Where Ink Meets
Archival Legacy.
Pigment giclée printing on museum-quality substrates. This is not the same process as photo printing - it is a categorically different output. Conservation-grade results for photographers and artists who won't accept less. Starting at $8.00.
Pigment vs. Dye.
Not the same thing.
The difference between a dye print and a pigment print is not just longevity - it is visible the moment you hold them side by side. Pigment inks produce depth, shadow detail, and highlight luminosity that dye simply cannot achieve on fine art substrates. Dye dissolves into the paper coating. Pigment bonds with the fiber. The result is a fundamentally different level of richness, dimension, and permanence.
This is why galleries, museums, and serious photographers use pigment. It is not a premium for its own sake. It is a different category of output entirely. Our Canon LUCIA PRO II pigment inks are rated at 100+ years under glass. No dye system comes close.
- Dye dissolves into paper coating
- 25–50 year lifespan under ideal conditions
- Narrower color gamut on fine art substrates
- Prone to fading from UV, humidity, pollutants
- Looks flat on textured fine art papers
- Consumer and event printing standard
- Pigment particles bond with substrate fiber
- 100+ years under glass — archival rated
- Wider color gamut, richer shadow detail
- Exceptional highlight luminosity and depth
- Works with fine art substrates as designed
- Gallery, museum, and collector standard
Every print.
Personally produced.
At True North, every fine art print is soft-proofed to the specific substrate, calibrated for color accuracy, and evaluated by hand before it leaves the studio. If it's not right, we reprint it. No exceptions, no shortcuts.
We run two Canon imagePROGRAF professional printers - the PRO-310 handles precision fine art work up to 13" wide, and the PRO-1100 handles large format output up to 17" wide. Both use Canon LUCIA PRO pigment inks. Both are paired with substrate-specific ICC profiles. What you see on your calibrated monitor is what you get.
This is the process galleries, photographers, and collectors trust when permanence matters.
We stock an extensive selection of fine art and photographic papers - each engineered for specific subjects, styles, and display contexts. Not sure which is right for your image? That's exactly what the consultation is for.
- Hahnemühle Photo Rag — matte, warm, painterly
- Hahnemühle German Etching — textured, gallery-grade
- Hahnemühle Baryta — luminous highlights, deep blacks
- Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag — baryta, luminous
- Canson Infinity Rag Photographique — neutral matte
- Moab Entrada Rag Natural — warm tone, soft texture
- Moab Entrada Rag Bright — cool tone, crisp detail
- Red River Aurora Art White — matte, natural base
- Red River Polar Matte — ultra-smooth, neutral white
- Red River Palo Duro Etching — textured, warm tone
- Red River Palo Duro Softex — soft-touch, painterly
- Luster & Gloss Photo Papers
Two professional printers.
One standard of output.
Every print. Every detail.
Pigment printing.
Honest pricing.
Base prices reflect standard photo paper (luster/gloss). Premium fine art substrates carry a paper upcharge see the guide to the right. All pricing includes file review and soft-proof consultation. Custom sizes available on both printers contact us with your specs.
| Size | Base Price | Max Width |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 | $8.00 | 13" |
| 5 × 7 | $14.00 | 13" |
| 8 × 10 | $28.00 | 13" |
| 11 × 14 | $55.00 | 13" |
| 13 × 19 | $95.00 | 17" |
| 17 × 22 | $165.00 | 17" |
| Custom | Contact Us | Up to 17" |
The substrate
changes everything.
Premium fine art papers carry a substrate upcharge applied to the base print price. The difference in output is not subtle these materials produce results that standard photo papers cannot replicate.
Not sure which substrate is right? We talk through it before anything prints. No commitment required to have that conversation.
Send us your
Best file.
Submit high-resolution files in Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB color space. We review every file before printing resolution, sharpening, color profile, and crop suitability for your chosen substrate and print size.
For large format work on the PRO-1100, file resolution becomes especially critical at wider dimensions. We flag anything that will limit output quality before a single drop of ink is committed. No surprises after the fact.
Minor adjustments are included at no charge. If your file needs significant work, we quote it before we touch anything.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic color correction | $5 – $25 |
| Cropping / alignment | $5 |
| Advanced retouching | $25 – $75 |
| Full image prep (fine art) | $50 – $150 |
Minor adjustments included with every order. Additional services quoted and approved before proceeding. No work starts without your sign-off.
Edition runs. Better rates.
No discount on orders under 10 prints. Discounts apply per print across any size or substrate combination. Numbered edition pricing available for limited runs — contact us.
Simple to start.
Obsessive in execution.
Your image deserves
the paper it's printed on.
By appointment only — Traverse City, MI · Waukesha, WI
Starting at $8.00 · Canon PRO-310 & PRO-1100 · Archival pigment · Museum substrates