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Overview of
Fine-Art Silver Prints
Yes, digital is the new wave, but the old wave isn't gone
yet, for at
least three reasons:
- Resolution: a medium format black and
white
negative contains as much information as a 60 megapixel
image.
Large negatives exceed 200 MP.
- Longevity: b/w silver prints are known to
last
more than 100 years.
- Visual impression: while it's often hard
to
tell if a print is hand-made in silver or computer
output, many people
prefer the overall impact of a silver print.
That's why silver images are still collected, still in
demand at
auction. It's the b/w prints of the family that the
grandchildren
will want, long after the color prints have faded.
Our technical goal is a print rich in detail, with full
tonality and
little if any visible grain. That's why we work with
medium and
large negative sizes; 35 mm can be used where
appropriate, but seldom for large-size fine-art
prints.
Pleasing overall composition complements detailed content,
producing a
print that appeals to the viewer from across the room and
also rewards
closer examination.
Ample negative size allows large prints suited to display in
home or
office. Standard sizes range from 5x7 inches up to
20x24
inches. Larger prints are available on special
order. When
mounted with mats and frames, overall dimensions typically
are 6 to 8
inches inches
larger in each dimension.
For rates and a schedule,
inquire by email or
phone
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