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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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!).

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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.

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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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."
- Ali Teo, February 2008
(www.aliteo.co.nz)

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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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