ABOUT THE PRINTS

All Photographs Copyright 1968-2010 © Bruce Zander    All Rights Reserved

Taking the Photograph 

The photographs were taken primarily using a large format view camera that produces a 4" x 5" negative.  On occasion, other medium format and 35mm cameras were used.

Making the Photograph 

Photographs are individually hand printed by me using traditional darkroom methods.   The techniques used in the darkroom follow archival standards to ensure the longevity of the print.  Each print is a black and white photograph printed on gelatin silver paper and toned for permanence.  I tailor the type of paper I use to obtain a tonal quality that matches the subject matter.  As such, you will notice a slight difference in tones from image to image.   

Finished Photograph 

Each photograph is part of a limited edition of 50 regardless of print size. Each print is made on gelatin silver photographic paper, numbered and signed by me.  All prints are mounted on 100% cotton rag museum board which is acid-free, lignin free and non-buffered to protect the integrity of  the photograph.  The print is mounted on the museum board using an acid-free dry mount tissue.  For framed prints, the glass or plexiglass used in framing are products which protect the print from ultraviolet light rays.  My standard frame is a black aluminum frame.  Other frame types are available.

Displaying the Photograph

Photographs should not be displayed in direct sunlight.  With proper care the print will last for generations.