Most of Joseph's original images were made with a large format camera resulting in original transparencies or negatives of 4" x 5".  The fine resolution, detail and tonality of the larger size original cannot be matched by those of a 35mm or medium format camera.  The 4"x 5" transparency or negative is 16 times larger than a 35mm transparency or negative.  The technical quality is unrivaled, as the larger transparency clearly becomes evident in bigger sized prints.  The finished product is a true fine art print worthy of collection and display.

Joseph uses two different printing processes, depending on the particular image.
The two processes are:

              1) Crystal Archive LightJet 5000 Photographic Prints; and
              2) Traditional Type AC@ Exhibition Prints.

The LightJet 5000 prints utilize the latest state-of-the-art digital process. First, Joseph=s 4" x 5" transparency is scanned on a super high resolution drum scanner.  Then, Joseph works with his custom printer to apply darkroom equivalent adjustments to the image using Adobe Photoshop. These modifications include burning and dodging, contrast and color balance, and saturation controls, similar to processes used in black and white photography. There are no other manipulations, such as changing the color of trees or substituting parts of other images. Only traditional darkroom equivalents are used!!!

Once a master digital file is created the image is printed on to Fuji Crystal Archive Paper through a laser procedure, and then the photographic paper is processed through traditional photographic chemistry. This method results in greater resolution, especially in larger prints. Fuji Crystal Archive Paper is highly archival (70+ years), even greater than the highly touted Cibachrome or Ilfochrome papers. Fine matte or glossy papers are used.  The new matte paper has wonderful tonal range never before equaled and it now has the depth and pop of Cibachrome papers.  It is Joseph's current choice for printing. There are no other processes that result in a true photographic print, optical or digital, that can equal the LightJet for color quality, sharpness and image control. LightJet 5000 prints enable far more accurate renditions of Joseph=s images than traditional enlargements. They can match the range of color and contrast as seen by Joseph=s eye, which is important, as the human eye has far greater latitude and range than transparency film. The limitations of the traditional optical enlarging process are virtually eliminated and the final print results in superior color quality, accuracy, resolution, tonal range and longevity.

Type AC@ Prints are produced by use of a contact internegative from a 4" x 5" transparency. They have traditionally been the photographer=s choice and means of analog printing because they enable the photographer to have his images custom hand printed with a broad tonal range. Joseph=s Type AC@ museum quality prints are also made on Fuji Crystal Archive papers. The longevity of these prints also exceed that of Cibachrome or Ilfochrome prints, which are known for their fade resistant quality.

Notes

It should be noted that, due to the inherent limitations in resolution of computer monitors and lengthy times of downloading pictures, the high quality and sharpness of Joseph's images cannot be matched by the Web.  The quality of any photographic print ordered from this web site will far surpass any image shown on this site.

It should be further noted that the copyright symbols appearing on this site's images will not appear in any original prints ordered from this site.  The symbols are for copyright notification purposes only.

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