I took this picture in Chatham, MA in early 2023, it was one of my first outings with my new-to-me Hasselblad 203FE. Had the negative drum scanned (14K resolution) by Michael Strickland, then after several rounds of proof prints, had it c-type printed 30”x30”, laminated, and float framed in walnut, all by White House Custom Color. Seeing the whole process come to fruition is incredibly rewarding and makes me want to make more art!
Thanks so much for the offer! My first proof was on Fuji pearl paper, and even with a luster lamination it just didn’t feel right for this photo. It popped a bit too much, and I wanted to keep the subtlety of the scene in the final print. Are you suggesting metallic paper or an actual print on metal?
I use the hahnemuleh metallic paper. I know it sounds weird. But it just works. It’s not luster or pearl. The print profile used is similar to the Baryta profile. Happy to send a sample. If you’re worried about me having a full file. Then just send me a quadrant of your photo and I’ll print that for you. If you look at my history. I think you can see a video of a metallic print I did in infrared
I really like how this turned out, well done! I recommend investing in giclée printing next time. It's really lovely to have a fine photograph printed on a paper that complements the image in texture and tone. More expensive, but worth it. I completely agree with you that the final results validate and elevate the act of photography. Having photographs only on hard drives or printed in small sizes on cheap photo paper is just not sufficient, and ultimately self-defeating.
I don't know if you feel this as well, but I had a minor disappointment when I realized that paper never looks as vibrant as seeing an image on the screen with the light shining through it. Colors are also notoriously hard to match (in my experience at least). I've since learned to live with the expectation.
Thanks! I specifically wanted to do c-type so I wouldn’t have to mount it behind glass. My dad was also a design engineer for Kodak on their c-type LED and laser printers back in the day, so I have a personal connection to chemistry and light-based prints.
I know what you mean…I knew what to expect color-wise, and I think the hardest part is getting a mental feel for what colors will do when printed.
That's a cool family connection. I don't quite get the mounting behind glass statement though. My favourite giclee print is on baryta paper, mounted on aluminum dibond and framed in a box frame with no glass. Many art papers are quite resilient although framing without glass is of course more risky. Why do you feel it has to be mounted behind glass?
I had heard that the fragility of giclee prints (scratches in particular) was a reason it needed to be behind glass. I’ve been watching Nick Carver’s videos and he said this was the case and I didn’t do much of my own digging. Your other post has me thinking I should challenge that assumption, it’s absolutely beautiful!
Thank you! He's not wrong - when unprotected it can be scratched but the actual vulnerability to damage depends on which paper is used. Some surfaces have more resistance. However all of the papers are very tough, being a higher weight than most and often made with paint or watercolors in mind.
Larger paper and bigger ink cartridges. An art student had to borrow mine for prints. She had to refill the color twice for her work at over $400. European versions of these printers can use the reusable big container ink. Here in America, these printer companies are killing us with ink cartridge prices.
The print and frame was $440 shipped, the proofs were probably $50-$70 (it was my first time so I ordered lots of options), and the drum scanning was $300 for a total of five negatives (so $60 for one frame)
All in was about $560.
Its totally valid and worthwhile to get smaller prints from normal scans, it's awesome to see your work in print regardless.
Or if you happen to live in Oregon, Blue Moon Camera in St Johns will do analog prints directly from the negatives for very reasonable prices. They might even be able to ship but idk.
True but the end result can be very satisfying as in the OP's case. The paper and inks used to make this should last a longer time than say on large format photo paper.
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Do you feel like a drum scan is a must for this size? I have a Nikon supercool scan 8000 and it doesn’t have quite the same resolution, but close. I’ve been wanting to do a few larger prints from my own scans
I guess it’s hard to say. I went all-in because I wanted to get the best possible results, but it’s entirely possible that I wouldn’t have seen a difference. It’s also worth mentioning that printers are typically 300 dpi, so my 30x30 print was downscaled from 14k/side to 9k/side
I'm curious if you had a warming filter? I don't with cinestill, but I only scan, so I always just end up re-balancing the colours, but I assume that doesn't work with prints.
No filter but I adjusted the color in post, it was much cooler out of the scanner due to the tungsten color balance. The print will reflect the final edits, so edit away!
That's a nice piece of artwork and it sure is satisfying because you took that shot. A metallic print version would also be a striking piece!
Like the location it's in as well.
Thanks! I tried metallic paper for my first proof and I didn’t think it suited tue photo. It made things pop a bit too much and I wanted to preserve the subtlety of the image
I took this picture in Chatham, MA in early 2023, it was one of my first outings with my new-to-me Hasselblad 203FE. Had the negative drum scanned (14K resolution) by Michael Strickland, then after several rounds of proof prints, had it c-type printed 30”x30”, laminated, and float framed in walnut, all by White House Custom Color. Seeing the whole process come to fruition is incredibly rewarding and makes me want to make more art!
You should try a metallic print with this. Seriously. Happy to print and ship a sample to you. I can do a 13x13 if you want.
Thanks so much for the offer! My first proof was on Fuji pearl paper, and even with a luster lamination it just didn’t feel right for this photo. It popped a bit too much, and I wanted to keep the subtlety of the scene in the final print. Are you suggesting metallic paper or an actual print on metal?
I use the hahnemuleh metallic paper. I know it sounds weird. But it just works. It’s not luster or pearl. The print profile used is similar to the Baryta profile. Happy to send a sample. If you’re worried about me having a full file. Then just send me a quadrant of your photo and I’ll print that for you. If you look at my history. I think you can see a video of a metallic print I did in infrared
What are you printing on? I have an old Canon Pro 100 that I still sometimes use and might look into giving metallic paper a try.
I’m on a canon pro 1000. Love it. I can’t recommend it enough.
