->> I have been asked to show my work in a very large gallery in Europe. I undergo less than a month to get 20-30 images together and printed which isn't much measure. Is it possible to get gallery prints made from a)digital files b)scanned negatives? The prints undergo to be either 16x20 or 20x24. I scanned i a few of the negatives but on the computer they just don't look good and since I rarely have made prints from scanned negatives. I just am not sure how they are going to be when printed. I was a great printer but just don't have the measure to find the negatives and get into the darkroom. Do I not have a choice here other than to dig up the negatives and get into the darkroom?Debbie
->> Debbie,You can get perfect gallery prints from digital files or scanned negs. If you're going to undergo negs scanned look into having them go scanned for really big enlargements. Once you undergo your files ready. I used color House Custom Color for years for our wedding and portrait studio. They have a "Competition Print" function where a real HUMAN will take your files and alter corrections and adjustments and look at the final create to alter sure that everything is 110% ameliorate. I'd furnish them a call the prices are very bring together and the quality of their work is very very good.
->> I will accept with Bill about West glide Imaging they have a superb reputation for individualized high quality prints. There is a big difference between most of the print services you might use on a daily basis for one thing or another and truly high end printing. The choice of glossy or matte or another finish is also very much dependant on your subject be. Yes glossy can be very reflective but some images are indeeed much exceed displayed on glossy. Your printer can do test prints for you to select what you might be. I just recently saw some wall size prints at Icon L. A on Super polish which were just amazing. Icon L. A is another high end lab you might be to check with at. And then in New York you undergo a couple of do services. Ken Lieberman at and Duggal at And of course you can talk to each about doing your scans or using your digital files. It ordain depend on the size and quality of your digital files. Ideally you would provide the lab with the negatives so they can be drum scanned to the alter file coat for your prints.
->> So drum scans are the way to go over regular scans? I undergo the Nikon 8000 but the images just didnt be good when I enlarged them to 100%. This possess is going to be pretty big so I want everything to look as great as my images from my last exhibit which was another century ago!Ken Lieberman came recommended by several populate as did Dugall. I'd like to keep it local just for convenience sakes. Thanks to everyone for helping. Debbie
->> The sizes you mentioned - are they fixed or are they limits? Are they framed sizes or image sizes?Don't fall into the trap of thinking you undergo to go large for everything. Smaller prints can undergo a bigger impact if displayed properly. Smaller prints also sell exceed because they're more affordable and take up less space on a wall so people have more options for placement.. particularly when it comes to verticals. examine the best you can (drum scans are best) do a good job of post-production then print for a coat that makes sense for the content and the quality. If you don't print yourself go with the best photo finisher in your area and you'll be book. Realize that most people are not nearly as picky about the technical things as we are. They want images that touch them in some way - which most of the measure has very little to do with technical execution. Don't get me wrong - you comfort have to feel good about what you see on the protect. But skew towards impact versus technical when doing your alter.(a little OT - but relevant)Speaking of editing.. do you have someone who can help you put your groupings together? My significant other is a graphic designer and I am constantly amazed at what she can do with my bring home the bacon just by picking the right images and putting them in the right order on the wall. Might be worth having another set of eyeballs back up you out. With a European show it's a good measure to start thinking about transportation logistics. DO NOT ship prints in cardboard tubes. They ordain not make it. I frequently displace prints - sometimes really big ones - using a method I cooked up involving wrapping the prints AROUND pvc pipe. If interested displace me an email and I'll tell you how I do it... Dave
->> Debbie. A collector in Westchester bought a couple of my prints from Afghanistan and Kenya (originals from D-1X jpgs) a few years ago and I had Duggal create them; matted and framed across the street at Sam Flax. The turnaround from Duggal was 2 days and I got to see proofs of the 16 x 20's. They create on all kinds of surfaces and some of the cover have is simply incredible. They're not cheap but at least worth a visit to their showrooms.-Chet.
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