Our prints are a unique collection of photographs of exhibition quality, carefully selected by the photographer, and printed by us. Most of our prints are not in limited editions. Any limited editions will be carefully marked as such.

Once selected for inclusion on the Fine Print site, each image is prepared with great care to ensure that the finished work reflects the true intention of the photographer, with vibrant, accurate colours, and fine detail.

Our prints are ideal for home and office display, and make an ideal gift.

Prints are supplied “bare”, without a matte (mount) or frame. This leaves you free to chose how best to frame your print for display.

How are the Prints made?

Our colour prints are printed using an Epson 7600 large format professional printer, fitted with “Ultrachrome” inks from Epson.

This printer and ink combination is, in our opinion, the best option to provide both true photographic quality and long print life.

We use an expensive, heavyweight (308gsm for prints up to and including A2 in size, a little lighter for larger prints) , acid-free fine art paper known as Hahnemühle Photo Rag for our colour prints. This paper has an excellent colour “gamut “ (the range of colours it is capable of reproducing), with a matte surface, and just a hint of texture.

Sizes

All our prints are available in various sizes. Please check our “how to buy” page for more information about sizes.

Black and White

Our B&W prints are also printed on Photo Rag. By using the latest printing technology, our B&W prints exhibit extremely fine tonality, with deep blacks and smooth tonal gradations.

The excellent print quality is further enhanced by the paper’s matte finish, which “draws you in” to the image.

In our opinion, our B&W prints equal or exceed the quality obtainable in the traditional darkroom.

Unique range

We offer a unique range of prints. They are not currently available for purchase though other outlets. We include some highly original composite prints, made up of several images to create one print. The Saffron Walden print, by Quentin Bargate, is an example.

Colour Management

We use advanced colour management software and hardware to deliver true and vibrant colours.

Only by taking the time and trouble to ensure we use a fully colour managed workflow are we able to ensure the quality of our prints meets our quality standards – and yours.

Sending you the prints – what you receive

Your prints are dispatched in sturdy cardboard tubes. Accompanying each print is a certificate of authenticity, with the number of the print, name of the print and date produced included. The certificate is signed by both the photographer and by a director of Barleigh Graphic Design Ltd.

You will also receive a hard copy of your receipted invoice. You can continue to view your invoices online at Barleigh Fine Prints, simply by logging on!

Caring for your prints

All photographs will fade to some degree over time. You can maximise the lifespan of your prints by following our care instructions, also included with your print. Most importantly, you should only display your prints under UV protecting glass, away from direct sunlight or bright lights.

Please note that all print sales are subject to our terms and conditions, which you will be asked to accept each time you purchase a print from us.

We hope you enjoy your prints for many years to come. Please also check out our “how to buy” page, and browse the site.

Barleigh Fine Prints

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