The Importance of Photography ~ "Peter's Pride"

January 5 , 2012

I honestly believe that this 'event' was one of the major influences for me becoming a professional photographer.

January 3 , 2012

What this means is that when you order a print that is not of the images 'native' aspect ratio some cropping may occur to make it fit the size of print ordered.

Limited Edition "November Approaches"

December 6 , 2011

This 1 of 1 print was auctioned off at the recent "Magic of the Season" Gala Event held each year to raise money for the CAF, held at the Southshore Centre in Barrie, Ontario.

Digital Printing Services

In addition to our popular photography workshops (see www.PhotographyWorkshops.ca) we now offer Custom Printing Services to other photographers and artists needing reproductions of their original artwork.

Think of us as your custom print shop that works with you, image by image and pixel by pixel to produce the best possible print from your digital negative. Our complete workflow, from capture to print, is custom controlled and profiled for optimum results.

Our printer of choice, mainly because of the advanced UltraChrome HDR pigment ink set, is the industry leading Epson Stylus Pro 4900 printer. With added HDR inks of Green and Orange, landscapes and portraits are reproduced with more vibrancy and delicate shades of colour than ever before, on any other printer. This is the one I've been waiting for!

You may choose from a variety of papers including; Epson Premium Lustre which has the same E surface most photographers are familiar with, Epson Enhanced Matte Paper if you prefer the subtle tones of Matte Paper but with an extended archival quality, or even the new Epson "Signature Worthy" papers including my favourite, Epson Cold Press Natural. CPN has an extended DMAX to produce outstanding colour tonality for a matte paper. The heavy weight and subtle texture lets you know, as soon as you touch it, that this is a quality paper.

The problem with these high-end printers, is that they are made for pumping out prints. At over $120 per ink cartridge (and it takes 11 of them!), it costs quite a bit to operate them. And if they are not working, they clog. This is why many amateurs, and even pros, that don't have the volume of prints to produce won't have one. Fortunately, I have the required volume to keep it humming and avoid costly clogs and down-time - and why I can offer this service to you.

We feel it's important that you are part of the process. For at least your first print, we would prefer to work with you in the studio to ensure we produce the print you are expecting. If this is not possible, we can send you a proof (additional charges apply) for final approval.

For more information about our Custom Printing Services, please contact me directly.

Mike Guilbault