Printing images is a rewarding yet often overlooked aspect of photography. This process transforms digital captures into tangible art, playing a pivotal role in a photographer's creative expression and giving you a meaningful way to display your work.
Coming to you from Simon Baxter, this insightful video begins with Baxter sharing his passion for woodland photography and his meticulous approach to printing. He emphasizes the importance of not rushing the process, allowing images to mature over time. Baxter’s philosophy resonates with photographers who view their work as a continual process rather than a series of isolated events. His method of revisiting and editing images based on evolving emotional connections is particularly interesting. This philosophy, treating each step from shooting to printing as interconnected, enriches the final artwork and imbues it with deeper personal significance.
Baxter also highlights the technical aspects of printing, such as monitor calibration and paper selection, underscoring their impact on the final print. His detailed explanation of how different papers can influence the mood and texture of an image provides valuable insights for photographers striving to fully realize their artistic intent. This attention to detail in the printing process is a testament to the craftsmanship that goes into each piece and how even small differences can affect the final output. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Baxter.
I almost always print my images. That started from my early days in a black and white darkroom, through learning to print Cibachrome, to now printing with the Epson P900.
Interesting and timely. I'm considering printing my photos and selling them. Edit: What paper or medium are you using? Looks much thicker than standard photo paper from the office supply store. Thanks.
There's a whole industry related to papers, almost none of which is sold in any office supply store. Simon Baxter is in the UK, so his sources will be different than in other countries. I tried multiple papers; glossy, metallic, satin, etc, before settling on Red River Ultrapro Luster 300 (300 gsm / 80lb) for much of my printing, but even then I sometimes use other papers, depending upon the subject. I tried the Epson papers, which I also like, but with Epson, it's hard to get the sizes I like. Red River is in Dallas and ships fairly quickly (as I live in Texas, shipping times are fast).
Sorry to be late but need to get into the act of checking notifications. Will note the paper and source. Thanks. Parents lived in San Antonio and loved it!