Digitals vs Printing

Why printed fine art portraits matter more than digital files alone.

You receive your digital files, but what comes next? Let’s consider the options:

No prints — only digital files

• Endless images to sort through — scroll, scroll, scroll, still scrolling.

Stored on your hard drive

• Hard drives can fail, so backups are essential.
• A strong organization system is needed to find your images later.

Stored on a thumb drive

• Where did I put that thumb drive?
• Thumb drives can fail too, so a backup copy is still necessary.
• Technology changes over time — remember floppy disks?
• They are not displayed where you can enjoy them every day.

Ordering your own print because you are a do it yourself person

• Usually ordered from a consumer lab used for snapshots.
• Colors may print too saturated, too dull, or inaccurate.
• Often printed on glossy paper that does not suit most fine art portraits.
• Requires your own research, which can feel overwhelming and confusing.
• The finished print may look nice, but it often lacks a professional fine art appearance.

Purchased through your professional photographer

• Printed with professional fine art materials selected for your image.
• Color is true, accurate, and beautifully balanced.
• Archival quality — designed to maintain tone and beauty over time.
• Acid & lignin free — helps preserve longevity and prevent yellowing.
• Made to last well over 100 years.
• You will be glad you chose this option every time you see your finished portrait displayed in your home.

While ordering through your photographer may feel like a greater investment, it often provides better value in both your time, as well as the quality and longevity of the finished artwork.