Making a Fine Art Photography Print: Desert Train Hopper
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Here’s another one of them “Making a Fine Art Photography Print” videos I like to do. But you know what I don’t like? The term “fine art.” Lemme grab my ascot and pipe because I be getting all sorts of pretentious dropping “fine art” to describe my own work. “Oh, this photo I took? Yes, it’s art…FINE art.” Bleh. Yuck. But what am I supposed to do, call it “average art”? You can see the dilemma I’m in here.
Whatever you want to call it, I love making framed prints. It’s the best. I don’t get a chance to do it very often, so when I do get the chance, you bet your ass I’m going to make a video about it. And this one’s extra fantastic because I actually made TWO fine art prints this time. Huh? What? No, can’t be. TWO? That’s more than any one photographer can handle. It’s impossible.
I’m telling the truth, friends…TWO PRINTS. And you know what’s even better? One of them is a pigment print on Hahnemühle photo rag paper while the other is a c-type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl Paper. So we’re going to look at how these bad boys compare. Two different printing technologies, two different papers, one 6x17 negative on Kodak Portra 160 film.
Let’s dive into it.
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SUPER IMPORTANT UPDATE. I lowered the monitors an inch and raised the print an inch and a half. I can now see the whole thing when I'm sitting at my desk. Crisis averted.
Thank goodness. That was eating my brain.
I could see that coming!
Yep. First thing I wanted to shout was “Too low!”
Thank god, I was talking to you saying 'it's too low!' Love it though man!
I can sleep tonight thank you
No yelling/fast talking, crazy edits, text everywhere and yet this is an extremely entertaining video. Love your work Nick. One day I will have one of your prints hanging on my wall. Keep it up 🤘🏽
Thank you! I may be a little too slow-paced and dry for some folks, but I'm glad a few people are cool with my video styling.
@@nickcarverphoto Not dry at all and so funny that the hardest part was hanging the dang thing!
Never change! Your style is wonderful.
I noticed some Polaroids on your desk in this video. I don't know if you'd find this interesting or not Nick but last week, while going through a box of old photos I came across one I'd taken with the original Polaroid SX-70 at their introduction/training event in LA making that photo (I believe) 50 years old this year. Polaroid had set up different subjects to shoot. I picked a bowl of fruit and some beaded jewelry. The fruit image showed colors that are still saturated with brilliant yellows and reds with deep blacks.
Would love to see a scan of that polaroid. Would be cool if you upload it to a photo sharing site for us to see!
Wow, I had no idea how many steps there are in the film-to-print process! I love seeing how things are made so this was really fascinating!
The amount of knowledge you just casually drop makes my head hurt. God I’m impressed by you.
My God, the technical value of this videos documenting of the many processes, is exactly my thing.
👏 💯
two of my favorite folder collection in youtube, one is called ''photography'' where i add photography videos, and another folder called ''funny'', i usually add your videos to both 😂😂👍👍
i can't believe that every time you pint one of your photos to hang on your walls, i get just as much excited as you, IF NOT MORE.
unbelievable
tnx for the great videos man you have no idea what you mean to us around the world
Not only did I learn a ton, but your personality really comes through in these videos in a way I feel like it didn't used to. Thank you!
I would absolutely adore a Nick Carver photo book!!!!!!
Was not expecting to laugh out loud at a woodworking saw joke coming into this video.
Awesome work!
When I yell "HARBOR" you yell "_________"
I'm old enough (70) to remember when Kornelius started to pin his panorama's to the store's walls. I saw his printing business grow and grow. His shop is still there while dozens of others in OC bit the dust. I think his store must be coming up on it's silver anniversary soon.
Excellent. A perfect blend of art and entertainment.
Love how you turned what could be a very dull topic into a fun, entertaining and informative video. Nice work man
As a person who just had twins in December 2022, I appreciate the *cough* analogy *clears throat*. Thanks for the entertainment today. I was thinking about this photo over the weekend, and now another video of yours featuring this photo. I'm all about this photo. I watched the video of you taking it, and I've still got questions. Thank you.
Thank you. And congratulations on the new additions!
I appreciate the good info you give Nick - I enjoy seeing how much skill you have acquired in your life and have gained much from watching you.
I respect so much that you share it this way rather than as advertisement or as a "25 film tips to make you a professional photographer" or in other words... your videos have as much character as your photography does.
cheers to you and what you do! - you are an inspiration sir & I wish to at some point buy a print from you too.
I also enjoy all the drink recommendations you give!
