FINE ART PRINTS

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTS FOR COMMISSIONED WORK

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DMT Imaging offers professional digital photographic services to individuals, small businesses, corporations and editorial publications (please call to check availability).  I provide high-resolution photographic coverage of corporate events, weddings, sports competitions, environmental portraits, advertising proects, feature stories, spot news and special events.  Photojournalistic event coverage is published as an online web gallery the same day or even while the event is still happening; rapid turnaround for publication or client use is a specialty.  My photographic expertise can be secured for imaging projects, as well as for camera/computer system workflow consultation; I offer individualized training on image capture and post-processing fundamentals for both beginners and professionals.  In addition to viewing and ordering on this website, many of my fine art images can be seen and purchased at art fairs in the Monterey Bay area (please note that some images on this website are available for editorial and/or exclusive use only).

I currently create photographic images using high-resolution Nikon D3 and D2X digital SLR cameras (typically shooting in RAW format) or high-resolution film scans from the Nikon F6  (typically Fuji Velvia scanned with a Nikon Coolscan and saved in TIFF format).  Post-processing is done on the Mac platform utilizing Photomechanic, Photoshop CS3, and Adobe Lightroom 2.0.  The image files are printed using an Epson 3800 and 9800 with UltraChrome archival inks;  Wilhelm Imaging Research has rated the light-fastness of these pigmented inks at 48-71 years depending on method of display (framed behind glass is best).  The current technology of high-end digital SLRs and archival ink jet printers is superior in sharpness, color and overall quality to the custom, wet-process prints (Cibachrome, Type R and Type C) that I have made for many years in the traditional darkroom.  In comparative tests, I have shot Nikon high-res digital and Fuji Velvia film side-by-side, and the printed digital file is visibly better than a 35mm film-based darkroom print at the same magnification.  The superiority of detail and color in an Epson Ultrachrome print from a high-resolution film scan compared to a Fuji Supergloss darkroom print from the same transparency is considerable.  Digital imaging and Photoshop post-processing, combined with pigment-based inks, provides both outstanding technical quality as well as the light-fastness to last a lifetime.

All mats, frames and materials are of archival quality and are custom made and assembled in my studio.  The frames I primarily utilize are black wood, one inch wide, with high quality hardware fittings and glass.  Here is an example of what the matted and framed 13x19 prints look like.  Custom sizes, special matting and numerous framing options are available.  Shipping is $15 on orders for unmatted prints in the continental United States; $20 for matted prints; and framed prints require $30 shipping and handling.  Visa, Mastercard, and personal checks are all accepted (California residents must pay applicable sales tax).  To order fine art prints, you may email or call and then simply provide a description of the image you are interested in.  Your order will be confirmed promptly.  Please allow one week for delivery.  Note that some of my work presented here is for editorial use only.  To secure reproduction rights in consumer magazines, advertising brochures or on the web, please call for a quote.

This site Copyright ©2003-2008 D.M. Troutman.  All rights reserved.  All images protected under United States and international copyright laws which provide substantial penalties for infringement.  The images MAY NOT BE DOWNLOADED except by the normal viewing process of your browser.  The use of any of these images, in whole or in part, for any purpose including, but not limited to, reproduction, storage, printing, copying, transmitting, publication, manipulation, digitization or other usage, electronic or otherwise, alone or with any other material, is expressly prohibited without the written permission of D.M. Troutman.  No images are within Public Domain.  All entries to this website are logged; by entering this site you are agreeing to be bound by these conditions.  In the event that an infringement is detected, you will be contacted and invoiced at 10x the standard usage fee and/or prosecuted for copyright infringement in U.S. Federal Court, where you will be subject to a fine of US$150,000 statutory damages as well as all court costs and attorneys' fees.

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