Helping people bring life to their homes through my art has truly become a passion of mine. There’s nothing like putting the final stamp on a client’s vision by providing them with art that they love, and that you worked so hard to create. I’m so thankful for the support I’ve received from everyone that has been willing to share my work with the world. It motivates me beyond belief and continues to bring me joy in this journey. 

When I first ventured into the world of fine art printing, I was naive to say the least. I thought that what I was printing was going to be an exact replica of what was on my screen. That was certainly not the case. Nonetheless, if there’s one thing I’ve discovered it’s that printing your work is one of the best ways to learn about your work. So that’s what I want to talk about today. 

I believe that every photographer and digital artist should print their work at least once. Not everyone has to take it to the lengths that I have although I believe that it could be in everyone’s best interest to at least give it a try. You might enjoy it, and I have no doubt that you will look at your work in a new light if you do. You see, being a creative in 2020 is very different than it was even a few years ago. With millions of programs at our disposal and new devices constantly being released, it can be very easy to get lost in the world of technology. Companies like Adobe are constantly adding new programs or updating existing features, so much that it can start to get overwhelming. Video editors use one software, photographer’s use another. There’s always something new to pick up on the digital side of things. Physical printing however, is one of the oldest tricks in the book and has been one of the key factors in my development as an artist.

The reason I say that is because the first set of prints I ever did were actually terrible. I was so excited to see them until I realized how incredibly dark and lifeless they were shortly after opening them. At first I wanted to blame the printer, but after doing some research I got sent down a rabbit hole and quickly realized that it was entirely my fault. In a matter of a few hours I learned about colour profiling, screen calibration and a handful of other tips and tricks that I neglected to address prior to sending in my first order. What these prints revealed to me was that I was overly desaturating my photos, my exposure was off and that I was adding just a little too much blue. I didn’t like it. So, I took this new found knowledge and made a HUGE change not only to my editing style but also to my workflow. On top of that, this little exercise revealed to me just how fun and satisfying it was to have your work printed. Perhaps that was the best part. 

There’s no feeling like blowing up one of your favourite photos, framing it and hanging it on your wall. As much as photography is digital now, printing photos is something that will never get old and will always feel rewarding. Seeing a photo that you’ve taken hung up in a room is one of the best senses of pride you could imagine. Looking at your photos printed as a photographer is like an architect admiring the final construction of a house that they designed. It’s a physical manifestation of your crazy ideas and hard work, and it is something that I encourage every creative to try.

Thank you so much for reading! If you’re interested in picking up some fresh prints for your home, feel free to head over to my shop using the link below. I truly believe there is a little something for everyone.

Happy shopping!