I have had the most delicious delivery today from Hahnemühle UK of 2 boxes Photo Rag® Baryta – 315 gsm, 100% Cotton, white, high-gloss finish, without optical brighteners, acid- and lignin-free.

I chose this paper at the Photography Show and it was a huge toss up between the Pearl and the High Gloss. Obviously the High Gloss won!

I really wanted a traditional dark room feeling and whilst I have many many and I mean many blacks in my photographs, I decided that the gloss would be the best fit for this.  The Pearl would be a really good fit too, but hey I chose the gloss.

I am using a Canon Pixma Pro10S which is an A3+ printer, and I will get the ICC profiles to match up perfectly. I love printing – it’s a form of therapy, which all Photographers ought to do themselves in one way or another, as it allows you to really see .. well your mistakes as well as your achievements. I love using Bayeux in London too, but that’s for larger formats  – so meanwhile it’s back to me, whilst I choose a good soundtrack to get this show on the Row.

From the Hahnemühle website…

Hahnemühle FineArt have been producing paper in the Saxony Valley since 1584. Today´s portfolio comprises traditional and digital FineArt papers for drawing, painting, giclée printing plus speciality printing paper and life science applications.

Hahnemühle is the inventor of Digital FineArt papers for giclée photographic and art reproduction. As a pioneer and world market leader, Hahnemühle continuously refines its genuine artist papers for exclusive prints of photographs, digital art and art reproductions.

Soft pure spring water, high-quality cellulose, first-rate expertise in paper production and an absolute commitment to quality have always been key commitments of the Hahnemühle brand.

Hahnemühle’s ethos of environmental responsibility is inseparable from the company’s history. The ‘Green Rooster’ icon is a symbol of the brands active support for eco-friendly initiatives including reforestation, animal protection and environmental education programmes.

All papers and life science solutions have class–leading quality attributes and excellent ageing resistance. Hahnemühle has a worldwide reputation as a ‘Brand of the Century’ among photographers, artists, museums, galleries and collectors. Products are available in more than 130 countries worldwide.  For further information on the brand, history and environmental responsibilities visit www.hahnemuehle.co.uk

Thank you ever so much Hahnemühle and now to get cracking on this printing feast.

Much Love
Lara
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