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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Welcome Erica Lack


Yay! Delighted to be working with Erica Lack - animator and illustrator. We recently completed a number of beautiful fine art prints for Erica. We invite you to check out her blog and Etsy shop!


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Friday, December 4, 2009

ImageMe Photo Frenzies kick-off!

Welcome to a great new concept in making photography fun, and something that all enthusiasts can enjoy. Our client ImageMe has launched an exciting new activity - the Photo Frenzy and opened the studio for anyone interested in trying new things to come and have a go in a themed monthly photography activity.

You can see all the details on the Photo Frenzy website, but here's an example of the first theme you can try your hand at - Drawing with Light!


Next Photo Frenzy: December 6th, 10am - 1pm.
84a Hurstmere Road Takapuna (upstairs)

PHOTO FRENZIES are held on the first Sunday of every month (January is the exception, with the Frenzy being held on the 17th).

The Frenzy is free and open to everyone. Donations will be collected for The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ - helping to restore vision to people in the Pacific region.

Each month there will be a different theme. Watch out for 'Quirky Characters', 'Hollywood Starlets' and more...

The first theme, Drawing with Light, gives you the chance to get creative!

The images will be posted online so participants can purchase prints.

The best images will be made into a large artwork and exhibited on the mezzanine floor of the Takapuna Library.

See you at the next Frenzy!
All images copyright Lisa Crandall 2009.

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Friday, November 20, 2009

They Call Me Bruce


Check out this cheeky so-and-so! "Bruce" by Tony Smith, captured (presumably demanding that Tony share his chips!) on St. Heliers beach. At 36 x 24 inches this a conversation-starter image. If you're interested in a copy drop us a line and we'll get you in touch with Tony, or send you along to his new shop in Ponsonby! (So new we haven't even had a chance to get along there ourselves).

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Love Hurts!

We are excited and proud to be working for the very talented Hamish McLaughlan of The Tattooed Heart in Auckland.

You can see a selection of Hamish's work amongst many others, at the upcoming "Love Hurts" exhibition at 202 Karangahape Road, Auckland.

Giclee Print Limited is producing some beautiful fine art paper prints for Hamish - there's a sneak preview of the image below, but you'll have to attend the exhibition to see more!

12-26 November - don't forget.


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Monday, October 26, 2009

New Visual Artist on board!

We're delighted to be working with another talented visual artist, Tara Lemana from Kapiti, Wellington, NZ. Tara produces a varied array of photography and visual art and has a vibrant style. We recently printed for a Tara a commissioned portrait (seen here) which we think is just lovely - a gift from mother to daughter.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Welcome Paper Cut

Congratulations to our newest client Aimee Carruthers of Paper Cut Design on her recent collaborative exhibition: Illustration Friday, held recently at Cross Street Studios.

We made fine art digital (giclée) prints of her wonderful illustrations which came out just beautifully! We're especially delighted for Aimee that sales were made.

Don't miss out...! Be sure to check out the these charming images for sale in Aimee's online shop.

Hurrah!


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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

You Beauty!

Congratulations to our client Andrew Bignall, the Official Photographer to the Miss North Shore Beauty Pageant, 2010.

Check out the event website here: and the Facebook page here.

You can see many great examples of Andrew's work shooting models here and become a fan on his Facebook page to easily make contact here.




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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Giclée: What's in a name?

Ever wondered what our company name means?


Well - we didn't make it up, but it is a coined term originally intended to remove the "digital" connotation from the process we use. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giclée, for an overview, and here: http://www.dpandi.com/giclee/giclee.html for details from someone who knows.

We see all sorts of nonsense explanations, but we've done our homework, and these are the one you can rely on.


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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Surf Photography: Alan Ashworth Portfolio Gallery

If you love New Zealand coastal images - particularly those that are centred around the surfing world, then you need look no further than the current and growing portfolio of one Alan Ashworth, of Muriwai.

Alan is a well known name in surfing imagery circles both here and around the world. Please view our slideshow of the beautiful canvas prints we've made for Alan, all of which are available for sale to you. We know these images well, having personally made large prints from every single one. We have our favourites. Which are yours?

Alan Ashworth Photography Portfolio Gallery (Click here to launch a slideshow ina new window)

Check out more of Alan's work in his internationally published longboard surfing magazine - the latest issue is out NOW!: http://slidemagazine.com/


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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Competition Successes

It's a continuing source of satisfaction to rub shoulders with talented people. One always hopes that some of the talent will "rub off"! We like to bask in the reflected glory of their successes (even when it's not based on anything we've done!) So here are some happy tales which we pleased to share. :D

Malcolm McNeill is a client of ours doing extremely well with his photography. He has had two recent notable successes which we feel deserve a mention.

