What type of printing and paper do you use?

Jay's fine art photo prints are meticulously crafted using an archival C-type process with specialized papers. This method echoes the artistry of traditional darkroom photography. The technique utilizes light to create a chemical reaction on the paper, similar to how photos were traditionally developed. The C-type process offers significant advantages over more common printing methods, such as giclée and inkjet printing. Notably, it produces a seamless tonal range with remarkable detail, resulting in prints that exude a more natural and true-to-life quality.

Furthermore, C-type prints are renowned for their exceptional color accuracy and ability to reproduce an extensive spectrum of colors. They are also inherently more durable, water-resistant, and scratch-resistant than inkjet prints, as the dye is embedded within the paper instead of being printed on top of it. The process creates an incredibly stunning piece of art, and when stored correctly, it can endure for generations.

C Type Fuji Film Crystal Archive Pearl paper

Jay's favorite paper for printing high-quality fine art photographs is the Fuji Film Crystal Archive Pearl paper. It is a medium-gloss paper that offers a rich metallic base while still maintaining a bright white paper tone with a very slight hint of silver. The paper features a unique component: pearly mica crystals coated with a very thin layer of metal oxides, such as titanium dioxide. Through a harmonious interplay of transparency, refraction, and multiple reflections, the paper creates a stunning beauty of silver-white and metallic reflections, breathing life into the image. 

Fujifilm’s Crystal Archive Pearl paper boasts a wide tonal range and an expanded color gamut, producing prints with a rich, textured quality while enhancing the freshness of the image and ensuring a clear, sharp print. Colors take on a reflective and three-dimensional feel, creating a distinctive, pearl-like appearance in the final print. High mid-tones and highlights in the image will add luminosity and iridescence to the piece, which lends this paper to artworks that want to accentuate a beautiful depth of colour. Additionally, the paper offers the highest level of image stability, making it more resistant to long-term degradation and a great choice for archival prints that last. 

Do you offer other paper types or printing methods? 

While we prefer to utilize the methodology and paper types mentioned above, we also understand that some collectors, galleries, or institutions may prefer to use a different paper type or printing method to maintain a specific style or aesthetic. We can create custom orders for a wide range of paper types, including those suitable for both C-type and giclée printing processes. Please contact us for more information.