About the Paper Selection

I can’t quantify it precisely but it seems to me that the choice of paper is almost as important as the other edits I make to the photograph.  Light and color are certainly effected by this choice and so picking what to print on becomes another element to carefully consider.

Moab paper makes an incredible paper that I spent a long time looking for. It’s not the most famous maker of paper, but I am in awe of how good these papers make a photograph look.

Enter the Juniper Baryta Rag 305gsm

We all have an intuitive sense of what a photograph should look and feel like and the genuine baryta coating made by Moab for this paper nails it. It’s that perfect semi-gloss with a richer contrast that makes a gorgeous photography print.

This paper is 100% cotton, acid free with no optical brighteners.  

Moenkopi Kozo 110

The surprise for me was discovering the Moab’s Moenkopi Kozo 110.  This is a very special paper, with a long and historic process behind it.  On occasion I’ll have a photograph that absolutely sings on this paper, and so instead of the traditional baryta print, I’ll list the offer with the kozo 110.

 

Inks

I print with Canon’s professional grade pigment inks that are archival rated.  It’s tough to pin-point an exact number of years, but Canon suggest 60+ years without fading.  More if museum grade glass is used on the frame.