There's an excellent photographer about 20 miles north of you who specializes in commercial catalog and advertising photography. I've worked with him on copy photos and object photos for exhibitions. He gave me a GREAT deal on the work for our non-profit, and did an outstanding job. Contact: Bob Vergara All Photographic Services 103 Greenbush Road South Orangeburg, NY 10962 tel (914) 359-8775 Hope this helps. As for stress on the registrars, it comes with the territory. -Melanie Solomon [log in to unmask] >I am currently looking into having our collection photographed (4x5 >transparencies) and I was wondering what are the rates that others have >encountered. So far I have gotten all sorts of quotes from $110 per object >(Yikes!) to $400 a day and buy your own film. I'm also curious to hear how >others have dealt with such a project and what stresses it causes the >registration staff. > >Thanks for your insights, > >Vivian C.R. James >El Museo del Barrio