http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/ Daily discussion of photography business issues & photography websites. Marketing and sales tips for smart photographers, plus a dose of inspiration from the PhotoShelter team. Sun, 26 May 2013 00:24:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-872270 John Davies Sun, 12 May 2013 00:13:42 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-872270 As the ink in ink jet prints is mainly on the surface of the paper, is there a danger that the ink can be offset onto glass if it is in contact with the glass? If so, should prints be mounted behind a matte before covering with glass? As the ink in ink jet prints is mainly on the surface of the paper, is there a danger that the ink can be offset onto glass if it is in contact with the glass? If so, should prints be mounted behind a matte before covering with glass?

]]> http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-781489 Miriam Haugen Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:05:48 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-781489 A number of the professional portrait labs are offering metal prints. I believe that they are ChromaLuxe products. The question is, are they longer lasting than prints on paper? Obviously the metal will outlast paper but what about the process used to put the image on the metal and the dyes used? Is there any information out about that? A number of the professional portrait labs are offering metal prints. I believe that they are ChromaLuxe products. The question is, are they longer lasting than prints on paper? Obviously the metal will outlast paper but what about the process used to put the image on the metal and the dyes used? Is there any information out about that?

]]> http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-610914 Joe Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:31:29 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-610914 Seems like Richard Seiling really knows his stuff! Seems like Richard Seiling really knows his stuff!

]]> http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18787 lescroix Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:11:06 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18787 Whilst home printing is convenient and instant I personally would look towards lab printing with pro standard materials for long lasting results. Prints kept away from light will last almost indefinitely, although some fading over time is inevitable, then again if you still have the digital file, does it really matter - this format never fades and can be printed again if needs be ! Whilst home printing is convenient and instant I personally would look towards lab printing with pro standard materials for long lasting results. Prints kept away from light will last almost indefinitely, although some fading over time is inevitable, then again if you still have the digital file, does it really matter – this format never fades and can be printed again if needs be !

]]> http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18786 Andy Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:49:08 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18786 Does anyone know the official line on using inkjet/pigment prints with Diasec/face mounting? Some companies have said it is ok whilst others will only use C-Types. Who is correct? Does anyone know the official line on using inkjet/pigment prints with Diasec/face mounting? Some companies have said it is ok whilst others will only use C-Types. Who is correct?

]]> http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18785 Allen Murabayashi Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:07:37 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18785 this page shows the types of papers that our automated printers use: <a href="http://www.photoshelter.com/help/tut/sell/auto" rel="nofollow">http://www.photoshelter.com/help/tut/sell/auto</a> note that the printer and paper can vary with the size of your print. for example, for 4x6s, it's common to use a Noritsu printer, but when you get into exhibition sizes, many of the printers will use inkjet of some sort. love richard's cave painting comment! this page shows the types of papers that our automated printers use: http://www.photoshelter.com/help/tut/sell/auto note that the printer and paper can vary with the size of your print. for example, for 4x6s, it’s common to use a Noritsu printer, but when you get into exhibition sizes, many of the printers will use inkjet of some sort. love richard’s cave painting comment!

]]> http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18784 Milton Barber Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:03:17 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18784 There was one passing reference to Wilhelm Research in this discussion, but there probably should have been more emphasis on it. The most scientifically-valid thing a printing service can do today to assure longevity is to use papers and inks that have been tested by Wilhelm. In addition, there should have been a mention of Aardenburg Imaging (at <a href="http://www.aardenburg-imaging.com/)." rel="nofollow">http://www.aardenburg-imaging.com/).</a> They are also doing valuable testing work and deserve support. There was one passing reference to Wilhelm Research in this discussion, but there probably should have been more emphasis on it. The most scientifically-valid thing a printing service can do today to assure longevity is to use papers and inks that have been tested by Wilhelm. In addition, there should have been a mention of Aardenburg Imaging (at http://www.aardenburg-imaging.com/). They are also doing valuable testing work and deserve support.

]]> http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18783 Melissa Wade Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:33:22 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/02/do-you-know-how-long-your-prints-will-last/#comment-18783 Any info on what the regular PhotoShelter printers (Adorama, Exposure Manager, EZ Prints, Specturm) use when fulfilling orders via the PhotoShelter interface? Any info on what the regular PhotoShelter printers (Adorama, Exposure Manager, EZ Prints, Specturm) use when fulfilling orders via the PhotoShelter interface?

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