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How do I order a photo from you?

Please email or phone me.
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Did you study photography?

Yes, not only courses such as photojournalism, experimental photography, history of photography, mediated photography, and film as art, but also courses in aesthetics, such as aesthetics of communication, education and aesthetics, and visual aesthetics.
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Do your prices vary between venues?

No. Out of fairness to all who are interested in my prints, I maintain the same prices whether my work is being sold on the internet, a gallery, or a show.
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What makes a print "archival"?

An archival print is one that was printed and mounted using special inks and paper or canvas. The materials are essentially acid-free and long lasting. If the print is mounted, you have to be sure the total package is archival. The acid in non-archival mats, mounting board, and mounting tape have a tendency to leach into the print which eventually causes yellowing. Paper, canvas, and board products should be "acid-free" or "lignin-free." All my prints, solo, matted, or on canvas, use archival materials.
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How long will an archival print last?

You are really asking: How many years before noticeable fading or changes in color balance occurs? According to the Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc., a photo printed on Epson's Exhibition paper or Premier canvas by an Epson Stylus Pro 7600 will last up to 100 years. I now print using Epson's Stylus Pro 4880 and 9900. Wilhelm claims these prints may last upward to 150-200 years or so.

Another variable is whether the print is displayed framed, under glass, framed with a UV filter, or not framed; or if the canvas is coated with an abrasive- and UV-resistant spray such as PremierArt Print Shield. A Type-C print—that which is created using traditional darkroom methods—-has a life span of about 70 years. And I have Type-C prints that have lost their zip in 20 to 30 years.
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What is a limited edition?

A limited edition serves to guarantee the buyer that the photographer will not print a particular image again in a particular mediium once he or she has sold the last numbered print in the edition. I print limited editions of most of my canvas pieces—in numbers of 30, 60, or 80. Some photographers offer limited editions for each size. My limited editions are not size-dependent. All printed sizes on a specific medium contribute to the same edition.

I provide a signed and embossed "certificate of authenticity" testifying to this guarantee as well as to the quality and longevity of my work.
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What is an artist's edition?

An artist's edition is of the same quality as a limited edition but has more likely been created on commission. It could be a portrait—whether of a boat or person.

I also include a signed and embossed "certificate of authenticity" testifying to the quality and longevity of the finished photograph.
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If I buy a solo print, what's the best way to go about matting and framing it?

Keep in mind the concept of preservation. To protect your photograph, make sure you or your framer uses only acid-free, buffered, or archival materials.

If you plan on matting and framing a print yourself, you may wish to consider pre-cut mats.
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What is aspect ratio and how does it affect your print sizes?

Aspect ratio is the ratio between the width and height of a photo. The aspect ratio for photos shot with a 35mm camera is 3:2, a standard for decades. Photos shot with my Canon G10 are 4:3. Photos from my former Yashica Mat 124 were square, so the aspect ratio was 1:1. When enlarging an image, a 3:2 aspect ratio translates into sizes such as 6x4", 12x8", 18x12" and so forth. Standard frame sizes more easily accommodate standard aspect ratios. For instance, an 18x12 photo fits proportionately within a 24x18 standard size frame allowing a 3-inch mat all around. Sometimes, however, standard size frames dictate cropping an image to accommodate sensible mat proportions. With the exception of panoramas, most of my matted work will fit in conventional size frames.
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Which cameras do you use?

My current cameras are a Nikon D200 and a Canon Powershot G10. There are photos in my portfolio that were taken with a Yashica TLR Mat 124, Nikormat FTn, Nikon FE, Nikon N6006, Nikon F100, Nikon D70, and a Canon Powershot G7.
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Which printer(s) do you use?

From 2002 till 2010, I printed on an Epson Stylus Pro 7600. I now use an Epson Stylus Pro 4480 and 9900.
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On what media do you print your images?

Up until 2006, I printed most of my images on Epson's resin-coated (rc) Premium Luster paper. This paper produces among the widest color gamuts available for vivid color reproduction of the highest quality. The images are crisp and vibrant and surpass traditional photographs in terms of appearance and longevity.

In 2006, I began printing on Epson's PremierArt water-resistant canvas and now use Epaon's Exhibition Canvas Satin which is starting to comprise much of my production. This canvas is a flexible, heavy-weight, water-resistant, cotton-poly blend.

I also use Epson's Exhibition Fiber Paper for traditional prints. This paper is also considered heavy weight, and prints extraordinary color.

Epson's Exhibition Canvas Satin and Exhibition Fiber Paper offer the highest resolution, color integrity, and the widest tonal range among media.

Consider the prints you buy from this site as being produced without compromise and of heirloom-quality.
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What types of frames do you use?

I use satin-black hardwood, sometimes mahogany. In all cases, the frames are narrow but deep in order to set the photo off from the wall and not distract from the image. The hanging wire is in a plastic sleeve.
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Do you have any photos that were printed using the traditional darkroom process?

I no longer sell "Type-C prints."
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Do you stretch your own canvases?

Yes, all by hand until the spring of 2011, when I purchased a pneumatic Gallery Stretcher 60. As of early May 2011, I have been learning to use it. After I am fully proficient with it, I will post more info.
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How thick are your mats, and do you cut your own?

My mats are 8-ply (considered deep) and yes, I do cut my own. By the way, by cutting a mat at a 45-degree bevel, an 8-ply mat's cut surface is over an 1/8th-inch wide. The most commonly used mat is 4-ply which is certainly adequate on small to medium sized prints. Double 4-ply mats, or one 8-ply mat is recommended for larger framed images to keep the glass from touching the print.
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Do you conduct workshops?

No.
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Do you offer a warranty?

Yes. Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money-back. If you are not totally satisfied with the image and photo rendition of your print, contact me. We will make arrangements for you to send it back. Once received, your payment will be refunded less the cost of shipping and handling. Items that are damaged during shipping will be replaced after you have returned the damaged item. In these instances, all shipping will be paid for by yours truly.
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