Here you will find detailed information on the print styles that I offer and the differences between them. Rest assured that no matter the medium, your Limited Edition art piece will be meticulously crafted to museum quality standards with full archival longevity. These breathtaking works of art are engineered to last a lifetime and beyond. 

 

Lumachrome® Trulife® Acrylic Prints

  First off, what exactly is an acrylic print? In it's most simplistic form, acrylic 'face-mounting' a photograph is a process that involves printing a photograph on paper, applying a clear adhesive to the face of the image then adhering the print to a clear sheet of acrylic. A stiff backing material is then applied to the back of the print to protect it and provide rigidity. Finally, a recessed 'float frame' and hanging hardware are attached to the backer.

  Of all the photo papers in use across the globe, there is clearly one that stands above the rest and is praised by professional photographers worldwide. Lumachrome® is a proprietary, state-of-the-art paper that is simply the most superior printing material available today. This archival transparency paper is infused with iridium particles and features vivid, brilliant colors lasting over 120 years with incredible 3D depth and dimensionality. When lit with quality lighting, it's reactive properties make it literally come alive with a glowing response that is absolutely stunning. 

  When it comes to the acrylics that are used on a face-mount photograph, experts agree that there is only one choice for a true museum-quality art piece. TruLife® is a revolutionary optically clear acrylic with an anti-reflective coating that VIRTUALLY ELIMINATES reflections and glare while allowing viewers to see the finest details in the image. The thickness of the acrylic gives the photograph an amazing three-dimensional depth with vibrant color and clarity that is unsurpassed. Additionally, this acrylic gives your art piece 99% UV protection, is abrasion resistant, has anti-static properties that repel dust and it cleans like glass with no special acrylic cleaner required.

  Combining the best of both worlds, Lumachrome® technology coupled with TruLife® acrylic produces breathtaking works of art that offer incredible 3D depth, intense color and razor-sharp clarity for the highest resolution viewing experience possible. They are the absolute gold standard of photographic presentation. A recessed float frame mounted on the rear of the art piece makes the print appear to 'float' on your wall for an awe-inspiring, contemporary presentation with no external framing required.

  Due to the anti-reflective properties of these pieces, they are the MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED medium that I offer, especially when hanging in rooms with windows or other bright sources of light. Note that this is a VERY important consideration when choosing your print medium.

  All Limited Edition Lumachrome® TruLife® acrylic prints are accompanied by a hand-signed, laminated certificate of authenticity which is shipped to you separately. All prints are expertly packaged in custom crates and fully insured to arrive at your home or office free of damage and ready to hang.

 

Charity Edition Roma® Italian Wood Framed Acrylic Prints

  One step beyond the Lumachrome® TruLife® acrylic print, Charity Edition prints are identical as above but with the addition of a MUSEUM QUALITY Roma® Tabacchino Dark Ash 4-inch Italian wood moulding with 3-inch linen liner available in black or white.

  These Limited Edition pieces are by far the most highly sought-after by fine art collectors. The 'crème de la crème' of luxurious fine art print presentation, these exquisite hand-made frames add an approximate 14 INCHES to the total width and height of your art piece for a detailed brilliance and warmth that is absolutely unequaled in sophistication and beauty. Below are examples of the actual dimensions you receive when you order a Charity Edition.

Charity Edition 16" x 24" = Actual physical size you receive is 30" x 38"

Charity Edition 24" x 36" = Actual physical size you receive is 38" x 50"

Charity Edition 30" x 45" = Actual physical size you receive is 44" x 59"

Charity Edition 40" x 60" = Actual physical size you receive is 54" x 74"

Charity Edition 48" x 72" = Actual physical size you receive is 62" x 86"

  Due to the anti-reflective properties of all Lumachrome® TruLife® acrylic prints, they are the MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED medium that I offer, especially when hanging in rooms with windows or other bright sources of light. Note that this is a VERY important consideration when choosing your print medium.


  So, why the name 'Charity Edition' for these framed prints? Feel positive with your personal contribution knowing that $50 CAD from EVERY Charity Edition print will be DONATED to CPAWS, a wonderful environmental charity whose mandate is to protect and preserve our public lands, oceans, freshwater and wildlife. Click HERE for more information on this amazing organization and your charitable contribution to CPAWS. 

