Buyer’s Guide on Fine Art Photo Prints
FINISHING OPTIONS
Loose print only: Photograph without White Border
No mounting, matting, or frame.
Advantage is you have better selections in terms of matting when framing it later on, there will be no worry of cutting the white Border should you decide in the future that you like it frame as Floating or Framing to the edge.
Loose print only: Photograph with White Border.
Advantage: Ready to be frame. Default Color is White with 4 x 4 x 4 x 6 inches Border. Any custom Preference in terms of Border Dimension and Color, please let us know. It would be helpful to exactly match the color that you like, if you can provide us with Color Code
Please note without the exact color code that you will provide, we may not exactly print the precise color border that you like.
Your image is professionally printed on Museum-grade fine art paper using archival inks, unless the affordable premium-quality photo paper and Digital Printing was choosen.
The photo and fine art papers in our range are absolutely the best in the market
MUSEUM QUALITY PRINTS
All prints come with a lifetime guarantee against fading or color and are printed with museum quality archival inks and papers. Prints can have lifespan of many generations to come. Something to treasure and pass on.
Using the best medium format camera with Phase one and Leica M Monochrom, prints boasts exceptional clarity and exquisite crisp detail, vibrant and luxurious deep colors.
PRINT LAB
A fine art photograph is only as good as the person who prints it. With that in mind, we teamed up with amazing print labs to fulfill your orders. Our master printers adhere to exacting standards using the highest grade papers and archival inks. We pride ourselves on our reputation for producing the highest quality, colour managed fine art prints.
All prints are made exclusively by best professional photo labs specializing in museum gallery quality fine art printing and utilizing best available photo papers including high end archival acid free Giclée papers to create stunning pieces of art that will last for generations.
You have the options to decide your Preferential Photo Paper Prints or if not sure, you can leave the choices to us to Select the best media/paper by ticking “leave it to us to make selections for you” when you place your order.
For our customer who would like to have a better informed buying decisions, see technical information below.
MEDIA CHOICES
Smooth Pearl 310gsm
Key Benefits
Professional pearl finish
Instant dry surface
Superb photographic image quality and consistency
Heavyweight look and feel of a traditional photograph
Excellent compatibility with all good quality pigment and dye based inkjet printers
Superb colour gamut with dye ink printers
Product Description
GALERIE Prestige Smooth Pearl paper features the very latest HDR (High Dynamic Range) optically clear coating and coupled with recent advancements in inkjet receiving layer design, makes this the reference media for producing images with superb clarity, high sharpness and excellent colour gamut.
The high-density, resin coated heavyweight base and smooth pearl finish not only eliminate glare and fingerprints but with its natural photographic white tint, produce prints with the true look and feel of a photograph. For outstanding imaging performance, combined with the benefit of “touch dry” from the printer, this pearl surface media is the “choice of professionals”.
Gold Fibre Silk 310gsm
Key Benefits
Traditional photo fibre base
Look and feel of traditional baryta photo paper
High quality black and white and colour images
Wide colour gamut for vivid images
Perfect for digital toning
Excellent sharpness
Product Description
GALERIE Prestige Gold Fibre Silk features an inkjet layer coated directly onto a true baryta (barium sulphate) layer and fibre base to produce images with exceptional gamut for vivid colour reproduction as well as creamy whites and velvety blacks for the unique look of traditional silver halide photo paper.
The media creates high definition images with an extended tonal range and excellent archival properties making it a must for exhibition quality prints. This versatile media is perfect for colour images with vibrancy and depth or for producing a sympathetic re-creation of a traditional black and white image. As with true black and white images, the photographer can create the look of chemically toned sepia, gold, selenium and blue images but unlike chemical toning, the number of variations are only limited by the photographer’s imagination.
Gold Fibre Silk is compatible with both pigment and dye based printers. However for optimum results the use of pigment inks is recommended*.
Gold Fibre Gloss 310gsm
Key Benefits
Traditional Baryta-like surface
100% cotton rag
High quality black and white and color images
Wide color gamut for vivid images
No optical brighteners
Excellent sharpness
Product Description
GALERIE Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss is the perfect complement to the ever popular GALERIE Prestige Gold Fibre Silk.
A throwback to a bygone era, this traditional fibre-base photo paper is ideal for high quality black and white printing and offers an exceptional wide gamut for color, detail and tonality.
