Image and Print Information
Beginning in the mid 1980's the majority of my work involved using traditional large format cameras, and silver based films. Prints were made in a "wet" darkroom using gelatin silver papers that were printed and processed to archival standards.
Today digital imaging and its advancements has reached a point of creating such high quality images that it has become the predominant method of image capture and print making. Inkjet printing technologies have improved to the point that it is now capable of producing uncompromising photographic archival prints of the highest qualities, meeting or exceeding the quality of the traditional darkroom. Some of my images originate from film negatives scanned and produced as digital files, however images captured in the past decade are predominately digital capture with digital post-production. I rarely produce gelatin silver prints.
There are no implied restrictions on the artist’s commercial use of any image, and all images displayed on this website are strictly copyrighted.
Limited Editions
Prints are exclusively numbered and hand-signed Limited Editions. Edition number varies by image, see each image for details. When an edition reaches its limit, all prints sales are discontinued for that photograph.
Limited Edition Prints are printed by me using the most current pigment based inks and Canon printer technology. Using this technology along with the highest quality papers, "archival" characteristics can be achieved with estimated stability of up 75 years when stored or displayed properly. Black and white prints are printed to Hahnemuhle Fineart or Moab papers. Color images are printed to Simply Elegant papers with a pearl surface, 310gsm
Limited Edition prints are offered in very small editions, often as small as ten prints. Emulsion Transfer images are also printed in very small editions. Because of the hand transfer of emulsion, using a "wet artistic method", each image is completely one of a kind.
Limited Edition prints are signed, numbered and matted using acid free 4-ply over-mats and 2-ply backing boards, hinge mounted using archival tapes. This is considered the very best way to display and protect photographic images. Under certain agreements, prints may be sold loose or un-matted.
Custom print sizes can be produced, assuming another edition is commissioned.
Emulsion Transfer Images
Printed using a multi-step, hands-on printing process, where the image is first printed to an intermediate film base at 100% size using pigment-based inks. The pigment emulsion is then transferred using a "wet process" to an archival, stone based paper comprised of limestone and resin.
Because of the unique "manual" wet transfer emulsion process, no two prints of this image will ever be the same. This is truly a one of a kind image. The materials used in the printing process, including the pigment-based inks, emulsion transfer media, and paper base are all considered "archival".
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Open Editions
Open Edition Prints are currently being printed by Miller's Professional Imaging. Miller's is a renowned printer and finisher. Printing to archival quality photographic papers including E-Surface papers, Metallic, and Giclee high gloss and fine art papers. Prints can be delivered loose (unmounted), mounted, and even mounted / matted / framed. Open Edition prints are not signed, but I can provide an artists statement with signture.
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Guarantee
I stand behind the quality of my work; any cosmetically flawed or damaged prints will be exchanged without question. All returns must be in as-received condition and in the original or similarly durable and insured packaging. Please contact me for return details if you are unsatisfied for any reason.
Stock Usage
Open Edition images are available for stock usage. Please contact me regarding image licensing.
*Ilford papers have become difficult if not impossible to find. I have moved to Hahnemuhle or Moab archival papers. These papers meet or exceed the Ilford papers. Be sure to contact me if you have questions regarding your custom print.
**Open edition and non-custom / out of house printings can be signed by request. Contact me for info.