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Handling Large Photographic Prints Although this may seem like a trivial thing to point out, most of us are used to shuffling through a handful of 4x6’s with little thought of permanent damage to the print! (after all, their only 49 cents right!) When handling larger photographic prints, care and diligent consideration take on a whole new meaning. Large photographs usually are going to come as a fairly large investment and deserve an equal amount of attention to detail! All of my photographs are printed on glossy paper to achieve maximum color, sharpness, and saturation, therefore fingerprints, liquid spills, and creases can be especially devastating and are not repairable. Your print will arrive in well padded shipping tube with an “Open This End First” sticker on the end which will contain the cotton gloves and surgical mask for handling your print( ‘s). (view here) (Should the tube appear damaged or crushed in any way contact me ASAP for return shipment instructions and an immediate replacement!) Before you unpack the tube your print was shipped in, you need to choose a flat and unobstructed area in which to view your new print! The floor seems at to be a great candidate at first, but foot prints be they human, doggie, or kitty are un-repairable! A large kitchen table is usually capable of supporting the full dimensions of the print is ideal. (view here) NOTE: All liquid refreshments will destroy a print almost as fast as wadding it up in a ball so make sure that all liquids are out of range and not on the table! Large photographs will inevitably evoke an “ooh, ahh, or Look At That” or similar reaction which may also be accompanied by a small drop of spit! (sneezing is forbidden) although a small drop of liquid can be wiped off without damage should you roll the print back up wet it will glue itself together, forever! Each Print that I ship will contain a surgical mask and cotton gloves for handling your new print! Use them, and caution others who may be viewing the print to be aware of their surroundings. I have personally handled unframed, signed and numbered photographs, that cost in excess of $25,000 so you can understand why I am so keenly aware of the “oops” factor that and what it can cause in un-repairable damage to a print! By far the best way to store your print (before framing) is to keep it in the tube that it was shipped in. In that same line of thought always roll the print up when moving it around. (view here) Trying to hold it by the corners will invariably result in bent corners and creases that are not covered by warranty. The sheer weight of the paper is much greater than you would imagine at first glance. A little thought will go a long way in preventing an un-repairable oops!!!
Should you have any additional questions regarding this topic please feel free to contact personally!
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