Printing
Now you have your digital images, it is time to have them printed.
I ordered sample prints from my printing laboratory many years ago and instantly fell in love with the quality of the paper, depth of colour and contrast in their black and white prints. I love editing my photos and spend time making sure the colours are correct and that they have that magical feel to them, so I needed to find a printer that did them justice. I wanted to make sure that the colours came out right and that the printing paper brought the image to life.
I have many samples in my studio so you can see for yourself.
I also like that they're a family business and only a phone call away when I have any special requests.
As my digital images come with print release (it means that you have permission to print them for personal use) you can of course print them wherever you wish but there are things to consider. Not all printers are of the same quality, both with regards to the photographic paper and the maintenance/calibration of the printers. To to make sure that you receive high quality prints, you can order them through me.
Cambridge
BRASS - BRONZE DISTRESSED
Sanctuary
SATIN BLACK
Framed print with mount from £120
Available in:
BEECH
SATIN WHITE
SATIN BLACK
MAHOGANY
CHARCOAL
SATIN GOLD
SATIN CHROME
Attic
GUNMETAL
Framed print with mount from £120
Available in:
BLACK
WENGE
GUNMETAL
BLACK/SILVER
TOBACCO
Framed print with mount from £120
Available in:
CHROME - BLACK
CHROME - BLACK DISTRESSED
CHAMPAGNE - SILVER DISTRESSED CHAMPAGNE - BRASS DISTRESSED BRASS - BRONZE DISTRESSED
Coastal
BASALT
Canvas Tray
PEBBLE
Gallery Block
PRINT ONTO A BLOCK
Framed print with mount from £150
Available in:
WHITE WASH
PEBBLE
BASALT
Alumini
PRINT ONTO ALUMINUM PANEL
Framed canvas from £140
Available in:
BLACK
PEBBLE
FLINT
SEASELL
BLEACHED
Birchwood Panel
From £80
Available with imaged wrapped around edge, or a plain coloured edge.
From £150
Framed print with mount from £120
Available in:
CHROME - BLACK
CHROME - BLACK DISTRESSED
CHAMPAGNE - SILVER DISTRESSED CHAMPAGNE - BRASS DISTRESSED BRASS - BRONZE DISTRESSED
From £150
Box Print
BLACK
Prints by Woodard Photography
You can of course also order prints to place in your own frames. Please let me know what you are looking for so I can provide a quote. To give you an idea:
8" x 10" print on Fujicolor Professional DP II Lustre photographic paper is £15
16" x 20" Fujicolor Professional DP II Lustre photographic paper is £35
I only print images where you have paid for the digital image first, either as an additional digital image or as part of a package.
There is a minimum order for prints of £25 + p&p.
What size should I print
It is important that you have your images printed to the correct ratio (shape).
A square image has a ratio of 1:1, ie both sides are the same size.
A 4"x 6" (2:3 ratio) image can be printed as a 8" x 12" or 12" x 16", for example, as the ratio is the same.
A 8" x 10" (4:5 ratio) image can be printed as a 16" x 20" or 20" x 25", for example, as the ratio is the same.
What happens if I print it in a different ratio?
Imagine the image as the shape of a table cloth, a square table cloth doesn't cover a rectangular table, and if you put a rectangular table cloth on a square table part will hang over the edge and you won't see that part of the cloth when viewed from above. Note in the images to illustrate the affect, how changing the ratio (shape) affects the composition and parts of subject has been cut off.
This is why it is best to make sure that the image is sized properly before ordering prints.
8" x 10"
printed as 4" x 6"
4" x 6"
printed as 8" x 10"
If you decide to have them printed yourself
Printers need to be calibrated (to ensure the colours are true) sometimes several times a day and the paper it is printed on is also key in order to bring the images to life.
If you decide to have your images printed yourself, I would recommend that you use a company which has printing as their primary service.
Although you may need to wait a day or two to receive your images from an online printing laboratory, they are often similarly priced to 'quick print' places.
Companies such as 'River & Coast' and Nphoto have printing as their main business.
Make sure you DO NOT tick a colour correction box to ensure the images are printed as they are.
If you arrange for your own prints, wherever you chose to go, I can not be held responsible for the finished product.