In developing GALERIE Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss, ILFORD has taken into account all the elements that make the perfect traditional photo paper, reminiscent of papers produced for the darkroom.
With no optical brighteners, and a seamless transition between contrast, shadow detail and highlight areas, this new exciting addition to the GALERIE Prestige range is sure to be a winner.
Gold Mono Silk 270gsm
Key Benefits
Dedicated black and white product
Acid-free and lignin-free fibre base
Reminiscent of darkroom prints
Seamless transition between shadows and highlights
High Dmax and low Dmin
Product Description
GALERIE Prestige Gold Mono Silk is a true black and white media for inkjet printers allowing photographers specialising in monochrome photography to achieve stunning images reminiscent of darkroom prints.
Fans of traditional black & white products no longer need a darkroom to bring to life their black and white prints. The contrast and transition between shadow and highlight areas is seamless thanks to the unique ILFORD nanoporous coating layer technology and coupled with exceptional Dmax and Dmin values, Gold Mono Silk is capable of delivering deep, rich blacks and bright whites.
Backed by over 130 years of imaging excellence and know how in both digital and analogue printing, ILFORD have finally blended the two mediums to offer this unique and exciting step forward in digital imaging technology.
Smooth Cotton Rag 310gsm
Key Benefits
100% cotton rag
Very smooth surface
No optical brighteners
High color consistency and gamut
Water resistance
Product Description
The new GALERIE Prestige 100% Cotton fourdriner-made rag papers lead the way within the range in meeting the needs of professional fine art printers. Photographers and print-makers alike can rely on these new papers to produce the highest quality images they have come to know and love from ILFORD.
With no optical brighteners and the longevity, image stability and a clean matt surface required for the very best in fine art printing, Smooth Cotton Rag is offered as the perfect choice for crisp detail, while the Textured Cotton range features a contoured surface for enhanced creative expression.
Textured Cotton Rag 310gsm
Key Benefits
100% cotton rag
Smooth textured surface
No optical brighteners
High color consistency and gamut
Water resistance
Product Description
The new GALERIE Prestige 100% Cotton fourdriner-made rag papers lead the way within the range in meeting the needs of professional fine art printers. Photographers and print-makers alike can rely on these new papers to produce the highest quality images they have come to know and love from ILFORD.
With no optical brighteners and the longevity, image stability and a clean matt surface required for the very best in fine art printing, Smooth Cotton Rag is offered as the perfect choice for crisp detail, while the Textured Cotton range features a contoured surface for enhanced creative expression.
Metallic Gloss 260gsm
Key Benefits
Iridium finish allows the print to come to life
Unique surface adds a creative angle to all types of photography
Perfect for Portrait and Studio photography
Compatible with all good quality pigment and dye based printers
Product Description
GALERIE Prestige Metallic Gloss offers photographers the ability to print images with a true ‘wow’ factor. The iridium finish gives every image a three-dimensional look ensuring that each print truly comes to life.
The resin coated paper is 260gsm and is suitable for creating display and exhibition prints or alternatively prints can be added to photo albums or portfolio work to create additional impact.
Although the media adds an additional creative angle to portrait and studio photography, it also lends itself perfectly to enhancing mechanical, industrial or architectural images.
FINE ART PRINTING PAPER SELECTIONS:
ILFORD PRO PHOTO PAPERS
Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl 310gsm
This resin coated traditional lustre photo paper features the very latest HDR (High Dynamic Range) optically clear coating, coupled with recent advancements in inkjet receiving layer design. The perfect reference media for producing images with superb clarity, high sharpness and excellent colour gamut.
Ilford Galerie Smooth Gloss 310gsm
GALERIE Smooth Gloss paper features the very latest HDR (High Dynamic Range) optically clear coating and coupled with recent advancements in inkjet receiving layer design, makes this the reference media for producing images with superb clarity, high sharpness and excellent colour gamut. The high-density, resin coated heavyweight base and smooth “bright white” gloss finish creates the look and feel of a superior photographic print. With the added benefit of being “touch dry” from the printer, this gloss media is the “choice of professionals”.
Ilford Galerie Raster Silk 290gsm
GALERIE Raster Silk complements the existing range by offering photographers a resin coated paper with a defined structure giving the final image a creative edge.
