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Aspect Ratio & Print Size

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Aspect ration versus print size is an important issue to understand when printing your photographs. When digital cameras appeared on the scene they were designed to mimic the look and operation of analog cameras. Even today’s digital cameras have sensor sizes based on traditional analog film formats.

Why does aspect ratio matter when printing?

It matters because aspect ratio, the proportion of your camera’s sensor length vs. width, determines how your image fits on a piece of printing paper. If you choose a print size that does not match the aspect ratio of your camera image, then you will need to crop your image to fit on the print. Use the chart below to give you an Idea of the print size that matches your camera’s sensor or film size.

 

Aspect Ratio Versus Print Size

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Aspect ration versus print size is an important issue to understand when printing your photographs. When digital cameras appeared on the scene they were designed to mimic the look and operation of analog cameras. Even today’s DSLR cameras have sensor sizes based on traditional analog film formats.

Why does aspect ratio matter when printing?

It matters because aspect ratio, the proportion of your camera’s sensor length vs. width, determines how your image fits on a piece of printing paper. If you choose a print size that does not match the aspect ratio of your camera image, then you will need to crop your image to fit on the print. Use the chart below to give you an Idea of the print size that matches your camera’s sensor or film size.

 

 

Glossary of terms used on this site

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DSI Digital Silver Prints® Fiber

DSI Digital Silver Prints® Fiber are premium black and white prints on double weight silver gelatin Ilford fiber base photo paper (310gsm). Exposed with light from digital files, processed in photographic chemistry, archivally washed, air dried, and flattened. Features baryta coating on an archival alpha cellulose base and superior silver content for exceptional tonal range and archival permanence.

DSI Digital Silver Prints® RC

DSI Digital Silver Prints® RC are Black and white prints on Ilford RC (Resin Coated) Pearl surface paper (190gsm). Medium weight paper with neutral to cool image tone. Processed in liquid chemistry to archival standards. Lays perfectly flat with beautiful neutral black, white, and gray tones.

Silver Gelatin Printing

Traditional photographic printing method using light-sensitive silver halide crystals in an emulsion on paper. When exposed to light and chemically processed, creates a permanent black and white image composed of metallic silver particles. Silver gelatin prints are known for exceptional archival permanence and continuous tone quality.

Giclée Printing

French term meaning “splash” or “squirt.” Giclée commonly refers to high-quality inkjet printing process using archival pigment inks on fine art papers. Used interchangeably with “inkjet printing” or “fine art inkjet printing.” DSI produces museum quality giclée prints up to 60 inches wide.

Museum Quality Prints

Professional-grade prints meeting the highest standards for color accuracy, archival permanence, and presentation. Produced using calibrated equipment, archival materials, and skilled craftsmanship suitable for gallery exhibitions, museum collections, and fine art portfolios.

Archival Printing

Printing process using materials and methods designed for maximum longevity and image stability. Includes acid-free papers, lightfast pigment inks or stable silver gelatin processes, proper chemical processing, and archival washing techniques.

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Custom Wood Frames

Custom wood frame, maple float frame, image ©Lisa Cueman
Custom maple float frame, silver finish – ©Lisa Cueman Photography

Our solid custom wood frames are museum-quality, handcrafted with precision in Boston. Custom profiles and finishes are available upon request, allowing for personalized design choices. Please contact us for additional information and to place your order. Unsure about print size and your camera’s aspect ratio? Visit our post on the subject.

  • UV Conservation Clear Acrylic is our standard glazing
  • Optium Museum Acrylic® available upon request
  • Glass available for local pick up only
  • Custom wood frames come with a French Cleat for easy installation

Standard turn-around time is 2-3 weeks. Please contact us to discuss rush orders.

Our Most Popular Custom Wood Frame Profiles

Recommended wood type on profile.

