Fine Art Printing
True North Image Works provides fine art printing for photographers, artists, and collectors who value material quality, tonal accuracy, and refined presentation. This service is designed for images intended for display, collection, and long-term keeping, where detail, texture, and surface response are as important as the image itself.
Fine art printing is approached as a craft process rather than a commodity service. Each print is produced intentionally, with careful attention to paper selection, tonal response, and final presentation.
Fine Art / Photography Printing & Pigment Based Ink System
Fine art and photography printing at True North Image Works is produced through a controlled, professional workflow using a pigment-based fine art ink system designed for tonal accuracy, color stability, and long-term presentation. This process allows images to maintain smooth tonal transitions, refined detail, and consistent color across a wide range of fine art and photographic papers.
By combining careful production methods with advanced pigment ink technology, each print is created to reflect the original image with clarity, depth, and permanence making it well suited for portraits, fine art photography, exhibition work, and images intended for long-term display or collection.
Fine Art Printing Philosophy
Fine art printing begins with understanding the image and how it will be experienced. Rather than forcing files into a standardized look, each image is evaluated for contrast range, color content, and surface interaction so that the final print reflects the artistic intent of the original work.
This approach allows fine art prints to maintain depth, subtlety, and emotional impact when viewed in person.
Color Accuracy & Tonal Control
Fine art printing prioritizes smooth tonal transitions, accurate color reproduction, and balanced contrast. Prints are produced using controlled workflows designed to preserve shadow detail, highlight separation, and overall tonal harmony.
Each print is visually inspected prior to completion to ensure it meets the our standards for consistency and finish.
Fine Art Printing Pricing
Fine art prints start at $6.00 for a 4×6, produced through a pigment-based fine art printing process designed to deliver refined color accuracy, smooth tonal depth, and enhanced longevity for artwork and display-grade images.
Pricing increases based on print size, paper selection, and any required file preparation or finishing. All pricing is confirmed prior to production to ensure clarity before printing begins.
Materials & Paper Selection
Fine art prints are produced on carefully selected papers chosen for their surface characteristics, tonal response, and longevity. Paper selection is treated as part of the creative process, not just a production step.
Options may include:
Cotton rag fine art papers
Baryta and fiber-based papers
Matte and semi-gloss surfaces
Textured and smooth finishes
Paper recommendations are based on the image content, intended display environment, and desired visual character.
White-Glove Production Process
All fine art prints follow a white glove production process. Files are reviewed, materials are selected intentionally, and each print is produced and inspected with care. Whether creating a single print or a coordinated series, the same standards are applied throughout.
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Fine Art Collaboration
Fine art printing at True North Image Works is a collaborative process. Each image is evaluated individually, and production decisions are guided by the photographer’s intent and presentation goals. The studio functions as a print partner providing guidance, consistency, and accountability while preserving artistic vision.
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Best Suited For
- Fine art printing is ideal for:
- Gallery exhibition
- Limited editions
- Portfolios
- Professional photography
- Artwork intended for framing or display
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Fine Art Paper Options
True North Image Works prints on a curated selection of professional fine art and photographic papers from leading manufacturers including Hahnemühle, Canson Infinity, Moab, Epson, and Red River. A variety of smooth, textured, matte, and baryta-style surfaces are available, allowing each image to be matched with the paper that best supports its tone, texture, and intended presentation.
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Paper Selection Philosophy
Choosing the right paper is part of making your image feel complete. Each paper offers a different look and texture, from smooth and clean to soft and textured, allowing your photo to feel exactly the way you imagine it.
At True North Image Works, you are free to choose the paper that best matches your style and how you plan to display your print. Our role is to make sure your selection is printed beautifully and consistently so the final result looks just as you envisioned.