Prints, Mats, and Frames

Professional Printing

Unique among photographic galleries, we do our own printing in-house for exhibitors who need it. That gives us the ability not only to ensure that your print is where it should be at the time it should be, but it makes it far easier for photographers to participate in our exhibits by eliminating shipping cost.

More important, it gives us complete control over print quality, so that when we say we deliver an exhibition-quality print, we mean just that. The quality of the prints in the gallery reflects not only your artistry, but also our 50 years of experience in printing.

All prints are made in a color-controlled environment using Canon large-format printers, Eizo monitors, and custom ICC profiles.​​​​​​​

Remember, matting and framing are free for the duration of the exhibit if the printed image area conforms to our standard mat windows and frames. Custom mats and frames in larger sizes are also readily available. Just tell us what you have in mind.

Files for Printing

The image file you originally submitted for jurying is not large enough to make an exhibition print, although it is large enough for reproduction in the exhibition catalog. Please do not upload that file again, unless it is the only file you have.

Prints for exhibition should always be made from the best-edited, highest-resolution file you have, and should be cropped as you want it to appear in the final print. Sizing of the image is not important — we will adjust sizing to fit the matte window you request. Please don’t leave white borders or use watermarks. Without special instructions (“notes” on the order form), we will crop the image tight to the widow you select. With instructions, we’ll make the print and matte exactly as you want.

Of course, if you want to send us a loose, matted, or framed print, that’s a different story. See Framing, below.

We can accept TIFF, PSD, or JPG files for printing. If possible, please upload a file that is:

• Either TIFF or PSD (Photoshop) file, as, unlike a JPG, they are generally uncompressed files. Layers flattened if applicable.
• Preferred color space: Adobe RGB. sRGB is OK. ProPhoto exceeds the color gamut of all printers; we recommend you convert to Adobe RBG or sRBG.
• Resolution: in general, send us the largest file you have. It should be at least the dimensions of the final print area at 240 ppi (pixels per inch).  300 ppi is better.
• Maximum file size for upload is 250MB. 
• Maximum image are of a print: 16" on the long edge, 12" on the short edge. In the context of our gallery, prints any larger than that do not look good in a 16 x 20 frame.

The image should be adjusted as you want it to appear in the final print. We will match what you send to the extent possible. Sufficient resolution is the most important quality of your file. In general, send us the largest file you have.

Please note that the file size we refer to is the file when it is CLOSED, ie, not open in editing software, which will show a much larger file size than when closed.

Use the link below to log in and order prints.  You will 1) specify mat window, or 2) order a custom mat window if desired,3) tell us the price you'd like to put on the print, and (4) tell us what we should do with the print after the exhibit, should it not sell.

ORDER PRINTS AND MATS HERE (you'll need to log in on the way)

We do custom printing of portfolios and exhibition prints unrelated to PhotoPlace Gallery.  Contact us about your needs.

Paper Options

We offer a choice of five papers. A print up to 12" x 16" on most of these papers is $45.00. Hahnemuhle Museum Etching is $59.

Canson Baryta Prestige (semi-gloss)
A smooth baryta gloss, acid-free alpha-cellulose and cotton white paper base that evokes the look and feel of traditional Baryta Gloss darkroom papers. Coated with barium sulphate. 340 gsm, and distinctly heavy-feeling. Sparkling white and archival. Superb d-max and color gamut.

Canson Platine Fiber Rag (semi-gloss)
Semi-gloss, baryta coated, 100% cotton, natural white, acid free with zero OBAs, 310 gsm. Somewhat warmer than Prestige, with a paper base created from Arches Platinum Platine. Acid free and internally buffered. An extremely durable, great all-around paper.

Hahnemuhle Photo Rag (smooth matte)
For many, this is the standard by which other matte papers are judged. 100% cotton rag, white, lignum- and acid free, 308 gsm, with smooth texture, a wonderful cottony hand-feel and a deep black D-max.

Hahnemuhle Museum Etching (textured matte)
A heavy weight (350 gsm), natural white, 100% cotton rag art paper. Its noticeably textured surface with fine felt structure add depth and a three-dimensional effect unlike any other paper. It’s acid- and lignum free and contains no optical brighteners. As one reviewer put it, “Museum Etching has strength in its sheer weight, but also the subtlety to whisper every nuance of suggestion, both form and color. This is the holy grail of papers for the discerning artist who wants his images to be incomparable and exquisite.” Hahnemuhle Museum Etching print: $59.

Canson Rag Photographique (smooth, satiny matte)
A 100% cotton rag, museum grade white fine art paper. The satiny smooth white surface is achieved during manufacturing by introducing natural minerals to the coating process. Its unique features are its heavy hand-feel and sensual matte surface, which yields an extremely high Dmax. 310gsm, and contains no optical brighteners. 

Epson Hot Press Bright (heavy weight smooth matte)
A perennial favorite among many photographers, it’s 100% cotton rag with a heavy weight of 330 gsm and the feel of a true fine art paper. Its hot press production technique yields a smooth matte surface, and optical brighteners help deliver bright whites and a wide color gamut. Acid, lignin, and chlorine free and pH buffered for longevity.

Uncertain about paper choice? 
Let us pick the paper for you. We’ll match your image with the paper we think will serve your image best.

Standard & Custom Mats