  • 145 Profile
  • 085 Profile
  • 075 Profile
  • 070 Profile
  • 060 Profile
  • 040 Profile
  • 030 Profile
  • 1005 Profile Float Frame
  • 1003 Profile Float Frame

    • Our Custom Wood Frame Finishes

  • Brown Mahoganey – Walnut
  • Brown Mahogany – Maple
  • Clear Laquer – Maple
  • Dark Red Mahogany – Ash
  • Dark Silver Grey – Ash
  • Dark Silver Grey – Walnut
  • French Gray – Maple
  • Golden Amber Stain – Cherry
  • Graphite Spray – Maple
  • Iredescent Stainless-Steel – Maple
  • Natural Oil and Wax – Walnut
  • Natural Oil and Wax – Cherry
  • Natural Oil and Wax – Maple
  • Perfect Brown – Walnut
  • Perfect Brown – Ash
  • Silver – Maple
  • Smoke – Maple
  • Water Black – Cherry
  • Water Black – Maple
  • White Rub – Maple

    • Ask the Experts Webinar – Inkjet Printing

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    In this hour long FREE webinar the experts at Digital Silver Imaging will answer your questions about inkjet printing. This webinar is for anyone who wants to make fine art inkjet/giclée prints with a lab or on their own inkjet printer. During this open Q&A webinar we will be available to answer your questions about printing paper, inkjet printers, archival issues, monitors, calibration, presentation considerations and anything else inkjet print related.

    Special – 25% Off + Free Shipping on your Direct-to-Print Print Order
    First 25 customers only! Offer expires this Sunday 10/13/24
    When ordering use promo code: ATE25
    ORDER NOW

    Direct-to-Print orders only, discount on prints only, does not apply to Custom Print orders. Free shipping in the continental US only.

     

    Watch the 10/10/24 Webinar

     

    Resources

    Print Sample Promotion (Try 3 papers or our 2 DSI Digital Silver Print® papers)

    The Making of a DSI Digital Silver Print® (True silver gelatin B&W print)

    UV Protective Spray

    Monitor settings (standard photo industry settings): D65 / 100-120 Candelas / Gamma 2.2 (If you are printing with DSI we recommend 100 Candelas)

    Monitor Calibration Webinar

    Calibrite Monitor Calibration Device – Display 123     Calibrite Monitor Calibration Device – Display SL

    Choosing the Right Paper Webinar

    Aspect Ratio vs Print Size

    Direct-to-Print Ordering Tutorial

    Print Permanence Chart (Photo Prints Compared) How Long will My Prints Last

    Freestyle – Custom Profiles

    Super Resolution in Adobe Photoshop

    Nik Software

    “Print Your Sh&t” T-Shirt

    PSPF Workshop 

    Palm Springs Photo Festival Workshop Logo

    All PSPF Workshop participants will receive a FREE 12×18†fine art print. Your image will be printed by us, Digital Silver Imaging, on your choice of a real B&W DSI Digital Silver Print® Fiber or a fine art pigment print on one of 3 Hahnemühle fine art papers listed below.

    You can pick up your print and your ticket for Thursday night’s dinner at the Digital Silver Imaging table in the resort on Thursday afternoon 10/12/23. Files must be uploaded by Sunday 10/1/23 to receive your free print.

    Papers

    DSI Digital Silver Print® Fiber
    Real silver gelatin (silver halide), black & white prints on a fiber base paper. DSI Digital Silver Prints® are made from the fusion of modern digital technology and traditional exposure/chemical printing. Luminous, incredible shadow detail, exceptional quality. (Sorry this option is not available at this late a date. These prints take time to produce and require air drying and flattening.)

    Hahnemuhle Logo

    Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315gsm Semi-Gloss
    Combines a beautiful cotton paper with a baryta base for a traditional photo look. A fine art favorite with our most discriminating customers.

    Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic
    This 100% cotton rag paper has a shimmering metallic look. Ideal for saturated images of a graphic character.

    Hahnemühle Agave 290gsm Matte
    This fine art paper is from Hahnemühle’s Natural Line of more sustainable papers. Warmer in tone this paper is made of 70% agave fiber and 30% cotton. Ideal for portraiture or when a matte paper is desired.

    File Preparation

    For best results process your prints on a calibrated monitor in Adobe RGB. We can accept TIF or JPG files under 100mb. Prints will be made as 12×18″ image area on a 13×19″ sheet of paper. If your image does not match the aspect ratio given we will not crop your image but resize to fit the longest dimension. In other words, a square image would be printed 12×12″ on a 13×19″ sheet.

    Please use the same name and email you used to register with PSPF Workshops so you can be verified. If you have any questions contact us during business hours.

     

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