the digital platinotype

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The process-
By combining the precision of the digital darkroom with the most permanent and beautiful handmade printing processes, photographic prints of extraordinary quality are now possible.

How it works-

Your original incamera negative (in any format) is scanned.
The image is then manipulated in Photoshop to achieve proper contrast and tonal density.
An inkjet proof is printed for you to inspect and approve of all digital adjustments.
A digital negative is then made to any size (up to 30x40).
The digitally enlarged negative is then contact printed onto a 100% rag paper with a hand-coated platinum/palladium emulsion.

The results-
A perfect platinum/palladium print adjusted exactly to your needs. Prints are extremely consistent because all dodging and burning are done only once, in the digital darkroom.
The reasons-
A long beautiful tonal scale, warm black print color, as well as a velvety surface characteristic, are the aesthetic reasons for a platinum/palladium print. Another reason for using a platinum/palladium print is that it will last as long as the paper it is printed on, far out lasting silver based printing processes, giving these prints far better value in the art world.

The FIRST PRINT cost includes the following- The scanning of the negative in any format. Image preparation for the digital negative (includes basic contrast adjustment and localized dodging and burning, further image manipulation available at an extra charge). An inkjet proof. A digital negative. The final hand-coated print.