Poetic Impressions is a unique blend of art and photography, encapsulates the essence of an individual through a carefully crafted visual language. In this genre, the photographer's mastery of shallow depth of field and soft focus takes center stage, creating a dreamlike ambiance that draws the viewer into a world of introspection. With a deft touch, the subject's image is enveloped in a soft, hazy embrace, blurring the boundaries between reality and reverie. This deliberate choice allows for a laser-like focus on the subject's core, capturing their true essence in a manner that transcends the limitations of traditional portraiture.

The subtlety of imagery in introspective portraits is both evocative and intriguing. Every nuance, from the play of light on a half-smile to the delicate movement of a lock of hair, is carefully choreographed to reveal the subject's innermost thoughts and emotions. It's a form of storytelling that requires patience, empathy, and an acute sense of the human experience. With the dance of light and shadow, these portraits breathe life into stillness, inviting viewers to engage in a profound dialogue with the subject's soul. The result is a mesmerizing fusion of photographic technique and artistic intuition, where introspective portraits become not just images but portals into the rich tapestry of the human spirit.​

ARCHIVAL PIGMENT/GICLEE PRINTING

Archival pigment printing, also known as giclée printing, is a high-quality printing method commonly used for reproducing artworks, photographs, and other images with exceptional detail and longevity. Here's how it works:

1. **Printing Process**: Giclée printing involves using specialized inkjet printers. These printers use tiny droplets of archival-quality pigment-based inks to create prints. The term "giclée" is derived from the French word "gicler," which means "to squirt" or "to spray," reflecting the process of inkjet printing.

2. **Quality and Resolution**: Giclée prints are renowned for their high quality and resolution. The printers used in this process typically have a much higher resolution than standard inkjet printers, resulting in prints with sharp detail and vibrant colors.

3. **Archival Quality**: One of the key features of giclée printing is its archival quality. Archival pigments and acid-free substrates are used, ensuring that the prints resist fading and degradation over time. Properly cared for, giclée prints can maintain their quality and color accuracy for decades, if not longer.

4. **Variety of Substrates**: Giclée prints can be made on various substrates, including fine art papers, canvas, and other specialty materials. Different substrates can impart different textures and finishes to the final print, allowing artists and photographers to choose the option that best suits their artistic vision.

5. **Limited Editions**: Giclée printing is often used for producing limited edition prints, with each print in the edition numbered and signed by the artist. The combination of high quality, archival longevity, and limited availability can increase the value of giclée prints as collectible artworks.

Overall, archival pigment printing or giclée printing offers artists and photographers a versatile and high-quality means of reproducing their work, with prints that are not only visually stunning but also durable and long-lasting.

ALL OTHER METHODS OF PRINTING ARE ALSO AVAILABLE!

POETIC IMPRESSIONS FINE ART PORTRAITS

1. The first step is to decide if you would like to be inside with a white backdrop (Yes, this is the only color I use, because is allow the most versatility) or outside.  
2. If outside, I can shoot a blend of traditional and this style.
3. What you wear is important, especially when using the plain white backdrop.  If you want earthtone colors wear earthtones, if you want colorful images wear colorful images.  Some of the processes pick existing colors.  
4. Contact me at this link: CONTACT or use form below.
5. All sessions will have unedited proofs displayed using my CLIENT GALLERIES above.
6. All editing is 100% included in the session price.  Toned images will be displayed and approved in the CLIENT GALLERY.
7. Printing can be on either 100% cotton rag matte paper, or just about any other process.  I use Miller's Lab.
8. You enjoy you image for a lifetime!