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Protecting Your Prints

By Jon Canfield The latest model printers, like the HP DesignJet Z3200 and the Photosmart Pro B9180 , are capable of creating prints that last over 200 years thanks to the formulation of pigment inks and the coatings on the papers we print to. Obviously...

Published 08-10-2009 6:51 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: inkjet printing, printmaking, prints, print protection

Limited Edition Printing: Is It For You?

By Jon Canfield Limited editions have been around as long as printmaking. What exactly does it mean in today’s digital world though when another copy of the image is just a couple of mouse clicks away? First, your customers have an expectation that...

Published 06-29-2009 6:21 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: printmaking, photography business, Certificate of Authenticity

Seminars on Digital Fine Art Reproduction

By David Saffir As one of the photographers/printmakers who played a role in the development of the HP Artist Software Solution for Nikon , I receive a steady stream of questions about digital fine art reproduction. Some people ask about the type of technical...

Published 05-13-2009 2:23 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: photography workshops, printmaking, Designjet Z3200, HP Artist, art reproduction, HP Artist Solutions

Get to Know Your Media

By Jon Canfield Because I regularly cover new paper options for trade publications and have an intense interest in printing for personal and professional reasons, I’m excited about the number of new surfaces we have to print on. It seems that every month...

Published 04-02-2009 11:54 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: inkjet printing, media, printmaking, inkjet media

Learn About the HP Artist Solution for Digital Fine-Art Reproduction

By David Saffir If you plan to attend the PMA International Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas March 3-5, I hope you’ll stop by and see me in the HP booth. I would love to meet you, chat about photographic and fine-art printmaking in general, and...

Published 02-26-2009 2:50 AM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: fine art, printmaking, art reproduction, HP Artist Solutions

Why I Continue to Print My Images

By David Saffir I have read a few articles lately that question whether photographers really need to make prints anymore. Why bother with a print when the image can simply be shown on the computer screen or displayed via projection? It’s a good question...

Published 01-28-2009 4:30 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: printing, print, printmaking

To Boldly Print Where You Haven't Printed Before

By Wayne Cosshall We all have at least one inkjet printer around the house or studio. Many of us have several. But do we take advantage of all the possible printing options they give us? Probably not. Modern inkjet printers come in two types: those that...

Published 01-19-2009 3:27 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: printing, Designjet, inkjet printing, media, printmaking

Building a Fine-Art Reproduction Business: Personal Rapport Matters!

By David Saffir If you are considering using your photography equipment and skills to get into the business of fine-art reproduction, keep in mind that the viability and profitability of your new venture will depend partly on how skillful you are at building...

Published 12-22-2008 1:02 AM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: business, fine art, printmaking, art reproduction

Photokina Report 2: The HP Artist System

By David Saffir The HP Artist System for Digital Fine Art Reproduction is truly something new under the sun. First demonstrated with the Designjet Z3200 at Photokina 2008, this system incorporates end-to-end production tools and workflow for very high...

Published 10-08-2008 4:43 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: workflow, fine art, printmaking, Designjet Z3200, HP Artist, art reproduction

Photokina Report 1: The Designjet Z3200

By David Saffir I had the good fortune to attend Photokina 2008 in Cologne Germany. As always, it is held on such a large scale that it defies description. Take it from me, the whole thing seems bigger than Rhode Island. According to a final report issued...

Published 10-04-2008 1:17 AM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: inkjet, inkjet printing, cameras, media, printmaking, Designjet Z3200

Fine Art Reproduction Part 3: Getting and Keeping Customers

By David Saffir Now that we’ve discussed why fine-art reproduction is a good business for photographers ( Part 1 ) and what types of equipment you need ( Part 2 ), let’s talk about how to market your business. I’ve found that most artists producing flat...

Published 08-11-2008 4:25 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: business, fine art, printmaking

Fine-Art Reproduction Part 2: What You Need to Get Started

By David Saffir Professional photographers are uniquely qualified to get into the fine-art-reproduction business because the element most critical to success is a quality image capture. Photographers not only have a discerning eye for color and detail...

Published 07-25-2008 12:26 AM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: business, printing, color, inkjet printing, color management, fine art, printmaking

Fine-Art Reproduction, Part 1: Why It's a Good Business Opportunity

By David Saffir If you already own a professional-quality camera and know how to use a pigment-ink inkjet printer to reproduce your own images, fine-art reproduction can be a viable and profitable business opportunity for you. In this three-part series...

Published 07-18-2008 12:14 AM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: business, printing, inkjet printing, fine art, printmaking

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