The 290gsm product has a natural base tint that gives great contrast and tonal range, and its advanced layer coating ensures that a broad colour gamut can be achieved. The ‘no glare’ Silk finish is perfect for displaying strong studio, portraits and special images such as weddings, christenings and other such occasions. In addition, the structured raster surface also gives protection against scanning or duplication of the original image.
Ilford Galerie Metallic Gloss 260gsm
GALERIE Metallic Gloss offers photographers the ability to print images with a true ‘wow’ factor. The iridium finish gives every image a three-dimensional look ensuring that each print truly comes to life. The resin coated paper is 260gsm and is suitable for creating display and exhibition prints or alternatively prints can be added to photo albums or portfolio work to create additional impact. Although the media adds an additional creative angle to portrait and studio photography, it also lends itself perfectly to enhancing mechanical, industrial or architectural images.
Ilford Galerie Satin Photo 260gsm
GALERIE Satin Photo 260gsm is a heavy weight, high quality inkjet photo paper offering accurate reproductive qualities, extended longevity and a robust surface for exceptional yet durable prints. As with its gloss equivalent, this paper is created using the very latest universal inkjet coating technology, which ensures that prints are not only dry to the touch straight from the printer, but are compatible with all popular printer manufacturers. The satin surface is perfect for every type of image genre from stunning portraits and scenic landscapes to wildlife, mono conversions, abstracts, macros or architecture.
Ilford Galerie Glossy Photo 260gsm
GALERIE Glossy Photo 260gsm is a heavy weight, high quality inkjet photo paper offering accurate reproductive qualities, extended longevity and a robust surface for exceptional yet durable prints. As with its lustre equivalent, this paper is created using the very latest universal inkjet coating technology, which ensures that prints are not only dry to the touch straight from the printer, but are compatible with all popular printer manufacturers. The gloss surface is perfect for every type of image genre from stunning portraits and scenic landscapes to wildlife, mono conversions, abstracts, macros or architecture.
Ilford Galerie Mono Silk Warmtone 250gsm
GALERIE Mono Silk Warmtone is a true black and white media for inkjet printers allowing photographers specialising in monochrome photography to achieve stunning images reminiscent of darkroom prints. Fans of traditional black & white products no longer need a darkroom to bring to life their black and white prints. The contrast and transition between shadow and highlight areas is seamless thanks to the unique ILFORD nanoporous coating layer technology and coupled with exceptional Dmax and Dmin values, Mono Silk Warmtone is capable of delivering deep, rich blacks and bright whites. Backed by over 130 years of imaging excellence and know how in both digital and analogue printing, ILFORD have finally blended the two mediums to offer this unique and exciting step forward in digital imaging technology.
Ilford Galerie Crystal Gloss 290gsm
GALERIE Crystal Gloss offers photographers and artists the ability to print images with a new level of brilliance. The smooth high gloss finish gives every image a three-dimensional look ensuring that each print truly pops and shimmers to life. Suitable for creating display and exhibition prints or alternatively prints can be added to photo albums or portfolio work to create additional impact. Add something new to your creative expression with ILFORD GALERIE Crystal Gloss.
ILFORD FINE ART BARYTA PAPERS
Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Pearl 290gsm
ILFORD GALERIE Gold Fibre Pearl expands on the already popular and award-winning Gold Fibre Silk and Gold Fibre Gloss range. Gold Fibre Pearl is ideal for high quality black and white printing and offers an exceptional wide gamut for beautiful color reproduction, crisp detail and tonality.
Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Gloss 310gsm
GALERIE Gold Fibre Gloss is the perfect complement to the ever popular GALERIE Gold Fibre Silk. A throwback to a bygone era, this OB free traditional fibre-base photo paper is ideal for high quality black and white printing and offers an exceptional wide gamut for color, detail and tonality with a low gloss finish reminiscent of traditional darkroom fibre base papers
Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk 310gsm
GALERIE Gold Fibre Silk features an inkjet layer coated directly onto a true baryta (barium sulphate) layer and an OB free fibre base to produce images with exceptional gamut for vivid colour reproduction with a low sheen, creamy whites and velvety blacks for that unique look of traditional silver halide photo papers
ILFORD FINE ART COTTON PAPERS
Ilford Galerie Textured Cotton Rag 310gsm
The new GALERIE 100% Cotton fourdriner-made rag papers lead the way within the range in meeting the needs of professional fine art printers. Photographers and print-makers alike can rely on these new papers to produce the highest quality images they have come to know and love from ILFORD. With no optical brighteners and the longevity, image stability and a clean matt surface required for the very best in fine art printing, Smooth Cotton Rag is offered as the perfect choice for crisp detail, while the Textured Cotton range features a contoured surface for enhanced creative expression.
