What Company do you use to produce your photographic prints?

I use ‘theprintspace’, a professional fine art and photographic printing studio, based in London. They handle all printing and shipping.

https://www.theprintspace.co.uk/

Before offering any image for sale, I test print each one to ensure the colours, tones, and contrast are perfected. This helps to ensure that every print you receive is exactly as I intended.

Can I order prints to be sent outside of the UK?

Yes, absolutely. Printing and shipping are managed by ‘theprintspace’. The areas they post to include the UK, EU, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. More information can be found on their website www.theprintspace.co.uk/the-printspace-delivery-services/

Will the print look different to the image shown on screen?

Images often look brighter and more vibrant on screens because they are backlit. Prints may therefore appear slightly darker or less saturated than what you see on your device.

Similarly, every screen shows colours a bit differently; small colour shifts are normal.

Finally, the type of paper the image is printed on can affect the colour and contrast of the photos. I use Giclée Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper. Hahnemühle Photo Rag is one of the most popular and respected fine art papers in the world, especially for giclée printing. It's widely used by photographers and artists who want museum-quality, archival prints with excellent colour depth and texture.

Please note: Photo Rag is delicate. It is therefore best handled with gloves, and care should be taken when framing to prevent scuffing or denting the paper surface. This paper also has a warm tone to it, it is not pure white. You can find out more on the printspace website.

hwww.theprintspace.co.uk/professional-giclee-art-printing/

I have edited all my images to the print profile of this paper and the printer used in their production to maximise the appearance and atmosphere of the photo, according to my aesthetic preference.

Why do your unframed prints have a border?

This allows me to offer three standard print sizes, regardless of the crop of the image. The sizes are A4, A3, and A2. It’s also a preference; I like contrasting the print against the border.

However, if you prefer a print without the border, please get in touch with me. Please see below regarding bespoke printing.

Can I order a bespoke size, paper type, frame size, or a print that’s on your website but not listed on your Print Store?

Please get in touch with me via my email address or the online form on my ‘About & Contact’ page, and I can provide you with a quote for any bespoke prints, sizes, mounting, or framing you require.

ruthmcqphotographer@gmail.com