ajWinship Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions

How good are digital prints?

When you user the term digital print it can mean a variety of things to different people. It can be a £15,000 industrial system to a £50 desktop printer. The main benefit in digital processing and printing is the control that the artist has in producing the final product as they have visualised it. I many respects the control over the make and qualities of the inks used can achieve a greater tonal range than can be achieved in a wet darkroom.
Although my final prints are produced digitally the original image is just as likely to have been taken on film and then scanned at a high resolution as captured directly by a digital camera. The whole process is dictated by achieving a fine art print. When printing I always use quality archival paper with a variety of inks depending on the image results I am looking to achieve

What is the lifespan of a digital print?

This is a question often asked and unfortunately there is no definitive answer. The archival paper and inks that I use have a lifespan equal or in excess of many traditional colour printing. As with normal prints the longevity of digital prints is greatly increased when displayed indoors behind glass and out of direct sunlight. Given these optimal conditions a digital print on archival paper should show no signs of degradation after 75-100 years

Where is the image I saw on the site last week?

This site is very dynamic and as the artist creates new images the images featured in the galleries will change. All photographs previously shown on the site can be found in the catalogue section.

What are limited edition prints?

A limited edition is an undertaking that the print you are buying will only be produced a specific number of times in the specified size and format. These reproduction limits can be a print run of 15, 50 or 100 and the price will depend on the size of the print run. All limited edition prints are personally signed and numbered on the reverse by the artist and include a certificate of authenticity.
Prints not sold as limited editions will have no restrictions on the number sold.

How are your prints framed?

We do not sell prints framed.
What we do is to matt the prints with museum quality mounting board. Although the frame needed for a print is greatly influenced by the print itself, the best frame for a print is also determined by the location in which it will be hung and personal preference.
The matts are individually machine cut to size for that print and where possible we attempt to match the external dimensions of the matt to widely available standard frame sizes.
Prints are also available without any mountings.

What is your returns policy?

Each print we sell whether limited edition or not comes with a 7 day returns policy. This is dependent on the print being returned in its original condition. Damage during postage is not covered by this policy unless you opted for postal insurance at the time of purchase.

Can I order prints online?

We do sell some of our smaller prints directly on the internet. However for the larger sizes we encourage direct contact to ensure that the size and matting options are what is required. Prints range from 10"x8" (25x20) to 30"x20" (75x50).
The contacts page will give you information on how to finalize the sale.