Ilford Galerie Cotton Artist Textured 310gsm
GALERIE Cotton Artist Textured is a mould-made 100% Cotton rag paper. The coarse structured surface allows for a beautiful traditional watercolor look and feel, whilst still reproducing pin-sharp details and color consistency.With no optical brighteners, this new addition in the GALERIE range is sure to add an extra dimension for the artisan printer and fine art photographer.
Ilford Galerie Smooth Cotton Sonora 320gsm &
Ilford Galerie Matt Cotton Medina 320gsm
The addition of Smooth Cotton Sonora and Matt Cotton Medina continues to broaden the offering of professional 100% Cotton products available in the GALERIE range. Photographers and printmakers alike can rely on these new papers to produce the highest quality images they have come to know and expect from ILFORD. With no optical brighteners, premium heavyweight quality and excellent image stability, GALERIE Smooth Sonora with its velvety smooth surface and the textured Matt Cotton Medina will meet all your requirements for the very best in fine art print production.
ILFROD FINE ART MATT PAPERS
Ilford Galerie Fine Art Smooth 200gsm
GALERIE Fine Art Smooth has a matt warmtone surface and is a great alternative to the GALERIE Cotton papers.Created from an alpha-cellulose base with the latest advances in matt coating layer technology, this new product allows professional and enthusiast fine art photographers and printers to achieve the artistic interpretation of an image by drawing out sharp crisp details, while maintaining vivid colors.
Ilford Galerie Fine Art Textured Silk 270gsm
ILFORD GALERIE Fine Art Textured Silk is a warm tone paper which offers a 25% cotton and 75% cellulose alternative capable of delivering stunning contrast and sharpness with a large color gamut. Also perfect for black and white reproduction.
Ilford Galerie Fine Art Smooth Pearl 270gsm
ILFORD GALERIE Fine Art Smooth Pearl is a matt paper with a unique pearl finish which offers a cellulose alternative capable of delivering stunning contrast and sharpness with a large color gamut. Also perfect for black and white reproduction.
ILFORD WASHI PAPERS
Ilford Galerie Fine Art Smooth 200gsm
GALERIE Fine Art Smooth has a matt warmtone surface and is a great alternative to the GALERIE Cotton papers.Created from an alpha-cellulose base with the latest advances in matt coating layer technology, this new product allows professional and enthusiast fine art photographers and printers to achieve the artistic interpretation of an image by drawing out sharp crisp details, while maintaining vivid colors.
Ilford Galerie Fine Art Textured Silk 270gsm
ILFORD GALERIE Fine Art Textured Silk is a warm tone paper which offers a 25% cotton and 75% cellulose alternative capable of delivering stunning contrast and sharpness with a large color gamut. Also perfect for black and white reproduction.
Ilford Galerie Fine Art Smooth Pearl 270gsm
ILFORD GALERIE Fine Art Smooth Pearl is a matt paper with a unique pearl finish which offers a cellulose alternative capable of delivering stunning contrast and sharpness with a large color gamut. Also perfect for black and white reproduction.
ILFORD WASHI PAPERS
ILFORD GALERIE Washi Torinoko 110gsm
ILFORD GALERIE Washi Torinoko is a fine art paper with a traditional, Washi, Japanese base and a fine textured surface. The base, exclusively produced for ILFORD, is manufactured using a traditional Japanese Tanmo machine which produces a paper so refined it looks like it has been handmade. The Washi base is made in the Echizen area of Japan, which is famous for the production of traditional Japanese paper with a history spanning over 1500 years in paper production. GALERIE Washi Torinoko has the unique ILFORD inkjet coating that gives the final print a wide colour gamut and excellent colour consistency. The paper has a fine textured surface, is acid free with no optical brighteners and so is suitable for fine art reproduction.
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