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Shop for Prints - we have refreshed the stores!

Ordering prints from QTAlbums has never been easier!

Good news! We have made some changes in our onlines stores (USA & EUR) to make the prints ordering process as smooth as possible. We have added some new photos too, that will let you see the different prints we offer.

The prints listed below are available with white frame or in a full bleed version. You can set the digital frame yourself, or you can pick an option, where we will add the frame for you. Simple!

Prints Sizes

  • Photographic Prints (Fuji Lustre & Fuji Silk) (4x6”, 5x5", 5x7”,6x8", 6x9”, 7x10”, 8x8”,8x10”,8x12”,10x10”,11x14”,12x12”,12x18”,12x24”)

  • Matte Paper Prints (4x6”,5x5",5x7”,6x8",6x9”,7x10”, 8x8”,8x10”,8x12”)

  • Cotton Rag Paper Prints (4x6”,5x5",5x7”,6x8",6x9”,7x10”, 8x8”,8x10”,8x12”)

  • Deckled Edge Cotton Paper Prints(4x6”,5x5",5x7”,6x8",6x9”,7x10”,8x8”,8x10”,8x12”

 

Apart from the prints listed above, we have some beautiful Matted Cotton Prints, which can come in a deckled edge version, and we also offer Wide Format Prints (in matte paper, cotton paper and deckled edge cotton paper).

  • Matted Cotton Prints (4x6”,5x5",5x7”,6x8",6x9”,7x10”, 8x8”,8x10”,8x12”)

  • Matted Deckled Cotton Prints (4x6”,5x5",5x7”,6x8",6x9”,7x10”, 8x8”,8x10”,8x12”)

  • Wide Format Prints (4x6”,5x5",5x7”,6x8",6x9”,7x10”, 8x8”,8x10”,8x12”)

TEST PRINTS - try your own photos on all types of paper we offer!

Test Prints

A little while ago we have introduced the sales kit, with Product Catalogue (pdf), pricing spreadsheets, swatch cards, stock images and more to get you started. Now, we have added TEST PRINTS into our online shops (USA / EUR) so you can try your own photos on all types of paper that we offer. TEST PRINTS are a fantastic way to work out your color management and monitor calibration, as well as to judge which paper types work best with your style of photography.

You can upload up to 3 images and select the papers that you want to test. We recommend that you test your own style of photos (both colour and B&W) to know the quality of the prints and albums in our offer.

Paper Types

We’ve worked together with an Italian photographer, Francesco Spighi, to create a new gallery of Paper Types where you can see the difference between papers and how it looks in colour and B&W. Pictures below by Fransesco - Thank you so much for all your help!

Example of Cotton Rag Paper Prints

You can test all the paper types listed below

Visit our online stores (USA / EUR)

Fuji DPII Lustre (AriaBook, Classic Prints)

Fuji DPII Silk (AriaBook, Classic Prints)

Matte Paper (ArtBook, Fine Art Prints)

Cotton Rag Paper (ArtBook, Fine Art Prints)

Fuji Crystal Archive (BloomBook)

Digital Silk Paper (PrimaBook)

Digital Satin Paper (Heirloom Book

The Journal Artbook

The Journal Artbook

We unveiled this new album earlier this week at Imaging USA and the reaction from photographers was overwhelming, to say the least. People spotted it from far away and came dashing towards it to scoop it up in their arms. When people caught sight of this album out of the corner of their eye, their heads snapped toward it and we heard every sort of "Oh my!" and "Where have you been all my life?!" We knew it was something special, but it's the greatest feeling in the world to see how many others agree.

The Journal ArtBook is defined by its soft, leather-wrap cover that envelops a book of hand-torn cotton rag pages. A rustic, leather strap closure winds around to finish the look. It’s a classic, antique-looking album reminiscent of yesteryear that, as you run your hands over the subtle texture of the fine art prints, invokes a wonderful sense of nostalgia.

The distinguished cover doesn’t stand alone from what’s inside: beautifully hand-torn pages made from museum quality cotton rag paper and printed with pigment-based inks. The fine, slightly textured surface of this archival fine art paper is ideal for printing both black & white and colour photographs, as well as art reproductions, with impressive pictoral depth. To make it even more luxurious, the front page is embossed in gold, illuminating your clients' names or your logo - a custom stamp allows you to create something truly personal.

The Journal's cover is not attached to the block of pages, and doesn't feature a hard spine, so we have also added the extra touch of a silk binding on the pages to add support and stability for longevity.

We invite you to create a studio sample of your own to share with clients and hopefully experience some of the same jaw-dropping reactions from them that we saw from photographers this week. Take 50% off the regular price by using the code below:

Inside images by Sam Hurd https://www.samhurdphotography.com

Product photos by Ula Kóska http://ulakoska.com

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Use code INEEDTHATJOURNAL to get 50% discount on your Journal studio sample. We will mark the back of the book as "Studio Sample"

Want the Journal Artbook? Order now to get 50% off!

New York, New York !

New York City was always a dream for a lot of people, city that inspires millions, city where the dreams are made of, city that never sleeps, city of great art, great photography, New York City.

It always reminds me of one song - I think the only one song that I would listen and listen over and over again.

On that occasion we will be also hosting a small workshop / meeting with Twyla Jones, come and see us and meet with us. You can sign up here.

During our trip to USA we will be sponsor guests on Midwest Gathering in Detroit, which is the first this type of conference in this area. There are still available tickets!!!

Detroit is a place where things are made, a place where people have always come together to make something greater than themselves, piece by piece. The Midwest Gathering is carrying on that tradition.
— https://midwestgathering.com/

Junebug publication & pizza

At QT HQ we are absolutely thrilled to share with you our recent feature in the internationally renowned wedding blog - Junebug! Regarded as a wedding fashion and style icon, Junebug showcases only the finest wedding products & services and we are super excited to see our beautiful QT fine art albums featured alongside such amazing talent.

 

 

 

In today’s culture of disposable media, now more than ever we appreciate the power of printed photographs in sharing experiences and connecting people. We think it’s a powerful message to spread and we are always looking for ways to help our photographers overcome the challenges of discussing print options so that they can enjoy helping their clients display their photographs for a lifetime.      

 

 

 

Junebug’s July 11th article “5 Reasons Why You Should Absolutely Print Your Wedding Photos”, is a fantastically compelling argument for the value of the printed photograph. Insightful reading accompanied with some beautiful photography by the amazingly talented Wyn Wiley makes this article the perfect tool to share with couples and begin the print conversation. 

 

 

 

 

Remember, showing printed photographs and discussing print options early into the client relationship encourages clients to bring their own photographs to life through albums and prints.

 

 

All pictures made by Wyn Wiley