Thank you very much for the kind words. The lack of "25 film tips" videos may be to the detriment of my channel's growth, but I'm quite happy to hear some viewers appreciate my aversion to that style of YouTubing.
Damn this looks amazing! Never saw your youtube channel before and now instantly fell in love with your work. Keep it up man!
Beautiful print mate, looks great on the wall. I'm sure we'd all be on board if you put out a book!
Right.
BEAUTIFUL! Really love that photo. ❤
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this process!
I just so connected to what you’re saying at the end of the video, seeing a print of your own work is just satisfying. It is so satisfying I invested a 44inch pigment printer at home. And just sharing my prints with my friends. My work is just not meet the standards to sell😂 but still, just so satisfying. Love your work! Another great frame 🖼️
That's a gorgeous print Nick, Love the image, the process and the video, top stuff!
Great vid Nick. Your enthusiasm and knowledge shine through. Both those prints look amazing and really capture something both simple and complex at the same moment. Thanks for uploading this.
I definitely need to print my stuff out. Your vids are inspiring to get my act together thank you!
Lovely work Nick. That image, printed, is (makes that French-style 2 finger kiss thing) sweet. I second what you say about getting prints made - it's the ultimate proof of the pudding, and so damn satisfying to see your best work writ large.
I am always inspired watching your videos. The print looks awesome!
Hey Chris
I love watching your videos on my TV. When you display the print image you should use a 15% gray background instead of white to better see the image.
Even though the white border is not that prominent it can impact the way your eye sees color.
When viewing images, it’s always best to look at them against a neutral gray background.
Thx Nick.
You just gave us a clinic, Nick. Outstanding... and the French "Je ne sais quoi" aptly descibes that indescribable feeling you captured near video’s end, however briefly it remains. As good as the original video was when you shot the image, this was icing on the cake. Thank you.
Always a good day when you post. I totally agree with you about printing. Blessed to have a bessler 45 beast of an enlightener chilling in the basement
This image along with " The Liquor Store " are my favourite Nick Carver's photographs.
Beau travail photographique et d'encadrement, superbe!!!
Beautiful! Love the image, love the framing. This is where great images belong.
Excellent video Nick! I love seeing your process. Thanks for the video.-super funny too as always!
Love the expertise! You are a artist
Watched that while print prepping and I could not agree more. Make prints of your work!
As soon as I get moved and have the appropriate space, I am ordering that print. Hands down my favorite piece!
One of my VERY favorite recent images/ prints from you. Absolutely stunning.
Nick, this is my Saturday morning routine: turn on my capuchino machine make me a Latte, sit down in front of my computer and watch your video, weekend accomplished! Thanks.
I have the same problem with too many photos and a few walls... My plan is to print 4 of my super favorites photos, hang one on the wall, and then when the next season comes, I will take down the print, and store it, put the next print on the wall. Then every season I'll have something different on the wall. (BTW, those 2 photos in this video are my favorites)
Ah, the satisfaction of seeing that final piece. Awesome!
Thanks for that great tip on applying the lustre lamination. I love pearl paper, yet really hate the glare that can distract from the viewing experience.
100% agree with you about making prints, it is my favorite part of the process too - I can loose days in the darkroom working on just one or two large prints. Phones and computer screens are awesome of course but nothing like a massive physical print!
Beautiful...just beautiful...
Thanks for showing us your process and thoughts about. I learned a lot. Keep them coming. Love the print also.
I love seeing my images printed too. I recently bought a Canon pro 200 to start printing my images, that's gonna get interesting (and expensive). I always appreciate you videos, thanks for making them.
Brilliant. My self I like the way gloss paper makes the colours look
I loved that photo the moment I saw it on the other video! I haven't printed in like a year, nothing like it!
Nice surrealistic look with these hoppers in the sky 😊
Great job Nick!
beautiful work! really enjoyed to see the process behind it.
I went on a road trip across the US with my brother (Miami to Seattle). I got a 4X6 photoalubum made up and it's one of my prized possessions. Seeing you do a proper book would be amazing
Great video! Love the commentary! Entertaining!
Really inspired! No words
Very very enjoyable video Nick -it’s your fault I’m going to perches your model 6x17 camera you have taken many great photos but the other one in your office is my favourite.
Your Bauer joke sealed the subscription. Very nice info too. Love the subject.
Good entertaining story Nick. Enjoyed the journey, and agree 100% with you on the intrinsic value of a print.
Thanks for scratching my Nick Carver itch buddy. It was driving me crazy. Beautiful FN print man. I love it.
