Photographs
 
The following provides information about the creation of Laura's photographs from start to finish. If you have any further questions, please email Laura: laura@laurafowlerphotography.com
 
Film

Laura's photographs are all shot with 35mm and medium format slide film. She uses a Nikon F100 with several Nikon lenses, including a Nikon 17-35 f/2.8, a Nikon 80-200 f/2.8, and a Nikon 200mm micro lens.

The medium format photographs are taken with a Hasselblad 503CW. The medium format film is noteworthy for its ability to enlarge without loss of sharpness or detail.

   
Scanning Laura's photographs are scanned with a Nikon Super Coolscan 4000 ED or a Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 ED. Both of these scanners are able to capture the detailed information found on the 35mm and medium format slide film and transfer it to the computer.
   
Printing

Laura prints the photographs using an Epson Stylus Pro 4000 or 9800 ink jet printer. These are professional wide format printers that use 8-color ultrachrome ink technology. These inks have amazing color fidelity and are archival.

Premium Glossy Paper: Laura uses this paper because of its archival quality and thickness. This paper feels like a traditional photograph, and it is rated by Wilhelm Research to last at least 85 years if displayed in normal conditions.

Canvas: Laura uses canvas for her limited edition pieces. It is archival, water-resistant, and it is coated to protect it from damaging UV rays.

"Giclee" is a french word meaning "spray," and is used to describe the process of spraying thousands of tiny droplets of ink onto canvas or paper.

"Gallery wrapped" means the photograph is wrapped around the border of the stretcher bars, so that it looks like a continuous image around the sides, top, and bottom. It does not need a frame.

"Limited edition" means the photo is one from an edition that is limited to a certain number. The two limited edition sizes available for sale on this website have an edition size of 500, and the photographs are delivered with a certificate of authenticity signed by Laura Fowler.

   
Matting Laura offers smaller sizes matted to fit standard sized frames. The mats are off-white, acid-free, and titled and signed by Laura Fowler.
 
 

Satisfaction Guaranty:

The final product will be shippped to you after it is made with the finest archival products available, and it is personally inspected for quality and signed by Laura Fowler. If for any reason you are unhappy with your order, you may return the photograph and have it replaced by a photograph of equal or lesser value within 45 days of the delivery date.