Schwartz Nature Photography

Fine art prints may be purchased of any of the photographs in the galleries.

Photographs in the books may also be offered as fine art prints. E-mail for availability.

All prints are created and matted using archival materials (see details below) and are signed by

the artist. Prints sell for $300 each, which includes domestic shipping to the 48 contiguous states.

To order, click on the "Order Form" link above.

Be sure to write the photograph ID# in the space provided on the

order form for the fine art print that you are ordering.

Douglas and Karen pride themselves on portraying their subjects as naturally as possible.

They feel that the true artistry of the photographer lies in the creative use of light, composition,

color, form and texture, rather than relying on visual gimmicks. This principle is carried through

to their darkroom process, all of which they do themselves. After they scan their original film

transparencies, the images are digitally processed using Photoshop, and only traditional darkroom

controls are utilized such as dodging, burning, color control, cropping, etc.

Please keep in mind that the fine art prints are much more exquisite than what the examples on

this Web site are capable of showing. The prints are exhibition-quality and are carefully created

by Douglas and Karen. Even a properly calibrated monitor does not match the color and rich detail

of these museum-quality prints.

All fine art prints are made using some of the finest archival materials available. These include

Epson pigment inks, Hahnemühle acid-free Fine Art Pearl paper (285 gsm), and Light Impressions

Westminster museum-quality mat board, bright white, 4-ply (used for both the window mat and

backer board). Prints are secured in place within the window mats using archival tape – they are

not dry-mounted. Fine art prints have an archival rating estimate of up to 200 years before any

noticeable fading occurs (depending upon display or storage conditions).

The image area of each print measures approximately 12" x 18" with a mat size of 18" x 24".

Fine art prints are signed on the mat in pencil, as well as on the edge of the print in ink (which is

concealed by the mat). Prints are sold as open edition.

Matted fine art prints are placed in clear, archival sleeves before being packaged for shipping.

In order to protect the prints from potential damage, it is recommended that they be kept safely

in the protective sleeves until they are framed.

Please note that prints may not be used for any type of advertising and may not be duplicated

or altered in any way.