That’s awesome Nick! Hope all is well!
Thanks, Juan!
Pro tip (framer here): put a D-ring on each side of a wide frame like that and skip the wire. Then put two hooks in the wall, spaced apart the same as the D-rings, and it will never tilt or shift on you. Always perfect! You did a nice job cutting down that frame. I have a V-nailer if you need to borrow it. :)
That print is wicked cool! It looks like a piece of art deco furniture.
Loving your videos Nick. About to plunge into making prints, too, so inspired. And as I'm in OC, will use your recommended vendors/partners. Enjoyed the shoot video of this print, too.
Beautiful!
In my opinion, this photograph may well be your very best yet.
Love these printmaking videos. I’ve been contemplating decorating my office and parts of the house with prints but just struggle pulling the trigger.
Very interesting, Nick. A book would be fantastic as I personally would like to see much of your work in tangible form like that.
nothing bether than a video of Nick carver and a good beer
Love your art and your energy Nick. Keep it comin man!
Haha man some people are just made to be in front of the camera. You got the gift. Sick print too. 👌🏻
Interesting point about sense of accomplishment with building physical objects vs digital content. Digital creates can be every bit as demanding to produce as a fabricated object, but there is definitely a distinct feeling of having an end result you can physically hold and give to someone else that digital/virtual content doesn't possess.
Oh man that looks good. The Lustre lamination is a great idea, not a fan of the super glossy look either. Great stuff Nick 👍
Excellent choice! Love that image.
Fantastic video Nick and always learn something from you.
Excellent stuff - thanks
Nick Carver: The King of Bauer bits 12:52
That turned out great! I especially like the brown tones on the railcar.
Not exactly the vocabulary of artistic analysis, more like the considerations in buying a pair of sneakers.
@@johnsmith1474 I'm sorry I let you down, John. I was only attempting to let Nick I enjoyed the video. Thanks for input
Always the best! Beautiful. Cheers.
Great video Nick. Informative and entertaining. Love your work Sir.
Great video, had some laughs along with it. Unfortunately, I'm not so lucky to have such incredible professional printing services where I live. Looks like that right there is the best of the best. Love the image too, especially printed out at that size.
that is an amazing looking print! love it
Love it!!
Great print Nick!! Thanks for the video.
Your theatrics are as good as your photos, I totally get that voice , so I print 8x6 and wakem in a visual diary, not all just ones I like :) hey and get onto that book that is the next best thing . Your process is very methodical, so many things influence the final product, I feel like you can get away with more on a small print but when it goes big like that, attention to detail is key , right down to the paper type and photo finish . I loved that video you did with the train a while back and I think that shit with the mountains framed in the distance is spectacular 👌
great video! just subscribed- love your sense of humour-"You'll make it to "Bauer one day kid" lol
Beautiful print Nick
Impecable, gracias !
Love it Nick, great job!
Amazing skill with an artistic eye.
Excellent video and very nice image. I'm a bit old fashioned (50+ years in photography). I could never sign a print for sale that I didn't make myself. As far as your desert scenic: it is a weak image that falls under the guise of some advise my photography professor at Syracuse University gave us many. many years ago: "If you can't make it good, make it big."
It's too bad you have such a hard time emoting Nick, You just gotta get out of that shell and connect with your yin and yang. That was one heck of a print you make there....nice to get the tip on the de-glossing process. I like it!
Your hair is majestic as your pictures
Nick, this was awesome to watch! I'm using large, dusty, plastic binders to store my medium format negatives -- can I ask, what are the metal boxes you're using (@ 1:55)?
100K NICK!! 100KKKKKKK!!!!!!
Love the result and a beautiful image! Did you pick up on framing the images by yourself due to costs or ?
Нравятся твои видео 👍🏻 всегда смотрю с большим удовольствием
Like your videos, always watch with pleasure
Hi Nick, quick question if I may: do you cover your wet scanning process in detail in any of your courses?
Thanks
Caula
Getting the Matt Marrash hair there a bit sir...
Enjoyed the process. Build more walls.
thanks this is great
How do you keep dust free.
Dust is horrendous at my place even after the fire rebuild the dust came right back.
Thanks for sharing.
Might beat the famous first comment always guy.
Now I have an idea for a photo I took a few months ago. Printing one's work is fantastic. I don't know if it will be a big print or just a nice medium size.
Where did you get that negative carrier holder set up for your Epson scanner please if you don’t mind…
I love that photo, but why did you mount it so low?