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I am! It works for me and it allows me to be flexible (I travel a lot).

It depends on the print - which paper it would look best on. Lately I'm using a lot of Epson Legacy Fibre, Hahnemuhle Bamboo, and Hahnemuhle FineArt Baryta for the bit ones. Happy printing!

@@valentiphoto I'm using A2 Photo Rag Baryta at the moment, what size do you use to get a 16x16" print thank you so much

@@tompaste387 I use 17x22" paper. 🙌🏼

@@valentiphoto thank you. I'm in the UK we don't always get the imperial sizes

I've printed the file many times, so I perfected it in the past. But, when I haven't printed an image in a while (and when I'm trying out new papers for the first time), I always test. But yes, I'm starting with a strong baseline file. I might make little adjustments in Photoshop based on how an image looks on the new papers. I also used to print on an Epson and switched to a Canon, so I've had to test all of my images again and make slight adjustments to the files so they look great with the new system. And, if you haven't printed for a while and you have new inks in your machine, etc - you might also want to run a test print before printing on a more expensive sheet of paper. Hope that's helpful!

Thanks for the thoughtful comment!

Thank you for the sweet comment!

It’s actually not a problem if you just use the black and white setting in your printer dialog boxes - have your printer manage the color (not Photoshop/Lightroom). You can add a little toning in at that point, right in the printer settings. Hope that helps!

Thanks for the lovely comment!

I bet your prints are gorgeous, Mark!! And, I totally agree.

Printer model to recommend?

​​@@andersphansson8335 I use a print service (Saal Digital) rather than print my own. Perhaps Laura can recommend a printer for home printing

@@andersphansson8335 I have the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 and like it a lot.

@@andersphansson8335 I use the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000. Love it.

I do love it, in a way. So, I left a little bit in - just the suggestion of a figure. I've found that once you know the hand is there (in the original print), it's the ONLY thing you can focus on when viewing the image. My partner said, "It's all I can look at now!!" I have to agree. It sort of derails the rest of the image. Once it's largely removed, the rest of the image comes into focus again. It's been an interesting journey of discovery :).

Who would have thought what conundrums an iPhone could produce.

Thanks! I generally don't add borders, but you can do whatever feels best for your prints! There really are no rules :). Happy photographing!

Thanks for the nice comment! So glad you enjoyed it :).

Not to worry! Just click the little "CC" icon on the bottom right of the video. If the captions don't pop up right away, you can click the "settings" wheel and choose "English (auto-generated)" there and you should be all set. Hope you enjoy the video!

Thank you for this lovely interpretation! I really do think you're right.

Thanks for the interest! The prints are for sale and I do ship internationally. Take a look here for my sizing and pricing info (this is for a different print, but the sizes and prices are the same): www.lightatlascreative.com/prints/grace. International packaging/shipping is $40 USD. Which print would you like? And what size do you prefer? Let me know and we'll make it happen: laura@lightatlascreative.com. Thanks!

Thank you! Love that you're finding yourself in your art again!

You have to surf thru the garbage & sub to the gems. Not like watching tv where the actors are hand picked, anyone can put up a vid. One could be one of the best photographers & printer & be the worst vlogger in the world. All just a roll of the dice on u-tube. U- tube also favors certain vloggers because sales links. They put out a vid every week & half the time their crap because they don’t wait until they have enough quality content & want to satisfy that alithogram & get sales commission. But they know how to make vids, weather the content s good or not.

You have to surf thru the garbage & sub to the gems. Not like watching tv where the actors are hand picked, anyone can put up a vid. One could be one of the best photographers & printer & be the worst vlogger in the world. All just a roll of the dice on u-tube. U- tube also favors certain vloggers because sales links. They put out a vid every week & half the time their crap because they don’t wait until they have enough quality content & want to satisfy that alithogram & get sales commission. But they know how to make vids, weather the content s good or not. In the beginning when you said it looked muddy, I could tell it was warmer & that is on an iPad 10. Your rite about it having the ole film darkroom look. For me personally, I’d save for certain type of photos like creating a 1940s scene or something like that. On a more regular basis, I think the brighter/whiter paper would be used on a more regular basis & if had to only pick one,,, Nice vid & hope to try some of them z ham my papers one day.

