Photography at Imagekind

Dave Wilson has been an avid photographer for 25 years working in a variety of media - 35mm monochrome, 35mm transparency and, over the last 5 years or so, digital. Although interested in a wide range of photographic subjects, most of his images stress bold shapes and highly saturated colours or, in the case of the monochrome work, high contrast effects. Recently, he has been experimenting with High Dynamic Range photography, a multi-exposure technique allowing the creation of very dramatic results.

All of Dave Wilson's work is copyrighted and it's for non-commercial use.

You can see more of Dave's work at Imagekind


Houston Skyscraper and Walkway


Hamilton Pool


Boots at the Wild West Store

What is Giclée printing?

"Giclée" means fine art ink jet print. The term was coined to differentiate fine art prints from commercial proofs made from similar equipment.

Giclée differs from other traditional printing methods. Posters are usually produced using offset lithography, which uses 4 colors of differing size dots to produce the colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). Newspapers are produced the same way. Giclée prints have the different colors of ink mix on the surface of the paper, so the colors are bright and uniform, even when examined close up. Imagekind's Giclée printers use 8 colors of ink (cyan, light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow, black, light black, and light light black), so we are able to produce a wider spectrum of color than a traditional print can.

Traditional prints take a longer time to set up, and generally require a large amount of prints to be made at one time to make up for the cost. One of the benefits of Giclée prints is that they are Print On Demand. The prints are not made until you order them, so you can order them one at a time or many all at once. Giclée prints are especially convenient for artists who would like to offer prints, as they do not need to purchase a large quantity up front.

Giclée prints are the perfect choice for those seeking a quick turnaround time and low overhead costs, but not sacrificing detail and quality.

Order your favorite image as a Giclée Print today.

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50% of Michael's profits on selected photographs are donated to the Fight Against Cancer.
See his Finger Lakes Memories gallery....the selected photos are identified in the description.
Check out his personal web site,
Michael Stephen Wills
for a chance to win a Limited Edition Fine Art print.

Please go by and view his latest work.
He posts regularly in his blogs on MySpace, and he would love hearing from you.
Here is his profile link:
theoneandonlyphotomaker
You will receive excellent prints at a reasonable price.


Summer Dream: Buttermilk Falls


Octillo Sunset


Sandfall in Antelope Canyon

Silvery Sunset


Glorious

To see more of Will's fabulous photography visit his galleries at Will Borden at Imagekind

Imagekind has ten different media types available for print-on-demand, including Enhanced Matte Poster, Premium Photo Glossy, Somerset Velvet Fine, UltraSmooth Fine Art, Hahnemuhle Torchon, Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308, Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl, and 2 types of print on canvas media, Premier Art Canvas and Piezo Pro Matte Canvas.

Here is a detailed description of each of the Print on Demand papers:

Enhanced Matte Poster
For artists and photographers seeking a flat matte surface, EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper is the ideal choice. This bright white paper is perfect for images that do not require gloss. It yields highly saturated images, while maintaining excellent highlight and shadow detail. Professional photographers, digital artists and amateurs alike will find EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper a remarkable choice for any project.

Premium Photo Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper offers the highest gloss level of any Epson resin coated photographic paper. Producing vivid life-like images that rival those of traditional silver halide prints, the ultra glossy finish, coupled with a 10 mil thickness and extremely wide color gamut, make this paper a favorite among discerning photographers. Its instant drying and non-cockling characteristics make use, handling, and display of the finished output trouble-free. It creates highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and high D-Max for true photographic reproductions. This paper can also be easily laminated to provide protection from light and moisture.

Premium Photo Luster
Wedding and portrait photographers have traditionally used luster paper for their photos. This popular surface is now available to digital printmakers via Epson's Premium Luster Photo Paper. This instant drying paper produces vivid, lifelike images that rival those of traditional silver halide prints. Premium Luster Photo Paper delivers highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high D-Max for true photographic reproductions. Its 10-mil RC base gives prints a photographic feel, and keeps the paper cockle-free. Ideal for use with all Epson Inks.