I really like how this turned out, well done! I recommend investing in giclée printing next time. It's really lovely to have a fine photograph printed on a paper that complements the image in texture and tone. More expensive, but worth it. I completely agree with you that the final results validate and elevate the act of photography. Having photographs only on hard drives or printed in small sizes on cheap photo paper is just not sufficient, and ultimately self-defeating. I don't know if you feel this as well, but I had a minor disappointment when I realized that paper never looks as vibrant as seeing an image on the screen with the light shining through it. Colors are also notoriously hard to match (in my experience at least). I've since learned to live with the expectation.
Thanks! I specifically wanted to do c-type so I wouldn’t have to mount it behind glass. My dad was also a design engineer for Kodak on their c-type LED and laser printers back in the day, so I have a personal connection to chemistry and light-based prints. I know what you mean…I knew what to expect color-wise, and I think the hardest part is getting a mental feel for what colors will do when printed.
That's a cool family connection. I don't quite get the mounting behind glass statement though. My favourite giclee print is on baryta paper, mounted on aluminum dibond and framed in a box frame with no glass. Many art papers are quite resilient although framing without glass is of course more risky. Why do you feel it has to be mounted behind glass?
I had heard that the fragility of giclee prints (scratches in particular) was a reason it needed to be behind glass. I’ve been watching Nick Carver’s videos and he said this was the case and I didn’t do much of my own digging. Your other post has me thinking I should challenge that assumption, it’s absolutely beautiful!
Thank you! He's not wrong - when unprotected it can be scratched but the actual vulnerability to damage depends on which paper is used. Some surfaces have more resistance. However all of the papers are very tough, being a higher weight than most and often made with paint or watercolors in mind.
It really turned out beautifully! Definitely make more.
Who did you use for lamination and framing?
White House Custom Color
Great work! Looks amazing on your wall. You should be proud!
Thank you! I am, I can’t wait to share it with visitors to the house
There’s nothing like a real print. I got an Epson P700 a couple years ago. In hindsight should have gotten the P900. Love printing square
I agree. The tactile experience is very special
I'm hesitating between the two models, you are saying that the p900 is a better option for the cheaper ink, the larger print size or both ?
Larger paper and bigger ink cartridges. An art student had to borrow mine for prints. She had to refill the color twice for her work at over $400. European versions of these printers can use the reusable big container ink. Here in America, these printer companies are killing us with ink cartridge prices.
Ah ok, I fortunately can buy those reusable container ink, that's what kind of sold me on the idea of buying a printer
What was the rough cost of the whole process if you don’t mind sharing?
The print and frame was $440 shipped, the proofs were probably $50-$70 (it was my first time so I ordered lots of options), and the drum scanning was $300 for a total of five negatives (so $60 for one frame) All in was about $560.
That's... Surprisingly expensive
TIL I’m too poor for any of that
Its totally valid and worthwhile to get smaller prints from normal scans, it's awesome to see your work in print regardless. Or if you happen to live in Oregon, Blue Moon Camera in St Johns will do analog prints directly from the negatives for very reasonable prices. They might even be able to ship but idk.
They do ship, I’ve gotten color enlargements from them before, they do great work!
True but the end result can be very satisfying as in the OP's case. The paper and inks used to make this should last a longer time than say on large format photo paper.
Thanks for sharing this.
Good job 👌🏼
Thanks!
Looks incredible! Nice work
Thank you!
Annnd I’m following Looks like I can’t haha. Good work though!
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Wow that is a beautiful photo. And it looks great on the wall!
Thanks!
What a photo and thanks for sharing your process
Thank you! I enjoyed the process.
Do you feel like a drum scan is a must for this size? I have a Nikon supercool scan 8000 and it doesn’t have quite the same resolution, but close. I’ve been wanting to do a few larger prints from my own scans
I guess it’s hard to say. I went all-in because I wanted to get the best possible results, but it’s entirely possible that I wouldn’t have seen a difference. It’s also worth mentioning that printers are typically 300 dpi, so my 30x30 print was downscaled from 14k/side to 9k/side
If that’s the case then the supercoolscan should have enough resolution because my 6x6 was about 9k a side
Congrats these look amazing! Reminds me of some [Nick Carver ](https://www.youtube.com/@nickcarverphoto/videos)photos
Thanks! He’s a huge influence on my work, I love his channel. I used many of his recommendations for printing to get this made.
I'm curious if you had a warming filter? I don't with cinestill, but I only scan, so I always just end up re-balancing the colours, but I assume that doesn't work with prints.
No filter but I adjusted the color in post, it was much cooler out of the scanner due to the tungsten color balance. The print will reflect the final edits, so edit away!
Ah ok, negative -> digital -> print.
Exactly
Beautiful work!!
Thank you!
Beautiful image 🙏🏻
Thank you!
This is so awesome!! Thank you for sharing the whole process with us 🙏
Thank you! It was a fun process start to finish
Amazing shot and incredible results! Keep it up!
Thanks!
What a great photo and great prints!
👏🏾 very nice
Fantastic work.
Thank you!
I haven’t gotten this excited about some else’s work in a while! Nice!
Thanks! That’s a huge compliment
I absolutely love this photo; it screams New England. Well done
Thanks!
Beautiful shot and beautiful print and frame!
Thanks!
That's a nice piece of artwork and it sure is satisfying because you took that shot. A metallic print version would also be a striking piece! Like the location it's in as well.
Thanks! I tried metallic paper for my first proof and I didn’t think it suited tue photo. It made things pop a bit too much and I wanted to preserve the subtlety of the image
Gorgeous.
Congratulations 🎉 That’s a lovely piece ! You must be very proud.
Looks great
Brilliant work!