Auckland Photoday was way back in June - time flies when you're as busy as we are - it doesn't seem like very long ago we were racking our brains ourselves trying to think what to shoot for it. Of course we spent more time thinking than doing, and ultimately didn't enter this year. Hundreds of others did of course, and among them was Malcolm, about whose winning shot "Te Henga" the judges said:


"This is a cleverly composed and happy winter moment of fun obviously taken during a family’s beach trip. The son’s portrait is both a natural and positive image filled with genuine affection. Sometimes what seems the simplest image is the hardest to achieve."

No part of Malcolm's success with this can be attributed to Giclée Print Limited. We can, however, boast that this image did look absolutely wonderful printed on our textured fine-art paper, shortly after the competition.

The next item is one that we can lay claim to have played a small part in. Malcolm's image "The Swimmer" was awarded second prize in the North Shore National Salon of Photography, and was also printed by us on textured fine-art paper. Naturally, we think it looked great.

Well done, Malcolm!




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Monday, July 20, 2009

Don't be fooled!

Don't be fooled by canvas printers who have very low prices... chances are they use sub-standard materials, folks!

Naturally it is crucial to only use original, printer-manufacturer archival quality pigment-based inks, but that's not all...

Check the weight of the canvas - 450gsm is good, 350gsm - not so good, less than 250gsm is appalling.

Is the canvas white? That can be good, unless it was made white with "Optical Brightener Additives" in the inkjet receptor coating using these additives effectively eliminates any archival (long life) claims - even when using good inks and a protective coating - OBAs will cause your print to age, yellow and crack much sooner than a good quality canvas.

Is it pure cotton? This can be misleading - pure cotton is generally not as consistent in terms of fine texture, and introduces more blemishes such as seeds and knots.

The canvas we use passes all of these tests.

Sadly, there are companies out there who will use inferior materials and not even know what harm they are doing to your precious images in the long run.

It pays to check. Any giclee (digital inkjet) printing outfit that can not answer these questions appropriately may not be the best firm to trust with displaying your images to their best advantage.


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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Nature Untouched - Photographic Exhibition

We are delighted to announce a solo exhibition by our wonderful client and friend, the very talented Priscilla Everts.

Nature Untouched is a wonderful collection of photographic works exploring a natural history theme with a strong botannical flavour. Beautiful flowers, petals, leaves will adorn the walls of the Lake House Art Centre until July 26th 2009. Don't miss out!

Celebration opening: Sat. July 11th, 3-5pm.
Nature Untouched - An exhibition of photographic artworks by Priscilla Everts
Lake House Arts Centre, July 7th - 26th 2009
37 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna, Daily 10am to 4pm

Fine Art and Canvas Prints by Giclée Print Limited

Saturday, July 4, 2009

The Aussies love 'em too!

You'll agree, we're sure, that there is sweet satisfaction is knowing that one's work is appreciated.

Lisa Crandall of ImageMe produces work that is appreciated in a very measurable way: she keeps winning awards and accolades for her beautifully crafted images!

The latest trophies in Lisa's cabinet (which is getting pretty crowded) were awarded for all four images that were submitted to the Australian Professional Photography Awards. Fantastic result Lisa - well done!

And - speaking of appreciation - we're very grateful for the kind words of acknowledgement for the work we do for Lisa - proud to have been mentioned on the ImageMe Blog here.



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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

"Our View" - Part of the 2009 Auckland Festival of Photography

We have proudly sponsored "Our View" and exhibition curated by Xavier Radic as part of the 2009 Auckland Festival of Photography. The works were exhibited between 26 May and 16 June at the Nathan Homestead.

Congratulations to the winning entrants, below:

1st Prize: 36" x 24" Stretched Canvas Print or $225 value - Lynn Hedges, for ‘Detroit Airport’.





Runner up: 24" x 16" Stretched Canvas Print or $145 value - Diane Lane, for ‘Late Autumn View’.







Merit Prize: 8" x 12" Stretched Canvas Print or $85 value - Bruce Nairn, for ‘Postman’s Dilemma’.

Well done, everyone - we look forward to meeting you all and producing your prize prints!

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Photographers! > Useful Learning Website

Courtesy of the North Shore Photographic Society:

The link below is one I've just come across and covers some useful tips and training. Although directed at Canon equipment users, most of what I've looked at so far would be equally valuable applied to other brands.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Muriwai Arts Trail 2009 - Alan Ashworth

The imagery of Alan (Al) Ashworth brings the canvas alive with the raw energy of our untamed coastlines.  To view a collection of simply stunning pieces, from canvasses we've made for him right through to some classic framed works from other galleries, please visit the Muriwai Arts Trail 2009.  We know you'll love Alan's work.


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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

What looks best - Fine Art paper print at A3 or A4?

We have recently answered a series of questions from a potential client asking about our Fine Art paper printing services, and the costs for these.  These questions started with very general pricing enquiries, and ended up ultimately with the followinmg question, which I hadn't been asked before: 

"Now before sending you  some photos I would like to ask one more thing: to hang a photo on a  wall what is a suitable size? A3? A4?"

