Fine art prints

Creating a fine art photograph begins with an artist’s eye and ends with a craftsperson’s skill.

Every photograph arises from something very personal, a response to what I see and feel around me. The challenge is to create an image that incorporates and shares that response. This means calling on the tools of art, such as composition, balance, contrast, texture, colour or tone.

Like a craftsperson, I take my raw material – light – and use photographic tools to reveal its qualities, always mindful of my intent. Before and after the shutter is pressed, I work with my material to create what is in my mind’s eye. I take great care with detail preservation and colour fidelity, and prepare the image to reproduce faithfully on each type of paper. Finally I choose high quality print processes, professional standard paper and conservation grade mounts.

The result is a fine art print that possesses clarity, depth of colour and long life.

Exploring my collection

There are two ways to explore my photographic collection: by browsing the images I have featured on the website, or by visiting my on-line gallery.

The on-line gallery houses my entire photographic collection. I have arranged my images into broad theme groups to help you browse, such as landscapes, Devon, or plants. As you browse the photographs in my gallery, click on a thumbnail to see a larger version.

Alternatively, you can explore the images that I have featured on the website. These features give me an opportunity to provide information about each photograph which you may find of interest. On the right hand column of this page you can see the most recently featured, and a link to the entire archive of features.

Choosing a print

As you browse the photographs in my gallery, click on a thumbnail to see a larger version.
Click on the buy prints button to the right and you’ll see a list of available sizes along with other options such as different print finishes or shipping method.

With all prints you have a choice whether to purchase it mounted or unmounted. An unmounted photograph is ideal if you wish to have total control over frame style and mount colour to precisely suit your room. A mounted print is ideal if you wish to give this print as a gift, as it instantly looks more ‘finished’.

Commercial customers looking to enliven their environment and private customers looking for a complete package will need the print to be fully framed. I don’t publish a set framed price because I feel it’s important to choose the frame to suit the eventual location, and that is something that can only be settled by talking to you. Please contact me for a quote on bespoke framing.

Print specifications

I use two different processes to produce prints, C-type and giclée. C-type uses a more traditional photographic process where the image is exposed onto light-sensitive paper whereas giclée uses an inkjet process. I would recommend a C-type for a photograph that contains rich saturated colour, or for a more conventional photographic feel. Giclée creates prints with exceptional detail on beautiful, heavy art paper. It’s really a matter of personal taste: both methods deliver the highest quality image with exceptional colour permanence (if kept out of direct sunlight and humidity).

I offer C-type prints on both Fuji Crystal matt and glossy paper, and on Kodak Metallic for a truly sensational finish. Giclée prints are available on Hahnemulhe Photorag 308gsm.

At present, I offer four sizes for each image: 5 x 7 inches, 8 x 12 inches, 12 x 16 inches and 16 x 20 inches Because standard paper sizes were devised back when most cameras produced images in a different ratio, the actual image size you receive will be slightly smaller on the shorter dimension. For example, on 12 x 16 paper, the image will be 10.6 x 16 inches. This means that there will be a small white border – useful when mounting – and the image isn’t forcibly cropped to fit the paper shape.

If you choose to buy a mounted (matted) print, it will be supplied in a conservation-quality acid-free mount and backing board. Acid-free means that the mounting materials will not affect the colours of ink or paper over time. Prints are hinge-mounted so they won’t wrinkle or buckle, and should you wish to change the mount at a later date, the image won’t be damaged in any way. Note that mounts need to overlap prints by a small amount (overmatting) so the visible image will be slightly smaller.

Prices and purchasing

You can purchase my prints on-line by using a credit card or Paypal account. If you would prefer to pay by cheque, then simply contact me directly.

As my gallery is hosted at a service called Photoshelter, when purchasing on-line you will be asked to create a free Photoshelter account. However, you only need to create a Guest account.

Delivery

All my prints are produced to order once funds have been received and cleared. I aim to have prints with you within two weeks of order, although when shipping outside the UK this can take a little longer. Special Delivery or courier services are available on request.

I prefer to ship my prints flat-packed, not rolled, so you do not need to flatten images upon receipt. However, for the largest print size (16 x 20 inches) I will use a sturdy tube instead when sending outside the UK.

If your prints arrive damaged in any way, contact me immediately and I will arrange for a replacement.