Photography and fine art print fairs have become one of the most important spaces in the market — not just for buying and selling, but for developing the educated eye that good collecting requires. A day at a strong print fair exposes you to more work, more price ranges, and more practitioners than months of online browsing. Here are the events worth prioritizing in … [Read more...] about Print Fairs Worth Attending in 2026
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Edition Sizes and Their Effect on Print Value: Open vs. Limited vs. Unique
One of the first questions a serious collector asks about a print is: what is the edition size? The answer shapes the price, the long-term value, and the nature of what you are acquiring. But edition structures vary widely, and the terminology is not always applied consistently. Here is a clear breakdown of how editions work and what they mean in practice. Open Editions An … [Read more...] about Edition Sizes and Their Effect on Print Value: Open vs. Limited vs. Unique
Why Darkroom Prints Still Command a Premium in 2026
In an era when a sophisticated inkjet printer can produce a technically excellent fine art print in minutes, the traditional darkroom print should, by most market logic, be obsolete. It isn't. In fact, among serious photography collectors and at major auction houses, handmade darkroom prints — whether silver gelatin, platinum-palladium, or chromogenic — consistently attract … [Read more...] about Why Darkroom Prints Still Command a Premium in 2026
The Difference Between Giclée, Chromogenic, and Pigment Prints — What Collectors Should Know
Walk into any photography gallery and you will encounter at least three different print types on the walls — often with no explanation of what distinguishes them. For collectors, that ambiguity matters. The process used to make a print affects its longevity, its surface quality, its value, and ultimately how it should be stored and displayed. Giclée Giclée (from the French … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Giclée, Chromogenic, and Pigment Prints — What Collectors Should Know
Shooting Photographs for Art Prints
Something quietly shifts the moment you stop shooting for the screen and start shooting for paper. The frame asks for more discipline, more intention, almost like the print is this stubborn, opinionated medium that reveals every little flaw you didn’t notice on your phone. The process becomes slower, more tactile, and honestly a bit addictive once you get the hang of it. Let me … [Read more...] about Shooting Photographs for Art Prints
Print Horizons 2026: The Shows Shaping the Next Wave of Ink, Paper, and Possibility
Browsing through the calendar for next year’s printing expos almost feels like flipping through a set of freshly calibrated color proofs — each event with its own tone, its own edge, its own splash of innovation waiting to be seen up close. You start noticing how the industry doesn’t merely evolve; it pulses outward, gathering momentum from Barcelona to Shanghai to Chicago, as … [Read more...] about Print Horizons 2026: The Shows Shaping the Next Wave of Ink, Paper, and Possibility
TEAM Concept Printing Wins 2025 Innovation Print Award, May 2025, Chicago
Something about this announcement feels almost like watching a master craftsman pull back the curtain for a moment, revealing just how much artistry still lives inside a field most people casually assume has gone fully automated. Fujifilm’s 2025 Innovation Print Award in the Direct Mails category went to Chicago’s TEAM Concept Printing, and while awards come and go, this one … [Read more...] about TEAM Concept Printing Wins 2025 Innovation Print Award, May 2025, Chicago
FUJIFILM Launches ACUITY TR with AQUAFUZE Ink Technology in the U.S.
FUJIFILM’s unveiling of the ACUITY TR in the U.S. marks a decisive step in the evolution of wide format roll printing, blending technical ingenuity with ecological foresight. At its heart is the proprietary AQUAFUZE™ ink technology, which merges the chemical precision of UV-curable inks with the safety and softness of water-based formulations. This hybrid approach … [Read more...] about FUJIFILM Launches ACUITY TR with AQUAFUZE Ink Technology in the U.S.
The Best Cameras for Large-Size Prints
When the goal is to make prints that fill a wall, every pixel and every tonal transition begins to matter. Small prints are forgiving; you can get away with cropping, aggressive noise reduction, or a less-than-perfect lens. But once you start enlarging to 24×36 inches, 30×45 inches, or even mural-size, flaws magnify just as much as detail. Choosing the right camera for … [Read more...] about The Best Cameras for Large-Size Prints
FUJIFILM at PRINTING United Expo 2025, October 22–24, Orlando, Florida
At this year’s PRINTING United Expo in Orlando, Fujifilm North America Corporation, Business Innovation Division, is preparing a showcase that reflects both its technological strength and its broader campaign message: helping print providers “Make More.” Booth #3021 will be a concentrated demonstration of how Fujifilm intends to respond to the shifting pressures of the print … [Read more...] about FUJIFILM at PRINTING United Expo 2025, October 22–24, Orlando, Florida