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Andrea Zocchi is the Marketing and Promotions Manager at Digital Silver Imaging (http://www.digitalsilverimaging.com/ ) in Boston, Massachusetts. He studied photography at the Rhode Island School of Design and Knox College and is an author, a former publisher, graphic designer and art director. His extensive experience in photography and printing makes him an excellent resource for beginning to understand the challen

One question that will inevitably arise as photographers start to make their own prints is “What do I sign them with, and how many should I make?”  We’ve collected a variety of answers from professionals around the country to help you have a better understanding of how and with what these photographers are leaving the last touch on their artistic work.  The concern, of course, is usually having a si

There are two types of “teaching” professionals in my estimation.  Those who teach to teach, being compensated because they teach well, and those who teach to be compensated.  This can further be broken down into those who are “good” at teaching and those who are mediocre.  I make these generalizations (and I realize that they are gross generalizations) because I feel like Guy Tal (www.guytal.

In August 2011, PDN compiled the responses of five collectors of photography and asked them about their buying habits.  Most expressed an interest in purchasing photographs that had been printed ten times or less, and indeed, many of the galleries in the United States often take fine art photographers more seriously when they print in extremely limited quantities.  I was intrigued, therefore, to run across an article

I remember years ago asking a photographer and gallery owner where he did his printing. I didn’t know if this was an appropriate question, as many professionals are very reticent about sharing this kind of information. He quickly stated, “West Coast Imaging.” The luminance of the images struck me and over the years I have watched West Coast Imaging continue to grow and then spin off a second company

Due to the popularity of Epson’s new Signature Worthy® line of Exhibition Canvas, we have received many requests for recommendations on how to properly print, top coat, gallery wrap, and display a finished canvas inkjet print. Unlike traditional photographic prints, canvas fine art requires certain techniques that differentiate this medium and add to the beauty of the finished product. EPSON Exhibition Canvas Printin

Elizabeth Carmel (www.elizabethcarmel.com) is a professional fine art photographer specializing in unique, expressive landscapes and “waterscapes”. Elizabeth’s fine art prints combine dramatic photography, vivid colors, and artistic touches to create new, captivating visions of the natural world. Using ultra-high resolution 39 megapixel digital photography, she is able to capture the subtle details of the natural wor

Wide-format. Wireless Performance. The Artisan 1430 takes photo printing to the next level of performance, delivering brilliant, Ultra Hi-Definition prints as large as 13″ x 19″. And, with convenient wireless networking, it’s easy to share your Artisan 1430 with others. Now, anyone on your network can create large-size, gallery-worthy prints, or even design and print professional looking CDs/DVDs. The Art

We are pleased to announce that pictureline and Epson will be offering an unprecedented special on Epson papers with the purchase of any Epson large format printer.  From now until December 31, 2011, pictureline will match at no cost to you, any paper purchases made at the same time with a qualifying printer.  Nothing to mail in, nothing to sign up for.  If you purchase a qualifying printer with $500 worth of Epson p

A New Legend in Imaging Featuring a New 12 Ink System, New FINE Print Head and Chroma Optimizer Taking print quality and accuracy to a whole new level, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of the PIXMA PRO-1 Professional Inkjet Printer. Professional photographers can be confident that the final output from this new printer will match the photographic vision captured from their ca