation from a portrait session. I know that lots of people display their images on a LCR projector and use Pro-select to show the images in actual size and all that. My question is WHERE do you think the best place to do this is?

Who goes to their clients' homes to do the viewing? Who has them come to their own home studio or other studio? Can you give me reasons why one over the other is better?

I was thinking that to do it at the client's home would give them the ability to see the images on the actual wall where they want to put them... perhaps you could project the images right over the couch, and then see how it would look in the actual size. And this way you are catering to the client too, by coming to them. However, do you think this appears less than professional? Do you think that you lose control of the situation because you are coming to them rather than the other way around?

I would be interested in any thoughts on the matter. And also, if this post is in the wrong section, I apologize... still trying to navigate my way around here...

Hi, at the moment I do not meet with my clients for proofing but rather put them online. However, it is my aim to set up a studio shortly and have them come to me. Some top photographers I have done training with say meeting with clients at their own home is a big no-no, as you cannot control the situation and will be fighting with their telephone, television or possibly whining children, plus you will feel like a travelling salesman. You'll feel more like a guest.

Many successful photographers say that by having them come to you, it a) promotes a professional image and encourages them not to think of you as inferior as they are having to make the effort b) you can give them the A* treatment and offer champagne or a fancy latte which will make them feel welcome c) you are not limited to how you show the images, so you can really wow them with a projected slideshow, music, comfy seats etc.

I am converting an outbuilding into a home studio and think it will help clients to realise how safe they are with me - that I am an established photographer who can afford their own studio. You can control the environment how you want it and give them the special treatment that way.

Hope this helps.