High-resolution capture for artwork and photographs—built for accurate printing, archiving, and reproduction.
What we can scan.
Colour-managed workflow (capture → proof → print-ready) – Handles originals carefully with a documented process – Files supplied print-ready (or archival, if requested) – Options for flat artwork, textured media, and photography
Originals
- Paintings, drawings, illustrations
- Prints (including older / delicate pieces)
- Watercolours and mixed media (case-by-case depending on surface/fragility)
- Photographs and photo prints
- The studio works with a wide range of fine art papers and photographic media, selected for their archival properties and suitability for professional exhibition and sale.
Surface considerations:
Some textured or reflective surfaces can introduce glare or uneven capture. If the surface is difficult, we’ll recommend the best approach (capture method, lighting approach, or alternative workflow).
“Print quality is not defined by resolution alone, but by colour accuracy, material choice, and control throughout the production process.”
What you receive
Print-ready master
- Correct resolution for the intended print size
- Clean crop, straightening, and edge control
- Colour correction to match the original under controlled viewing
- Exported in the right format for reproduction printing
A cheap scan can look “fine” on a phone and fail completely in print: colour shifts, muddy shadows, noisy gradients, and detail that turns to mush at size.
Our digitisation is built for print:
- We control light and colour so the file isn’t guesswork.
- We prepare files to avoid the common print problems (banding, crushed blacks, over-saturation, weird skin tones, etc.).
- We can proof against the original so your print matches what you made.
Process
Experience & Continuity
Quick assessment
You tell us:
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Original size + medium (photo, illustration, painting, etc.)
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Intended use – print size? archive?
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Any deadlines
Safe handling + capture
We capture at a resolution appropriate to the job, focusing on:
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edge sharpness
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tonal smoothness
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neutral colour accuracy
Colour matching (when required)
We align the digital file so it matches the original under controlled viewing conditions.
If you plan to print, this step is usually where quality is won or lost.
File preparation
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crop/straighten
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clean-up where appropriate (dust, minor marks—only if requested)
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export to agreed formats
Delivery
Files supplied via download link, with sensible naming and versions.
FAQ
What we get asked most!
If you choose the print-ready option, yes. That includes correct sizing, file prep, and colour work appropriate for print.
Sometimes—depending on size, rigidity, and fragility. We’ll confirm feasibility and the safest approach.
Often yes, but texture and surface sheen can change the best method. Send a photo of the artwork surface and size and we’ll advise.
No. Resolution depends on final print size and viewing distance. We’ll capture and prepare the file based on what you’re making, not a generic number.
Yes—if you need faithful reproduction, we work to match the original under controlled viewing. If you only need a quick archive file, we can supply a minimal-edit master instead.