Quality Considerations

All of our prints are quality images produced by the latest in photographic print technologies. We create digital master files for all of our images and carefully screen each master file to ensure it is free of dust spots, color imperfections or other potential problems. We then utilize these high quality digital masters to produce our prints. The resulting images are far better than images obtained by directly printing from the original film using traditional optical technologies. The digital process enables us to ensure the color, contrast, clarity, and overall quality of our prints meets with our demanding expectations. Each print is produced as a museum quality image, printed on the best photographic papers using the latest digital print technologies. These outstanding quality images have a life expectancy easily exceeding 70 years (independent tests show our best fine art prints will last well over 100 years before there is any sign of change in the print).

All of our printed images, regardless of print size, are of outstanding quality produced from the same digital master files on archival papers. These papers is intended for truly fine art applications where the print must last for generations. The deep rich color saturation levels, crisp detail, and overall sheen of these prints make them absolutely stunning. These papers are highly resistant to color fading and degradation. Our quality prints are expected to have a lifespan ranging from over 70 to well over 100 years without any noticeable degradation. Our best prints are truly museum quality archival prints suitable for display in any museum.

If you elect to have us mount and/or frame your print, we will offer you only the best in archival matting materials. Our 100% cotton rag matting is conservation museum quality matting material that will never develop acids that could damage a print. All of the materials we use for mounting and matting our prints are archival quality 100% acid free materials that will protect your print for a lifetime.

Feature	Standard	Museum
Prints	Prints are produced on Enhanced Matte paper that has a measured life expectancy exceeding 72 years. These prints will not show any sign of change in color or image quality for at least 72 years.	Prints are produced on 100% cotton paper that has a measred life expectance exceeding 108 years. These museum quality prints will not show any sign of change in color or image quality for at least 108 years. These are absolutely the finest prints available anywhere.
Framing	Any wood or metal frame from our frames collection. Frames are provided with lightweight Acrylic glazing that provides adequate UV protection and has optical clarity equal to regular glass. Frames come with all mounting hardware and a hanging wire.	Any wood or metal frame from our frames collection. Frames are provided with lightweight Acrylic glazing that provides adequate UV protection and has optical clarity equal to regular glass. Frames come with all mounting hardware and a hanging wire.
Matting	Matting materials consist of museum quality 100% cotton mat boards This matting material is the best available for mounting photographic prints and is the same material used by museums for matting around their most treasured artworks.	Matting materials consist of museum quality 100% cotton mat boards This matting material is the best available for mounting photographic prints and is the same material used by museums for matting around their most treasured artworks.
Mounting	Prints are mounted to acid-free foam core board using linen "T" hinges. These hinges help ensure a print can move easily with changes in temperature and humidity, helping to ensure its longevity.	Prints are mounted to acid-free foam core board using linen "T" hinges. These hinges help ensure a print can move easily with changes in temperature and humidity, helping to ensure its longevity.