Unrivaled Craftsmanship. Archival Longevity.
Regarded as the highest-quality print medium available today, Lumachrome® TruLife® acrylic face-mount prints achieve an astounding 1,200 dpi resolution. Professionals consider them the pinnacle of photographic printing excellence.
Praised by photographers worldwide, Lumachrome® is a proprietary printing material unsurpassed in quality, longevity, and beauty.
The Magic of Lumachrome®
Lumachrome® is a unique archival transparency photo material with vivid, brilliant colours lasting over 120 years. Its special surface creates three-dimensional depth and reacts beautifully under quality lighting.
Glow from Accent Lighting
When illuminated from the front, the print refracts light within the acrylic, producing a glowing, backlit effect similar to a high-end display screen. This effect is unique to acrylic face-mounts and makes the image appear vibrant, full of detail and depth.
TruLife® Acrylic Benefits
- Optically clear acrylic with anti-reflective coating reduces glare
- Stunning 3D depth with vibrant colour and razor-sharp clarity
- 99% UV protection, abrasion-resistant, anti-static, easy to clean
Experts agree: TruLife® is the choice for true museum-quality prints.
World Class Quality
Combining Lumachrome® print technology with TruLife® acrylic results in breathtaking prints with intense colour, depth, and clarity.
Frameless Floating Presentation
A recessed rear float-frame makes the print appear to float off your wall, creating a modern, awe-inspiring display with no external framing required.
Due to its anti-reflective properties, this medium is highly recommended, especially in rooms with bright light or windows. This is an important factor when selecting your print medium.
Are Lumachrome® Prints Similar To Peter Lik Prints?
Many customers ask if Lumachrome® prints resemble the acrylic style made famous by Australian photographer Peter Lik. While Lik does use acrylic face-mounts that appear backlit, this glowing effect is simply the result of front accent lighting — a trait shared by all acrylic prints.
The similarity ends there. For more insight, see my article “The Peter Lik Phenomenon”.
Can You Frame A Lumachrome® Print Yourself?
Lumachrome® prints are designed to be frameless, with a recessed rear floater frame that becomes invisible after hanging. The print will appear to float about 1.5 inches off your wall.
Important: If you want to add a traditional wooden frame, consider a Charity Edition print, which is identical but deletes the rear floater frame to allow a multitude of external custom framing choices.
All Limited Edition Lumachrome® TruLife® acrylic prints include a hand-signed, laminated certificate of authenticity, shipped separately.
Every print is carefully packaged in a custom box or crate, fully insured to arrive damage-free and ready to hang.
Explore Other Print Styles
If you’re looking for a durable, frameless option that’s waterproof and ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, or high-humidity spaces, check out our ChromaLuxe HD Metal Prints. These high-resolution metal prints offer incredible detail and a contemporary floating presentation while maintaining archival quality.
