FAQ & purchasing info

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Original Photographs have an heirloom archival quality, printed on a gloss finish, fiber-based fine art photography paper. Each is individually hand signed by Cory Silken. They display a wider color gamut, deeper blacks, and sharper reproduction than our poster editions. Posters are printed on a  matte poster paper, and include the digital Cory Silken logo printing.

Original Photographs printed on photo paper are perfect for framing behind glass, either traditionally matted or with a contemporary style float finish. White, brown, and gray frames are very popular with white matting, although we have a broad variety of styles and colors available. We use UV resilient Conservation Glass or Plexiglas (for large pieces and/or shipping). Museum Glass, which dramatically reduces reflection and better shows the vibrancy of the photograph, is an optional upgrade.

Metal prints have a vibrant contemporary look, where image is finished with no glass in front of it. An inset frame is attached to the back for hanging, giving the piece a floating look, 1" off the wall. Metal prints are alternately available with a thin float frame, giving them a more finished look while still filling the space with a large image/small frame, and presenting the photograph without glass. Metal prints are light weight, and a great option for humid environments as they are impervious to water. They are also available with gloss, semi-gloss, and matte finishes. The gloss is a very sharp and vibrant look. The semi-gloss is our favorite as it retains that vibrancy while significantly reducing the amount of reflection on the surface. If you have a space with a lot of light, the matte finish dramatically cuts the reflection.

Photographs face mounted with Plexiglas (a.k.a. Acrylic) provide a similar look to the gloss metal. The photograph is bonded with plexiglas on the front, a dibond stiffener (plastic & metal) on the back, and an inset frame behind that, for hanging with a floating appearance. 

Photographs printed on canvas are stretched over a 1" or 2" deep wooden frame backing (depending on the size), similar to a painting. They are available with either the image area visibly wrapping around on the sides of the piece, called a Gallery Wrap, or traditionally framed. The textured surface of the canvas gives the photograph somewhat of a softer, painterly look. Canvases receive a moisture and UV resistant coating.

When Cory is in town and not away on location, photographs and posters are usually produced in just a few days. Framing generally takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the frame you select. Allow 3-4 weeks for metal, plexiglas, and canvas photos.

We ship throughout the world. There is no duty on artwork in many countries, although there may be a duty on framing or other finishing materials. Due to the speed, cost, and risk, we generally recommend shipping unframed photos, rolled in a tube, for international orders. Air mail from the Postal Service generally takes 2-3 weeks, available for items weighing under 4 pounds (starting around US $25). Priority Mail takes 1-2 weeks (starting around $65), and international courier services such as DHL/FedEx/UPS provide service in a few days (starting around $125).