The Perfect Print Pt.3 - Making the print

The Perfect Print Pt.3 - Making the print

This final part of the perfect print is geared towards us that prints on our own or for those who wishes to learn about making a print, the secret settings and rituals will be revealed. That being said, for those of you who print at labs it can be beneficial in knowing the process especially the proofing process.

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The Perfect Print Pt.2 - Paper, ink & print permanence

The Perfect Print Pt.2 - Paper, ink & print permanence

In this second part of the perfect print series I will speak about how we can further enhance the print quality and extend the prints life-time to last a generation or more. Key decisions that will need to be made whether you are printing at a lab, your studio or at home, especially if you are looking to please yourself and clients with high quality prints.

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The Perfect Print Pt.1 - Preparing photos for print

The Perfect Print Pt.1 - Preparing photos for print

Whether a pro, enthusiast or someone that only prints occasionally this article is a must read to get the very best out of your printed photos. Be aware that this is not a ‘which printer is best’ article. Instead I am going to teach you how to prepare, choose the right paper and ink as well as the secrets rituals of making the perfect print, all in this three part series for the best result on any printer, whether you are printing at home or at a photo/print lab.

It is also the perfect article if you are someone that just wants to learn about the print process and to start to print for yourself.

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Show your true colours!

Show your true colours!

Have you ever looked at the same photo on different devices, like a computer monitor, TV screen or on a mobile device like a tablet or phone? You may have noticed that the colour of the photo can shift dramatically from blue to yellow to magenta to a sickly green. So how do we know what the true colour of an image really is, and how can we ensure our photo’s have the ‘correct’ colour?

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How large can I print my photos?

How large can I print my photos?

Many of us like to print our very best photographs to hang in our house, give away as a gift or venture into selling it as art. These are the print-worthy photographs, as I like to call them. When it comes to printing a photograph we all seem to quickly reach the question that many have asked time and time again; how large can I print my photo? 

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