Description of Custom Work and Products Available at the SmugMug site.

Individual – hand made – prints are available by request. Processing each image separately allows for better control of exposure and contrast, allowing the printer to faithfully reproduce the image within the characteristics of the printing material. They may do image adjustments and color management to squeeze out the most shadow and highlight detail for color accuracy. This insures the most accurate high quality print available.

• Giclee Printing - Giclee printing is done from digital files onto a watercolor style acid-free cotton rag or alpha cellulose papers or canvas using archival pigment inks. The term Giclee means to squirt or spray and refers to the action of inkjets applying ink to paper. The term Giclee was coined to represent this long lasting, fine art level of printing. The quality of the Giclee print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries
  
  
• Ilfochrome/Cibachrome - Ilfochrome (also known as Cibachrome) is a positive-to-positive color printing process, going directly from the “Slide” positive to the “Print.” Most print processes use color dyes that are in the chemistry. These color dyes then interact with the developer to form a color image on the paper. With the Ilfochchrome Classic the dyes are built into the paper and are bleached out selectively in processing. For this reason, these dyes called AZO dyes, are more accurate than with any other conventional process and are known for their vivid color, stability, and longevity. The glossy printing surface is considered archival because it contains no paper but is made entirely of plastic with a polyester backing. Under certain conditions lford will warranty Ilfochrome Classic Deluxe prints against fading for 200 years.
  
  
• Super Glossy - Super Glossy is virtually identical in appearance to the Ilfochrome/Cibachrome material used in printing directly from slides. However, this is done digitally. Like Ilfochrome, it is more easily scratched.

Be sure to check out prints available at our SmugMug site. Following is a description of the types of prints available:

• Glossy & Matte Finish - Glossy is a shiny finish and prints appear brighter than Matte
  
  
• Lustre Finish - Lustre is a premium finish on a heavier paper. It offers the vibrant colors of Glossy with the fingerprint-resistant finish of Matte without the glare associated with Glossy. Lustre has a satin-like sheen and a modestly textured surface which you can See when the light angle is just right. Lustre paper is .71 mils thicker than glossy and matte.
  
  
• Metallic Finish - Rich, distinctive metallic look with a huge WOW! Factor. With a glossy finish and unique metallic appearance, these prints have extra visual interest and depth. They are printed on long-lasting Kodak Professional Endura Metallic paper. This paper uses a proprietary combination of film laminate layers that produce striking three-dimensional, long lasting images on an ultra-bright background. The effect is s9ometimes described as “chrome on paper.” You’ll see extreme sharpness, brightness and color saturation with an intense black density that increases its appeal. The proprietary laminate layers also increase the durability and tear resistant resistance of the final print, increasing the opportunities for display applications.
  
  
• Mounted Canvas - Heavy-duty canvas stretched and wrapped over a wood frame, then finished with a UV and water resistant dry lamination. Only available in sizes 8” x 10” and up. Printed on heavy duty PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas, then finished with a dry lamination process that is UV and water resistant. The canvas is stretched and then wrapped over a wooden frame. Your photo extends to cover the sides of the frame for a beautiful presentation. Note: Since the outer edge of your photo will be used for the sides of the frame, not all of your photo will be visible when an admirer views it from the front. Your photo is printed on a larger piece of canvas to allow it to cover the sides.
  
  
• Rolled Canvas - High-quality canvas prints made more affordable by eliminating the wooden frame for mounting. Printed on heavy duty PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas, then finished with a dry lamination process that is UV and water resistant. Rolled canvas prints are more affordable that Mounted Canvas Prints, because they are not mounted on a wooden frame. Your rolled canvas will come with extra canvas on the edges to provide many framing operations. They ship rolled, in very sturdy tubes.

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