The lost art of prints

It seems that for many people photographs never get printed but rather they depend on electronic devices to keep their photographs. This may not apply to many of us who do fine art style photography. I have many prints of photographs I’ve taken hanging as wall art. I also have prints of grandchildren and family members. It seems that the most common way people display their photographs today is via their smartphones.

A case in point, several years ago when I was still working on setting up a photography business I was approached by a potential client who wanted a price on photographing her wedding. She stated she didn’t want any prints only digital files. I turned down the job for two reasons, I believe a life event is too important for just a digital file and she was searching for prices I would not work for.

I have tens of thousands of photographs, the vast majority will never become a print, but I also have photographs I print and do change out my wall art with photographs, along with updated photographs of my family.

If you haven’t printed any of your photographs, consider doing so.