Somerset Velvet Fine Art
Somerset Velvet is a delicately textured fine art paper engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible. It has always been the first paper choice among serious artists and printmakers dating back to the 1700's and the days of handmade paper. Somerset Velvet is 100% cotton, acid-free paper with luxurious weight, texture and finish that truly delivers museum quality appearance.

UltraSmooth Fine Art
Artists and professional photographers require true archival print media in a variety of weights and surface textures for their digital fine art and photography. Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper is a 100% cotton hot press paper that is coated on both sides and is not only acid, lignin, and chlorine free, it is also pH buffered with calcium carbonate for a true archival sheet. This paper is engineered to give you the highest resolution and color saturation possible.

Hahnemuehle Torchon
Torchon by Hahnemuhle, is an acid free cotton rag watercolor paper with a parchment or pastel paper surface. Especially suitable for reproductions of oil, watercolor and pastel paintings. The printed side of this paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation. The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance. Common applications include fine art reproduction, business cards, greetings cards, post cards, novelty applications, certificates and presentation prints for display purposes.

Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308
A smooth bright white 100% rag based paper specifically designed to meet the need of photographers or artists using digital photographic output. The heavier 308 gsm paper provides the weight of an art paper with a smooth calendared surface, which picks up every detail captured in the photograph. The coated side of this paper provides excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation. The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance. Common applications include photographic and fine art reproduction, business cards, greeting cards, certificates and bookmaking. It is also ideal for computer generated artwork.

Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl
FineArt Pearl 285gsm is a triple coated, lignin free, 100% alpha-cellulose paper. The result is an age resistant paper with a surface that is remarkably similar to a traditional silver gelatin double-weight photo paper. Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl proved to be significantly superior in D-Max, white point and surface structure.

Premier Art Canvas
Gloss Canvas Finish. Made from a durable blend of 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton, PremierArt Canvas is a heavyweight, quality canvas utilizing a tight weave that is ideal for photographic, fine art and everyday printing alike. It offers a high resolution coating that is pliable enough to withstand stretching over bars, and displays a subtle texture for a true artistic appearance and feel. Combined with incredible color reproduction, PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson provides a high gloss finish, instant dry versatility, and water resistance to allow for all applications that require the highest image quality and an archival display life.

Pro Matte Canvas
Made from a durable blend of 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton, our Pro Matte Canvas is a heavyweight, quality canvas utilizing a tight weave that is ideal for photographic, fine art and everyday printing alike. It offers a high resolution coating that is pliable enough to withstand stretching over bars, and displays a subtle texture for a true artistic appearance and feel. Combined with incredible color reproduction, our Pro Matte Canvas provides a matte finish, instant dry versatility, and water resistance to allow for all applications that require the highest image quality and an archival display life.

FAQ at Imagekind

Ocracoke Island Sunset


Which End's Up?

For a real treat, see more of her photography at Jacque at Imagekind

Window to the Soul


Canyonlands Sunrise

Paul has several galleries at Imagekind, to see more of his photography, visit him at
Paul Coco at Imagekind

I hope you will visit my Exotic Floral Gallery.

To see more of my work visit my Galleries at Imagekind.

Sherry Holder Hunt's Zazzle Gallery Showcase
My newest lens. It features an assortment of the products available for purchase at Zazzle.

EZ DOODLE
This lens is about a technique I developed to teach children how to draw.
Also, a Draw On Me EZ Doodle Calendar is available:



EZ Doodle - Draw on me..... by SherryHolderHunt
More 2009 Calendars available from zazzle
More Family Calendars

Carl Perkins
All about Carl Perkins.

Art With Heart
Features various Zazzle artists that donate all or a portion of their profits to different charities.

Art by Cyra
Cyra Cancel's Zazzle Showcase

Fractals At Zazzle

Photography At Imagekind

shh...don't tell gallery
My gallery at Zazzle.

Nashville Star
Nashville Star's 6th season has ended, this lens was an interactive lens, hope you voted for your favorite! Will keep you updated when the 7th season begins.