Colour Management Workflow for Photographers and Artists
Essential Tips for Photographic and Fine Art Printing Colour management workflow is fundamental to photographic and art practice, especially when it comes to bringing your creative visions to life in print. Getting consistent results between what you see on your screen and what is reproduced in your final prints is essential for any photographer. Once you have a file on your screen that you have printed through the lab, you'll see how well it matches. At any point in time, you can request a Sample Pack which will have a sample of all our paper types and a printed copy [...]
Caring for your prints
How to care for your photos At Streets, we believe that art is meant to endure, and that's exactly what we strive for with our range of printed products. Whether it's canvas prints, fine art prints, acrylic prints, aluminium prints, or block mounts, each is meticulously crafted with archival materials, ensuring that your prints can be passed down through generations. However, even the sturdiest of creations need some tender loving care to maintain their allure. So here we've assembled a comprehensive guide on how to care for your photos and preserve their vibrancy and longevity. Canvas Prints: Canvas [...]
How big can I print my image?
Here's how you can find out... You know it, I know it - we're all snapping away with our at-the-ready smartphones and fancy pants cameras. But, when it comes to printing those priceless moments, we've found a Customer or two (a lot really) finding themselves in a pixelated pickle. It's a question we get asked every day - How big can I print my image without sacrificing quality? So! Let's talk about the world of pixel dimensions, image sizes, and finding the perfect print balance. Understanding Image Resolution: Image resolution refers to the number of pixels [...]
Selling digital files
What you need to think about and how Streets can help... Photographers have long been debating whether or not they should be selling digital files. The demand for digital files is high, but many photographers are hesitant because they fear Clients might misuse the digital images or misinterpret the value of the work they're paying for. However, if you're a photographer who has decided to sell digital files (and lets face it, if you’re not, you’re one of the very few), there are a couple of things you should think about to ensure your clients get the most [...]
What is the best monitor for a Photographer starting out?
One of my favourite parts of working in a pro lab is meeting new, talented photographers just starting out and watching their businesses grow, thrive and evolve into beautiful enterprises. But, as you can imagine or have already experienced, you might run into a few hiccups when diving headfirst into the photographic industry. So you've got all the good gear, camera, lenses, lighting and your photos look just right. You edit them to perfection on your laptop or desktop monitor and send them to print to a professional lab. But your images come back too dark, too light, really [...]
Why sell prints?
The importance of selling prints as a professional photographer... As a professional photographic lab, we understand that many photographers are sceptical about selling prints of their photos in a world where digital copies seem to be what every man and his dog is asking for. However, we believe that selling prints is crucial for any professional photographer's business. So, if you find yourself asking "why should I sell prints of my photos when everyone just wants digitals?". Allow us to touch on the importance of selling prints as a professional photographer and why they are a valuable addition [...]
Colour Management Workflow for Photographers and Artists
Essential Tips for Photographic and Fine Art Printing Colour management workflow is fundamental to photographic and art practice, especially when it comes to bringing your creative visions to life in print. Getting consistent results between what you see on your screen and what is reproduced in your final [...]
Caring for your prints
How to care for your photos At Streets, we believe that art is meant to endure, and that's exactly what we strive for with our range of printed products. Whether it's canvas prints, fine art prints, acrylic prints, aluminium prints, or block mounts, each is meticulously crafted with [...]
How big can I print my image?
Here's how you can find out... You know it, I know it - we're all snapping away with our at-the-ready smartphones and fancy pants cameras. But, when it comes to printing those priceless moments, we've found a Customer or two (a lot really) finding themselves in a pixelated [...]
Selling digital files
What you need to think about and how Streets can help... Photographers have long been debating whether or not they should be selling digital files. The demand for digital files is high, but many photographers are hesitant because they fear Clients might misuse the digital images or misinterpret [...]
What is the best monitor for a Photographer starting out?
One of my favourite parts of working in a pro lab is meeting new, talented photographers just starting out and watching their businesses grow, thrive and evolve into beautiful enterprises. But, as you can imagine or have already experienced, you might run into a few hiccups when diving headfirst [...]
Why sell prints?
The importance of selling prints as a professional photographer... As a professional photographic lab, we understand that many photographers are sceptical about selling prints of their photos in a world where digital copies seem to be what every man and his dog is asking for. However, we believe [...]