My photographic process — from conception to print and packaging/shipment

This gallery is informative helping folks understand the process that will lead to them owning one of my a fine art prints — the photos in this gallery have mostly been taken with an iphone. They are photos of prints.

With African wildlife I prefer preparing well and having a variety of equipment available which I can choose from as the opportunity arises. Many images are deleted from the camera whilst still out shooting. Editing mostly happens in my office at home (ideal monitors,  software and lighting), but occasionally I do enjoy editing same day or on location after interesting images have been taken.

When images are chosen to go into galleries on the website they are prepared in a web/internet specific way as to minimise opportunists copying them (helps preserve copyright).

Once an image is selected for printing I’ll recheck its quality/printability. I might well invite the interested party to see my hardcover art album (and polyester pocketed fine art prints) to give them a better idea of the different papers available and what to expect from a paper/image combination, not forgetting the framing.

Different croppings and tones may be demonstrated in the “demo gallery” to help the interested party envisage exactly what to expect from the print when it hangs within their living space.

I do the high quality prints in my office where I have the best control over quality. I will likely print a A5 size proof on the intended paper. This is all done in dust free as possible environment.

The completed print is then allowed to dry and then wrapped in tissue paper with accompanying spec sheet of the fine art paper, some interesting information about the fauna/flora and how to care for the fine art print. The print is then placed in a tube (8 cm diameter cardboard tube) or envelope (C4 sized and cardboard backed) and inserted into a purpose made postage waterproof pocket (strong polythene plastic mailing bags). I have shipped abroad (USA/Australia) and have not had any issues with damage thus far.

I usually leave the interested party to decide on the framing/mountboard and museum/archival quality they prefer as this can work out quite expensive.

I would normally ask the receiving party whether they would then like to send me a good quality photo of the framed print — usually trying to include local decor to show how they have utilised it within their living space.

I have also included a few photos from “The Framing Workshop” in Glasgow (near end of Great Western Road) to illustrate what happens during framing (not included just yet).

NOTE: The galleries might contain more than 50 images. Loading might be slightly delayed due to good quality images being uploaded. Play slideshow by clicking on an image and then on the arrow in top right hand corner. Wave cursor over image to stop slideshow (image can enlarge to  fullscreen by clicking on box in top corner). For potential purchases its better to contact me via email please. Most functions and viewing is better on larger displays compared to phones.