This was our reply:

"I guess it depends on the nature of the image itself (is it something best appreciated at close inspection for small details?); related to this is the viewing distance (i.e. - how far away from the image will you be standing, usually, when observing it?).  Also consider the size of the wall (too small a print will look silly, too big a print could dominate the room and look cumbersome).  The size of your mat and frame will play a part in the appearance, and finally of course cost is always a consideration.
 
In my office and in our home I have a number of canvas and paper prints of varying sizes.  Right in front of me is a HUGE seascape of a rolling surf wave - this is something like 60 x 38 inches!  It's wonderful, and I can stare at it for hours - even sitting right in front of it (it fills my field of view).  Slightly further away on the wall to my left are some small 8x12 snaps of family members - I can see them clearly enough, but I'd probably go over and look closely to enjoy them better.  Adjacent to these are some really great family photos at 24x16 (about A2) or 24 x18 .  This is one of our most popular and versatile print sizes.  It's four times the size of an A4, and less then twice the price - so represents extremley good value.
 
You don't need to be restricted to these sizes, of course - you can always crop the image to a shape that is perhaps more square, or wider and more panoramic.
 
If the choice *must* be between A4 and A3 I'd go A3 as a good general purpose print size.  BUT - if you order an A4, I'll have to charge you for an A3 anyway as the smallest paper we have available is 17" wide - i.e. you can have 2 x A4 prints OR 1 x A3 print on the same physical page, for $28 plus GST on fine art paper.  (Remember there is normally a $50 minimum - so you could have 1 x A2 print, OR 2 x A3 prints, OR 4 x A4 prints, OR 1 x A3 AND 2 x A4 prints on the page, all for $56 (excl.)"

As an after-thought, it bears mentioning that the ISO A4 etc. sizes do not necessarily relate all that well to photographs, which are typically of either a 4:3 or 3:2 ratio.  There's always some compromise!

For readers outside of NZ, please note all prices are in NZD (New Zealand Dollars) and for overseas orders there is no GST (sales tax) component to add.   Overseas postage can be very inexpensively arranged for flat-packed or rolled prints.

We hope this answer is of help to anyone thinking about the best way to present their work.

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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Smashingly Good Resource

We just discovered a brilliant online source for information to make your life easier as a photographer, designer, illustrator, etc.  If you have the inclination; we strongly recommend you bookmark the following page, and then spend a LOT of time studying the well-presented content.  We plan to do just that (when we're not making beautiful prints of your work!).


Wednesday, April 22, 2009

New artists a sign of the times?

Is it a sign of the times that more and more of our business is coming from professional artists and photographers?

In these days of talk of a recession it is interesting that we are actually seeing an increase in the numbers of professional enquiries and large orders. It could be that some are taking the initiative and becoming more proactive in their self-representation and thereby generating work. 

Of course it could also be that we are increasingly visible; and increasingly well thought of.  We'd be very pleased and proud if that were indeed the case.

So... If you are a professional photographer, artist or designer please know that we'd be delighted to help with your next gallery piece or exhibition; or be the provider that produces that next studio shot / wedding portrait... or what have you!

With great images presented on the best value giclee fine art or canvas prints in New Zealand, we're sure your reputation and sales volumes will increase, too.

Let us help you realise your vision.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Rachael Foster: Fresh Kiwi Painter with a Super Realism Style

Congratulations to our valued client Rachel Foster, on sales of her brilliant images on gallery-wrapped canvas giclees at recent shows and via her gallery outlets!


Click here to view one of our many collaborations, and please also check out Rachael's own site at www.RachaelFoster.co.nz.

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Friday, February 13, 2009

FaceBook Favourites Gallery updated

Check out some of our recent work!
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Friday, February 6, 2009

Welcome to, and Testimonial from Ali Teo - Illustrator

We are super-proud to welcome Ali Teo as a new client. Our first job for Ali has been for prints on fine art paper to go in an exhibition of a selection of Ali's published illustrations from children's books. Naturally we wanted to do a good job; and this is what Ali had to say:


"I make my living from my artwork so I am very picky about having it reproduced properly, but I am happy to say that Giclee Print Limited's attention to detail exceeded even mine. The quality of the art paper prints was above my expectations and the service was personal yet highly professional. Mike and Jenny went the extra mile and it shows in the results. I look forward to an ongoing relationship with Giclee Print Limited."
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Ali Teo, February 2008
(www.aliteo.co.nz)

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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Aspects of Healing - Exhibition by Carol Lindsay

Giclee Print is proud to promote and support an exhibition at the Signal Gallery by one of our favourite clients. Carol Lindsay is talented, insightful, and a real pleasure to know and work with.


Carol's portaits - indeed all her works - are personal and evocative. Her exhibition "Aspects of Healing" will strike a chord with many people.
Signal Gallery can be found at 505 State Highway 16 in Auckland and is open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm during the summer months.

Aspects of Healing opens today - Sun 1st February 2009 at 4pm - and runs for the entire month. See you there!

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