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Details of Fine Art
Prints
Our over-riding aim is to offer the best
quality we can achieve. From Steve's
meticulous approach in producing the image,
through print reproduction, and onto the
presentation, our aim is to provide our
customers with an experience that will last a
lifetime.
Steve works with large format cameras and
film because he feels that only this
combination can reproduce the light, tone,
colour and texture in a way that corresponds
with his vision. The images are individually
hand-printed because this guarantees faithful
reproduction of Steve's originals, and the
longevity of the finished print. Finally,
all our and framing is hand-made for each
print individually because this gives the
highest quality and robustness.
Production of
Prints.
Each print is individually printed for a
customer when the order is received. All our
display prints, regardless of size, are
traditionally hand-printed from the original
film transparency using the Ilfochrome
(Cibachrome) system. This is a traditional
chemical process, producing the ultimate in
archival quality, with richest colour,
greatest tonal range and sharpest detail. It
is the method that most closely reflects the
original transparency. Prints will last 100+
years if exposure to excessive UV light is
avoided, and each print is meticulously
colour and tone matched by Steve to the
original transparency. Please note that
Steve does not employ any digital methodology
at any stage in the production of display
prints.
Open Edition
Prints
Open editions have no limit as to the number
of prints issued. With the exceptions noted
below, prints available in open editions are
available in all sizes. Open edition prints
are available as a print only or
matted. Open edition prints are supplied
with the photographer's notes and a
confirmation card. Please note: A
print available in an open edition may also
be available in a limited edition. Where
this is the case, it is not available as an
open edition print in those sizes where it is
offered in a limited edition (usually 20x16
and 24x20).
Limited Edition
Prints.
Prints offered in limited editions have their
production run restricted to a maximum
number. Unless specifically noted otherwise,
our limited editions are restricted to 50
prints in each edition. All limited edition
prints are available either matted or framed,
and are available in two sizes; 20x16 and
24x20 (or the panoramic equivalents where
applicable). Limited edition prints are
supplied with photographer's notes and a
certificate.
Please note: Where prints are
offered in limited editions, the same print is
not available in those sizes in the open
edition (usually 20x16 and 24x20).
Prices of
Limited Limited Edition Prints.
The prices of limited edition prints goes up
as more prints are sold from that
edition. This system means that customers
buying a print early in the edition get the
best possible deal, and that the price rises
as the edition nears sell-out. The prices
quoted on the website reflect the current
prices.
Matting.
All matting is done using the latest archival
standard, acid free boards. All the boards
are individually cut to suit each print. We
do not use pre-cut boards.
Frames.
Prints supplied in frames are first matted,
then framed. Our standard frames are
constructed by hand from solid ash
wood. Each frame is hand-built specifically
for each print, and comes supplied with a
hanging cord fixed using solid brass
fittings. We do not use pre-formed or
pre-assembled frames.
Photographer's Notes.
Each print comes complete with a commentary
by Steve highlighting aspects of the
image. also included is a confirmation card
signed by Steve, guaranteeing that the print
originates with Steve Lewis ARPS.
Certificates.
Our limited edition prints also come complete
with a numbered and signed certificate
confirming the print's number in the edition,
as well as the size of the edition.
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