Thanks so much for the kind words! Mahalo!

Gracias! ❤️

Just bought some Photo Rag bright white... awesome paper

Thank you! ❤

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

I love it. I had Epsons for years but they didn't do a great job with heavier-weight papers (baryta papers in particular). Highly recommend the Canon.

​@@valentiphotoHi, it's nice to print at home. I wanted to know if these professional inkjet printers give problems like the cheap amateur versions, do they give problems if you use this printer after 2 months? I know that they are very delicate and the heads get dirty and give problems on the final print. What can you tell me about it? For now I have always turned to online printing services and the results are excellent and professional I have also had them print on very prestigious papers... Best regards. And happy photos.

@@gennaro.di.iorio_photography Oh no, they're very solid machines. Mine has been a fantastic workhorse for a few years. I don't worry much about the printheads clogging - that's never happened to me with this printer. Go check out reviews online - that's a great way to start your research. Happy printing!

I handle prints with clean, dry hands and I print with borders for handling. Gloves are an interesting topic! I used to run Photolucida’s big portfolio review event and have attended many others as a curator/reviewer (like FotoFest, etc). At these events there are hundreds of top photographers, curators, gallerists, and museum professionals and no one wears gloves when handling prints. There might be one photographer with gloves asking curators to use them, and it’s not welcomed. It tends to be seen as amateurish or too precious. It’s interesting - museum archivists actually recommend not wearing gloves when handling treasured historical documents nowadays. So if clean hands are good enough for antique manuscripts and the like, they’re good enough for me! That said, if you’re handling glossy prints without borders (or if you use a lot of lotion, etc) it would make sense to wear gloves to avoid fingerprints and residue. Hope that’s helpful!

What a beautiful answer! Well done!

So glad it was inspirational! Happy photographing!

It's the "Rotatrim Pro Series 24 Paper Cutter / Rotary Trimmer (RORCPRO24I)". It was about $300 at B&H Photo Video a few years ago. I tried a couple cheaper options first, but they were either warped or they didn't cut straight (or both!). You really do get what you pay for with framing equipment, so it's worth it to invest a little more for a good tool. Happy printing!

@@valentiphoto Thank you! Love your video. Very informative!

Thank you!

I have an ancient flatbed Epson scanner - not even worth mentioning because it's so old! Would be worth researching the newest types. Happy photographing out there!

Oh I'm so happy you found joy and freedom in your practice again! It takes a lot of insight to move away from dominant trends in art education, to find your more personal path. Kudos to you! And, happy photographing out there!

Thanks for the lovely comment! Happy photographing out there!

Thanks!!

Ask how long the digital prints will last, they say 100 years? Who knows, accept that after that time the image be lost lost. Archival printing means using an alternative process, or using baryt paper, the fixed and washed print is toned with selenium. Chemists know that those print will last as long as the carrier of the image, that is the paper, it will last for several thousand years. That's what archivality means.

@@GreenlifeFin Thanks so much for the lovely comment! So glad you enjoyed the video. 🥰

@@ninooliastro2285 Sounds like a great idea! I heartily approve! Have fun with it. 😍

Thanks for the kind words!

So glad it was helpful!

Hello Laura, can I say how much I enjoy watching your videos. I also enjoy photographing “weeds” or as I prefer “wildflowers” the Dandelion is an interesting plant, bright and cheerful flowers, and of course vital food for insects such as bees and butterflies. In the UK alone there are more than 200 micro species of Dandelions, so a subject large enough to compile a portfolio. Looking forward to your next video.

@@georgeswann4634 Thanks for the lovely comment! I didn't know there were micro species of dandelions - what a neat tidbit of info!

Thanks so much! Happy photographing out there!