Making a Fine Art Photography Print: Desert Train Hopper

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Here’s another one of them “Making a Fine Art Photography Print” videos I like to do. But you know what I don’t like? The term “fine art.” Lemme grab my ascot and pipe because I be getting all sorts of pretentious dropping “fine art” to describe my own work. “Oh, this photo I took? Yes, it’s art…FINE art.” Bleh. Yuck. But what am I supposed to do, call it “average art”? You can see the dilemma I’m in here.
Whatever you want to call it, I love making framed prints. It’s the best. I don’t get a chance to do it very often, so when I do get the chance, you bet your ass I’m going to make a video about it. And this one’s extra fantastic because I actually made TWO fine art prints this time. Huh? What? No, can’t be. TWO? That’s more than any one photographer can handle. It’s impossible.
I’m telling the truth, friends…TWO PRINTS. And you know what’s even better? One of them is a pigment print on Hahnemühle photo rag paper while the other is a c-type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl Paper. So we’re going to look at how these bad boys compare. Two different printing technologies, two different papers, one 6x17 negative on Kodak Portra 160 film.
Let’s dive into it.
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[@nickcarverphoto]

SUPER IMPORTANT UPDATE. I lowered the monitors an inch and raised the print an inch and a half. I can now see the whole thing when I'm sitting at my desk. Crisis averted.

[@justinrichardson3864]

Thank goodness. That was eating my brain.

[@terrybehm3835]

I could see that coming!

[@PhutureproofUK]

Yep. First thing I wanted to shout was “Too low!”

[@catmonkey6826]

Thank god, I was talking to you saying 'it's too low!' Love it though man!

[@drbarnack1885]

I can sleep tonight thank you

[@Black_Jesus3005]

No yelling/fast talking, crazy edits, text everywhere and yet this is an extremely entertaining video. Love your work Nick. One day I will have one of your prints hanging on my wall. Keep it up 🤘🏽

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you! I may be a little too slow-paced and dry for some folks, but I'm glad a few people are cool with my video styling.

[@juanitakelly3082]

@@nickcarverphoto Not dry at all and so funny that the hardest part was hanging the dang thing!

[@timschaefer86]

Never change! Your style is wonderful.

[@ncsJones81]

Just a normal guy making prints that you just want to look and stare at. It makes you feel that what you are doing is exactly what you should be doing. Love it man, great job!

[@Invictus13666]

The amount of knowledge you just casually drop makes my head hurt. God I’m impressed by you.

[@sirohartmann]

Was not expecting to laugh out loud at a woodworking saw joke coming into this video. Awesome work!

[@rcpmac]

When I yell "HARBOR" you yell "_________"

[@just4all1]

two of my favorite folder collection in youtube, one is called ''photography'' where i add photography videos, and another folder called ''funny'', i usually add your videos to both 😂😂👍👍

[@cribbsprojects]

Your Bauer joke sealed the subscription. Very nice info too. Love the subject.

[@greatpix]

I noticed some Polaroids on your desk in this video. I don't know if you'd find this interesting or not Nick but last week, while going through a box of old photos I came across one I'd taken with the original Polaroid SX-70 at their introduction/training event in LA making that photo (I believe) 50 years old this year. Polaroid had set up different subjects to shoot. I picked a bowl of fruit and some beaded jewelry. The fruit image showed colors that are still saturated with brilliant yellows and reds with deep blacks.

[@ConstantinSPurcea]

Would love to see a scan of that polaroid. Would be cool if you upload it to a photo sharing site for us to see!

[@juanitakelly3082]

Wow, I had no idea how many steps there are in the film-to-print process! I love seeing how things are made so this was really fascinating!

[@howardtowler6146]

Brilliant. My self I like the way gloss paper makes the colours look

[@Stop-All-War]

My God, the technical value of this videos documenting of the many processes, is exactly my thing. 👏 💯

[@zachpw]

I made a book a few years ago with a bunch of images I took in three days and it's one of my favorite projects. The images were fun to take (if you want enough photos to fill a book in three days you have to abandon any sense of perfectionism) and the book was really satisfying to put together.

[@pooryapercini4194]

i can't believe that every time you pint one of your photos to hang on your walls, i get just as much excited as you, IF NOT MORE. unbelievable tnx for the great videos man you have no idea what you mean to us around the world

[@ihavemasochism]

I appreciate the good info you give Nick - I enjoy seeing how much skill you have acquired in your life and have gained much from watching you. I respect so much that you share it this way rather than as advertisement or as a "25 film tips to make you a professional photographer" or in other words... your videos have as much character as your photography does. cheers to you and what you do! - you are an inspiration sir & I wish to at some point buy a print from you too. I also enjoy all the drink recommendations you give!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you very much for the kind words. The lack of "25 film tips" videos may be to the detriment of my channel's growth, but I'm quite happy to hear some viewers appreciate my aversion to that style of YouTubing.

[@lucapace8136]

Laughed my way through this video, needed to replay it to actually learn something. time enjoyed wasted is not wasted time.

[@MattBowie]

Hey Chris I love watching your videos on my TV. When you display the print image you should use a 15% gray background instead of white to better see the image. Even though the white border is not that prominent it can impact the way your eye sees color. When viewing images, it’s always best to look at them against a neutral gray background. Thx Nick.

[@BeyondReality2]

I would absolutely adore a Nick Carver photo book!!!!!!

[@theatyhannington]

As a person who just had twins in December 2022, I appreciate the *cough* analogy *clears throat*. Thanks for the entertainment today. I was thinking about this photo over the weekend, and now another video of yours featuring this photo. I'm all about this photo. I watched the video of you taking it, and I've still got questions. Thank you.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you. And congratulations on the new additions!

