Custom Prints and Albums
printing-samples
Print samples and definitions
Resin Coated (RC) prints are the least expensive custom print. Most photographers call them gift prints. The paper is thinner and covered with a plastic coating that contains the light sensitive silver particles that create the final image. Unfortunately this plastic coating degrades relatively quickly over time, making RC paper the least archival with some prints degrading in five to seven years depending on how they are handled. We offer this option because it is a lower cost alternative and can be perfect for projects like scrapbooks or baby announcements.
Gelatin Silver Fiber prints are our favorite choice. The fiber paper has the silver embedded into the cotton fibers of the paper. The image thus becomes a part of the paper unlike the RC or digital prints where the image lies only in the thin plastic emulsion on the top layer of the paper. Gelatin Silver Fiber papers are extremely archival and can last for hundreds of years with proper care. This printing technique has been used since the beginning of photography and is the choice for those that want the look, feel, and longevity of a fine art photograph. Gelatin Silver Fiber print will show a greater richness and depth of tonality and detail in shadows.
Selenium-toned or Sepia-toned Gelatin Silver Fiber prints are the highest quality, most expensive, and most beautiful. The image is first printed on Fiber paper and then the print is placed in a bath of toner. Selenium toning intensifies the shadows with a distinct purplish-black or umber hue and brings out shadow detail but has little effect on highlights. Sepia toning creates a browning of the images' highlights and shadows. The intensity can vary depending on the image. These processes insure maximum longevity of the prints as well as offer a beautiful antique feel.Please note: Selenium toner is becoming more and more rare. It is predicted that these prints are going to be collector's items within ten years. Handmade Archival Albums
Maternity Album- 10 pages for those special private prints
Custom hand-crafted albums covered in antique Asian silks or Japanese papers of your choice are available with acid-free pages. Each album is made to order by a local artist and throughout the years becomes a treasured keepsake.
Color swatches to customize your special album
Large print box that includes mats for your special images.
Folios for your desk.
Samples are available at our studios or when you order your prints online.