I need a way to present my photography to targeted clients, including high end restaurants.

I need a way to present 8" x 12" and 21" x 18" images. If there is a way to present the matted and backed images in 12" x 16" and 18" x 24" that would work as well.

Any suggestions where I can buy this sort of equipment and how do you all do this sort of thing?

Last, I don't want the cheap albums you buy in craft stores. I need professional quality aluminum or other) types of presentation equipment.

Thanks

Try Light Impressions. Not cheap, but very nice and a large variety.

Jsut bought one at 13 x 19 for a clam shell box. Was 40 bucks. You think that is expensive? Try
http://www.houseofportfolios.com/

This is where my GF bought hers--she's a photography working in Manhatten, and she said this is where the "in" crowd buys all of their stuff. Way too expensive for me, but she said they turn out great.

Teh light impressions box is covered in a vinyl type cover, which isn't too showie. it works though.

Pretty posh. This is the first time I've seen Light Impressions suggested as the cheapie place to shop.

I've also purchased from Brewer-Cantelmo and they have nice portfolios.
www.brewer-cantelmo.com

Chris Lawery

For something really exclusive try Alan Briot at http://beautiful-landscape.com . Unfortunately I think he only does 11x14 and 16x20. I don't think he does custom size portfolios but you could ask.

I'm really not impressed with the Light Impressions box. It;s a cardboard box I believe covered in a black type of vinyl. ALso, when you first show your client images, presentation does matter. I'm going to buy a House Portfolios 8 x 12. Expensive, but they are made from wood and covered in fabric or leather.

There is a new presentation case from Tenba that I read about on the Pop Photo website.

<http://www.popphoto.com/photonews/4124/tenba-introduces-shippable-portfolio-cases.html>

I have seen many photographers using the Tenba portfolio cases before at the Society of Photographic Educators show.