So I finally got an email reply from a guy who did the same project I'm doing, he graduated a year or two ago and he helped me figure out my budget for my project.
Which is going to cost me around $55 for the nice prints of my photography and a leather portfolio.
I'll be attending National Portfolio Day at the local art schools where they'll critique my work. I'm scared they're going to be super brutal and just say all my work is shit. But hopefully it's helpful tips to help me improve.
So I'm happy I know my budget now! I just gotta email some people and talk to my mentor and this project will be in full swing baby ;D
Nooowwwww if only I could find someone to help me in math Dx