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I'm very excited to announce that I'm working with a relatively new
framing technique for photographers that gets the glass out of the way. This results in no glare and the widest
possible viewing angle.
To do this, I print on inkjet media like canvas, watercolor paper,
and several other paper types that can be coated with a protectant that keeps the print safe from UV and all environmental
hazards that normally destroy a print over time.
The result of this printing and framing technique are works of art
that seem to 'jump off the wall.' They are being very well received and seem to get people much more excited
than the traditional printing and framing techiques that have been the mainstay of photographers for generations.
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Print Size (inches) |
Price (USD) |
| 6x9, 8x10 |
$12.00 |
| 8x12 |
$25.00 |
| 10x14, 10x16 |
$40.00 |
| 12x16, 12x18 |
$50.00 |
| 14x20, 14x22 |
$60.00 |
| 16x20, 16x24 |
$80.00 |
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I still print on a variety of traditional photo papers that can be mounted in
traditional ways. Here are some of those choices explained:
Photo Paper / Premium Gloss: The best detail and color reproduction, but the reflected glare is a huge problem
unless you are willing to use museum quality glass (which is expensive).
Photo Paper / Luster: This paper produces good detail and color but isn't nearly as reflective as a gloss
paper and so there is less glare. You might have the best image ever, but if you can't see it because of the glare, you've got a problem. So
this paper is a good choice for reducing reflected glare, but retaining good detail, color and pop.
Photo Paper / Pearl: This paper has more texture than the Luster but similar qualities.
Watercolor (Elegance Velvet from Breathing Color): I love this paper for it's texture,
color reproduction, detail and lack of reflected glare. An excellent choice for any image where texture is emphasized.
I use it for almost all of my digital art prints which have been heavily manipulated in Photoshop.
Canvas: Certain images are just made for canvas. The beauty of canvas is that there is no need for
any sort of glass to get in the way of the image when framed. So, no glare, and the widest possible viewing angle.
The canvas is coated with a protective sealant which makes it more expensive to produce, but it's as good as putting UV
protective glass in front of your image. Canvas can be diffcult to mount, and therefore is usually more expensive to get
framed, and doing it yourself is usually not a good option.
Japanese Traditional Papers: These are highly textured, many are not meant for use on an inkjet printer
and therefore have to be prepared using a special coating. But for the right image, the result is amazing. This paper is best
for digitally manipulated images where texture is the key and losing detail and color gamut is not a problem. The result is
much more artistic than traditional photography. But mounting and framing can be tricky and expensive.
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My Epson 4000 is capable of making prints up to 17 inches wide. If you desire a print larger than that
I use ADG Printing in Lynnwood and will have to get a custom quote for you based on the size and choice of paper.
I try to match the right paper to the right image to maximize it's potential. However, unexpectedly good
results sometimes happen when someone asks me to try printing an image on a paper I wouldn't normally consider. So if you have experience
with inkjet papers, know what you like, or just have an intuitive hunch, I am willing to indulge all sorts of special requests.
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I do some framing myself. Smaller prints are also available already matted. But I am not
a professional framer, so if you want it done to the highest standards, buy a print and have it framed by a pro that you know and trust.
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