  All Charity Edition Lumachrome® TruLife® acrylic prints are accompanied by a hand-signed, laminated certificate of authenticity which is shipped to you separately. All prints are expertly packaged in custom crates and fully insured to arrive at your home or office free of damage and ready to hang.

Fujiflex® Crystal Archive Metal Prints

  So, what is a metal print? First off, all metal prints are NOT created equal! The most common type is made with a process called dye-sublimation. With this process, the image is printed on a special paper first, then taped down over a specially coated sheet of aluminum in a large heat press. The press is then closed, applying heat to the paper which then transfers the ink and infuses it into the coating on the aluminum. Although they possess nice color saturation and fair detail, there is a better way. 

  Not to be confused with a typical dye-sublimation metal print, the FUJIFLEX® chromogenic prints that I offer are FAR superior in every way. FUJIFLEX® Crystal Archive is Fujifilm's premier professional photographic material which demonstrates incredible three-dimensional depth, contrast, vibrant color and razor sharp detail. After printing, the photograph is meticulously adhered to a robust sheet of aluminum, then covered with an exclusive high-gloss UV laminate for a perfectly flat, super-gloss archival finish completely free of any 'orange peel' texture.

  The recessed aluminum float frame attached to the rear creates the illusion that the artwork is 'floating' on your wall. These prints are a stunning, contemporary presentation that arrives ready to hang with no external framing required. As always, a hand-signed, laminated certificate of authenticity accompanies the art piece which is shipped to you separately.

  Fujiflex® Crystal Archive metal prints are best suited for environments where reflections and glare are NOT an issue. This is a VERY important consideration when choosing your print medium.

Metallic Dibond® Prints

  Dibond® is an industry-leading, aluminum composite material that consists of a rigid, polyethylene core sandwiched between two thin sheets of aluminum forming a premium, super smooth and durable mounting surface. LexJet® Metallic is a stunning ink-jet photo paper resulting in a print that is remarkably rich, sharp and vibrant. The LexJet® Metallic print is expertly adhered to the surface of the Dibond®, then covered with a matte laminate which protects the print and markedly reduces reflections and glare.

  The recessed aluminum float frame attached to the rear creates the illusion that the artwork is 'floating' on your wall. These prints are a stunning, contemporary presentation that arrives ready to hang with no external framing required. As always, a hand-signed, laminated certificate of authenticity accompanies the art piece which is shipped to you separately.

 With a look similar to a traditional metal print, the less expensive substrate material allows me to offer this print style as my most cost-effective option.

All About Limited Editions

  While many photographers offer their photographs as 'open editions', this means that an unlimited number of prints of the same image can be produced over time, severely limiting their value. It is important to note that NONE of the images in my collection are open editions.

  My philosophy is that your investment in a fine art piece SHOULD BE PROTECTED. That is why every photograph in my collection is genuinely limited in number, with most as an edition of 50, 100 or a maximum of 150 for a small number of images. Every print is digitally embedded in an unobtrusive manner with my signature and your edition number (such as 26/50). A hand-signed, laminated Certificate of Authenticity is shipped to you separately for additional provenance.

  It is important to note that when each photograph has reached it's production limit, REGARDLESS of medium or size it will NEVER be produced again. EVER. This makes each art piece truly scarce and promotes it's value to you as a collector.

Artist Proofs And Giving Back To Nature

  In addition to the Limited Edition series of each photograph, I also offer ONE 'Artist Proof' print for each image in my collection. These one-of-a-kind pieces are especially rare and valuable, intended for the fine art collector who wishes to make a difference by donating to CPAWS, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. An additional investment of $4,500 CAD is required above the cost of the print, regardless of size.

  Dean McLeod Photography will donate $1,000 CAD from every Artist Proof print to CPAWS and include your name (with permission) in the annual news release on this website. Please click HERE to find out more about Artist Proofs and this amazing organization.

  Feel positive that with the purchase of a one-of-a-kind Artist Proof print, you are directly helping to protect our precious wilderness for generations to come.