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The Process

John Richter Photography utilizes the finest products available in today’s competitive and sophisticated market. Every aspect of our product is considered the gold standard of the industry from our handcrafted artisan framing to the heirloom quality silver halide Chromogenic Prints that gives John’s work a clear edge over the competition!

"Capturing the light is what I strive for every time I head into the field, for it is the light that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. When I compose a new photograph, I attempt to arrange the composition in a way that tells a story. Though I often approach a scene with a preconceived vision, my best images are often the result of pure, timeless and intuitive interpretation of my subject and the light. Every image I print is the result of this passionate pursuit full of emotion, and rich with reflection and enlightenment."

The Print

The finest color photographic paper the world has ever seen is our exclusive medium of choice for printing John Richter’s Masterpiece Collection. Fuji Crystal Archive™ is available in several forms, however one variety outshines all of the competition. This dazzling paper is called Fujiflex™ Silver Halide and it is the only professional grade paper of the Crystal Archive Collection. With a minimum lifetime expectancy of 60 years you can rest assured that this investment will outlast most of our lives. Our enhanced encapsulated mounting system takes that 60 years and easily doubles it making this an heirloom your family will treasure for many generations! These days we are inundated with a lot of pretty pictures, but John Richter brings you true masterpieces printed in Artisan tradition on our generations only truly collectible medium. This is the clear difference that distinguishes Richter Fine Art Photography from the masses.

Edition Integrity

The Legacy Series is comprised of editions of 400 and 250 respectively. All images in the Legacy Series were captured using traditional large format film view cameras and extraordinary periods of patience. Prints are made using high resolution digital files made from drum scans of the original film. This process ensures every print in the edition is a perfect match to the original mastered file prepared directly by the artist.

Editions of 100 and lower. Beginning in 2014 the Contemporary Series utilizes the finest high resolution digital cameras and sophisticated processing software allowing for multi-file composite images of extremely high resolution. The process results in stunning print quality that can handle larger than life reproductions of the highest archival quality.

Artist Proofs are remastered using the very latest digital technologies and can only be purchased directly from the Artist. Contact us

Framing

John Richter Photography utilizes the finest wood mouldings imported from Italy. Each of our select profiles is hand crafted using old world artisan techniques bringing our clients unparalleled quality and timeless beauty in each of our framing choices. Additionally, our framing partner utilizes FSC certified woods grown in managed forests offering an extra piece of mind when considering our individual environmental impact. Richter's choice in elegant white or black linen matting is enhanced by a seamless presentation exclusively available directly from the artist.

Pack and Ship

All of the packing and shipping is done in house with special attention to detail and proven packing materials to protect your fine art from damage in transit. Every shipment is fully insured so you have piece of mind knowing that your investment is protected and guaranteed to arrive safely.

Photography as Art

It is important to remember that photography is the youngest of all collectable art forms. It has nonetheless become the art form of our time, today photography is at the forefront of any major museums’ programming. One of the wonderful things about photography is that it is still possible to build up a significant collection for relatively small sums of money. You may love Rembrandt or Matisse but for most of us that would be a fantasy collection. Fortunately, it is still possible to acquire images by the equivalent masters of photography, at an accessible level, and in a market that has so far only ever gone up in value. It is still possible to buy an important print in the $2,000 - $25,000 range, and by important, I mean a photograph that is going to have longevity not only in terms of the photograph, but also the reputation of the artist. To do this in any other medium is virtually impossible. This will of course eventually change photography as more and more collectors enter the arena and diminish the supply from the masters. This medium has enormous power and emotional interest for a large number of people. Many have had their entire sense of reality altered by what they have seen. This is what has contributed to photography’s vibrancy as a collectable art form, and will continue to do so well into the future!

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