Master the Art of Printing Your Own Photographs with These Simple Steps

In this video, I go through the steps I use to print my photographs. I'll cover setting up your computer and how to make beautiful prints with predictable results.

[garrettstrahan]

I recently purchased a couple of prints from Adam and I have to say the quality of the prints is excellent. So you don't necessarily need the most modern, up-to-date hardware to get brilliant results. Prints are also great value. Thanks, Adam.

[greatpix]

The only thing I'll add is something my instructor at Orange Coast College, John Upton, said back in the '70s. (He studied with Ansel Adams and Edward Weston.) That was to leave a thicker border on the bottom edge of the print. It's to give space for signatures or titles, etc. It also gives visual weight to the bottom. The practice might have changed since then but it's something I still do.

[peter.nicholson]

Thanks Adam, just one thing to add - Go Big: Print as big as you can even if you have to go out to a commercial printer... The results will super-charge your photography creativity.

[mrgumby]

Excellent video! I am a bit of an evangelist for printing. People don’t realize how fragile our digital world really is. I think printing is an important gift to future generations.

[d-nd-n]

Charlie Cramer teaches printing - in his workshop with John Sexton, he addressed the issue of blacks blocking up - Using the eyedropper and Lab mode, the L values 1-8 were just printing as black, L 10-15 had some faint detail, By the time you get to L 20-27 there is good dark detail and L 30-40 is gray detail. Its easy to check using the eyedropper. And it was a good presentation on printing, thanks

[PaulEvans]

Good video Adam.
I print reasonably often. I love creating something tangible.
From idea, composition, travel to location and to finally produce a piece of art. I find it very rewarding.

[krimke]

I wish everyone knew how much time goes into a print, from the making of a photo, until it arrives in your hands. Most prints are then, quite cheap. Great walkthrough again, Adam!

[erkko]

Adam is king of the Forrest 🌷🐘🦜🐉🌴🌄🙏👍😀🇫🇮!!!

[darcymonchakphotography]

I have the same printer, Adam - staying on glossy - Canson platine is great. Ink cost is startling, esp if we don't print regularly.

[Kev]

Thanks I never knew there was so much involved in printing but I've never had a printer worth using for photos.

[jamesloom]

Adam, each Sunday is a joy to witness your artistry. So happy you found a space more suitable for you. All the best.

[howarddale]

Excellent. I’ve really struggled with printing. I’ve bought books, read articles, watched videos etc. This is the first time that I feel that I’m starting to understand the process. Thanks very much!

[esanford]

I prefer printing from Lightroom rather than Photoshop. Lightroom's "soft proofing" feature is excellent because it allows you to view a "soft version" of the print on the paper manufacturer's ICC profile for the paper in use. It solves the conundrum of perceptual vs relative colormetric because you have a visual of how the colors will print. I find that using a visual view is best for me.

[LDBecker]

I also am using that vintage of Epson Printer - the 4880, the 17” version of it. From the beginning of my time with that printer (and even before with the 2880), I have used the ImagePrint RIP. IP really simplified my printing process, and their paper profiles are great. Recently they added a feature called CutItOut, which prints scan marks on the outside of the print which can be read by a Graphtec cutter. This has vastly simplified my printing - for example, if I am printing 30 5x7 prints on roll paper, I can have the Graphtec cut them out. Not that helpful for large prints, but I often do dozens of prints for people and it is great. Also, I have always thought that printing is a huge part of the photographic process (currently shooting with a Canon R5 and decent glass). Liked and subscribed! Thanks for the video!

[jacsbill]

Just found your channel. Thanks for your consideration of all the process, from shoot to processing. Really useful for a beginner.

[lisaireton]

Earth magnets are way more powerful than regular magnets. They will work on your glass panel. Thanks for the printing info. Well explained

[swissheartydogs]

Much awaited video, many thanks Adam. Printing is a great gift to my loved ones & myself: Really enjoy all these steps, back and forth, soft printing, eventually to handle (or give) the final print on the chosen paper, and the smile on their face (and mine).
And bought some of your prints, for my office at home, at work, and to offer, which is the perfect gift: “it’s a photography by Adam Gibbs, signed here…”

[_Tim]

Thanks for another informative video.

I noticed a post afterwards this afternoon for patrons only
I typically watch the ads all the way through to help support you. I cannot afford a Patreon support and will continue my support with the ads

[michaelmckeag]

Well, now you’ve done it. I have an Epson Stylus Pro 3880 that has been sitting idle in need of ink supply replacement for a long time, awaiting a decision, invest $$ in new inks and time in learning how to print, or dispose of the printer. You have opened a temping gateway to learning how to print properly, and provided motivation for investing the time and money required. Looking forward to follow up episodes on the topic.

[DennisBater]

I use Qimage One software for printing, it is a great program. I also have a wide format Epson Printer P6000 which I have had for four years and I am very happy with it. Of course, the initial ink purchase is slightly heart skipping but fine after that!