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i specialize in fine art platinum/palladium prints.
light-sensitive noble metal salts are handmixed and handcoated onto fine art archival paper. the markings you see around the images are the brushstrokes, which can be matted out in a displayed print or shown to highlight the handcrafted nature of the images.
the images tend to have a warm brown-black tone, though by adding gold chloride a cool bluish-grey tone can be brought out in the highlights.
these prints are also often referred to as platinotypes and date back to the early days of photography. the process reached its heyday in the 1890s and early 1900s. kodak produced a commercial platinum paper but the advent of world war one and the soaring price of platinum killed the process.
in recent years these older so-called alternative photographic processes have enjoyed a revival amongst artists and photographers, the platinum/palldium print being amongst the most popular due to the quality of the image it can produce.
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pricing
We have the following packages, with a "build your own" option also available:
- "Andy Warhol". Not a mere 15 minutes of fame as Andy Warhol suggested, but a full 6 hours of coverage on your wedding day. $1,000.
- "Van Gogh". 7 hours on your wedding day and a one hour engagement shoot, as well as an 8x10 print in full vibrant colors printed on fine art paper. $1,200.
- "Rembrandt". Known not only as a master painter but also a master printmaker, the Rembrandt package consists of unlimited hours on your wedding day, an engagement shoot, and one 8x10 handcrafted platinum print. $1,500.
- "Da Vinci". The renowned master of just about everything, and just about everything is what you get with this package. Same as the Rembrandt but you also get a 30 page 10x13 leather or silk-bound GraphiStudio album, and a second photographer. $2,000.
All my packages include all images on DVD with usage rights, and online proofing with print ordering option.
Platinum prints (also known as platinotypes) are handcrafted black and white prints made from platinum and palladium handcoated onto art paper. Each one is a unique piece of artwork. Please see my Fine Art Prints portfolio for more details.
frequently asked questions
how would you describe your style?
i shoot in a candid photojournalistic style. i endeavor to be as unobstrusive as possible. if you want a more traditional posed approach to some of your shots, i can do that too.
do i get the digital files of the images you take?
yes, i deliver them to you within 5 to 20 business days. you have full usage rights.
what are your fees? what packages do you have?
you can find my fees on my pricing page.
i do. please enquire. see my contact page.
do you offer engagement portraits?
yes i do. a session is included with some of my packages.
how many pictures do you take?
depending on the length of time you have me shoot your wedding, around 700 to 1000, more than enough for plenty of great prints and an album if you so choose.
what camera do you use? do you have back-up equipment?
i use a canon 1ds mark iii and a canon 5d mark ii as my primary cameras. i have a large selection of lenses, from a fisheye to 200mm telephoto, as well as backup equipment.
a toy camera is a cheap plastic camera usually made in the sixties which has a very dreamy quality to its images. it can be a bit hit-and-miss but when the images do work they look great! i prefer to print them small, around 5x5, to retain their dreamy quality. i prefer to use the classic diana cameras.
what are platinum/palladium print? what are platinotypes?
platinum/palladium prints, also know as platinotypes, are handcrafted prints made from platinum and palladium metal salts handcoated onto fine art paper. the process originated in the 1870s and is enjoying a revival amongst photographic artists.
do you bring a second photographer?
i can bring a second photographer if required. my top-of-the-line package includes a second photographer.
how long do you take to deliver my images?
i deliver them to you within 5 to 20 business days.
can you put together an album for us?
yes. i use GraphiStudio mainly due to their wide selection of options, but i do work with other companies too.
yes. i cannot compete price-wise with the likes of Walmart, so i mainly offer prints on archival fine art papers, black and white digital prints and of course fine art platinum prints.
yes. travel fees are applicable only for travel more than 2 hours from denver.
yes, i require a $300 deposit.
yes i have full coverage.
contact
Please call or email if you would like to arrange a consultation or if you have
any questions.
I can be contacted via email at robert@fineart-weddings.com
or by phone at 303 907 3385.
