Fine Art Flower Photography by Ann Mackay
www.TheSunflowerGallery.co.uk
PRINTS: Fine-art photographic prints of all of my flower images are available to buy.
Archival inkjet prints (‘giclee’ prints) of the flower photographs in the gallery are for sale.
I make the prints myself, using HP Vivera pigment inks and premium-quality, heavyweight printing papers made by HP and Hahnemuhle. The combination of acid-free papers and modern fade-resistant pigment inks ensures that the print will last for over 200 years if displayed under glass. (For information about the tests by Wilhelm Imaging Research on HP Vivera inks used with HP and Hahnemuhle professional papers see the reports at www.wilhelm-research.com.)
I use only professional-grade, premium papers by Hahnemuhle and HP because they give beautiful prints which capture all the tiny details and subtle graduations of colour. I use Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 gsm for both limited edition and open edition colour prints. It is recognised as an ideal paper for professional photographic use. The matt surface has a lovely, velvety texture which gives the prints an individual look and helps to create a beautiful picture.
Black and white prints are currently made on either Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl (for A4 size), or HP 300 gsm Professional Satin (A3 and A3+/’A3-plus’ size prints) for excellent image detail and a very subtle sheen.
All print sizes are approximate and have a narrow white border on the paper to make mounting and framing easier. (Paper sizes are A4, A3 and A3+.) Print sizes are approximately 20 cm x 28 cm
All Photographs © Ann Mackay 2008. Photographs on this website may not be reproduced without written consent from Ann Mackay.
(8 x 11 ins), 28 x 40 cm (11 x 16 ins) and 31 x 46 cm (12 x 18 ins). Prices are shown in the Gallery. Please note that A3+ is called A3-plus on the PayPal pages.
Most of the prints are open-edition but there is now also a small selection of limited-edition prints. (See Gallery for details of these.)
The prints are first placed in a clear bag to protect them from fingerprints and then mailed in a heavy-duty postal tube. I try to get prints dispatched within seven days of order, but please allow up to 21 days (just in case I happen to be on holiday!). Please feel free to email me if you want to find out how long an order will take. (You can do this using the link on the ‘Contact’ page.)
My prints may also be bought at other galleries/exhibitions - see the ‘Home’ page.
Phalenopsis Orchid