[@doriangasseling]

Beautiful print mate, looks great on the wall. I'm sure we'd all be on board if you put out a book!

[@johnsmith1474]

Right.

[@greatpix]

I'm old enough (70) to remember when Kornelius started to pin his panorama's to the store's walls. I saw his printing business grow and grow. His shop is still there while dozens of others in OC bit the dust. I think his store must be coming up on it's silver anniversary soon.

[@Salvadorsalais]

Love how you turned what could be a very dull topic into a fun, entertaining and informative video. Nice work man

[@joshcarrick]

Wow ❤️ amazing, both you and winner 👍 awesome story and cool story... Massive respect to both of you 😀

[@AlainSTO]

I love these printing and framing videos.

[@CrnaInBela]

Damn this looks amazing! Never saw your youtube channel before and now instantly fell in love with your work. Keep it up man!

[@hectorlaji7013]

WOW. I'll stick with your last comment, “ Go get yourself some prints... you need it and you don't even know it..“ You make me remember why I chose to be a photographer.. I fully agree with Joshua Rhea's comment about it's a good day. Saludos desde Mexico City.

[@mike_abramyan]

Not only did I learn a ton, but your personality really comes through in these videos in a way I feel like it didn't used to. Thank you!

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Please make a book! Wonderful shot in every way.

[@cdgarcia]

I definitely need to print my stuff out. Your vids are inspiring to get my act together thank you!

[@gerryyaum]

prints are where they are at!!! never did digi my whole life but now that I can do digi negs and make darkroom prints...I AM ALL IN...got to love prints!! Thanks for sharing.

[@saxmangeoff]

KZbin gets me. New Nick Carver video? Top of the list in the app. “Why, yes, KZbin, I do in fact want to watch this video before finishing that Thomas Heston video. Thanks for asking.”

[@AlexSwan]

Haha man some people are just made to be in front of the camera. You got the gift. Sick print too. 👌🏻

[@worldofrandometry6912]

Excellent. A perfect blend of art and entertainment.

[@CynthiaDerrick]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this process!

[@MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio]

I love that photo! I prefer the matte finish too. You've got a lovely studio. I caught a glimpse of some oranges in the background in one shot. That's really cool that you have your own mature fruit trees.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thanks! And yeah that tree is older than me. Makes for fantastic orange juice.

[@chrisanthem6995]

Beau travail photographique et d'encadrement, superbe!!!

[@Leffe49]

BEAUTIFUL! Really love that photo. ❤

[@crlclssic]

Said it a million times, but this is my favourite channel. Never stop!

[@tomaszbrys1426]

This image along with " The Liquor Store " are my favourite Nick Carver's photographs.

[@kathyjurgens7153]

Absolutely love these photo to print to hanging on the wall videos. Useful, informative and entertaining segment and an absolutely Gorgeous photograph and Sumptuous print. Beautifully done.

[@jimwlouavl]

Thanks for sharing. I learned about printing. Bonus, I remember the video when you made that photo so this finished the story for me.

[@robinhope3009]

Very very enjoyable video Nick -it’s your fault I’m going to perches your model 6x17 camera you have taken many great photos but the other one in your office is my favourite.

[@FaroukCherchali-gc4fq]

I am always inspired watching your videos. The print looks awesome!

[@bertdong1023]

I just so connected to what you’re saying at the end of the video, seeing a print of your own work is just satisfying. It is so satisfying I invested a 44inch pigment printer at home. And just sharing my prints with my friends. My work is just not meet the standards to sell😂 but still, just so satisfying. Love your work! Another great frame 🖼️

[@richardc8155]

Great vid Nick. Your enthusiasm and knowledge shine through. Both those prints look amazing and really capture something both simple and complex at the same moment. Thanks for uploading this.

[@robnunya572]

Lovely work Nick. That image, printed, is (makes that French-style 2 finger kiss thing) sweet. I second what you say about getting prints made - it's the ultimate proof of the pudding, and so damn satisfying to see your best work writ large.

[@ceal2656]

Nick, this is my Saturday morning routine: turn on my capuchino machine make me a Latte, sit down in front of my computer and watch your video, weekend accomplished! Thanks. I have the same problem with too many photos and a few walls... My plan is to print 4 of my super favorites photos, hang one on the wall, and then when the next season comes, I will take down the print, and store it, put the next print on the wall. Then every season I'll have something different on the wall. (BTW, those 2 photos in this video are my favorites)

[@ronwise3069]

Pro tip (framer here): put a D-ring on each side of a wide frame like that and skip the wire. Then put two hooks in the wall, spaced apart the same as the D-rings, and it will never tilt or shift on you. Always perfect! You did a nice job cutting down that frame. I have a V-nailer if you need to borrow it. :)

[@Joshbaldophotography]

Excellent video Nick! I love seeing your process. Thanks for the video.-super funny too as always!

[@magnusa.5599]

every time i see one of your vids about printing i'm telling myself that now is the right time to finally install my printer. NOW really is the time though. :D

[@Nate_The_Great69]

Don't think I've ever clicked off video so fast to watch yours sir. Keep up the good work!

[@marcusslade9804]

You just gave us a clinic, Nick. Outstanding... and the French "Je ne sais quoi" aptly descibes that indescribable feeling you captured near video’s end, however briefly it remains. As good as the original video was when you shot the image, this was icing on the cake. Thank you.

[@AlEbnereza]

Love that intro! 😂

[@JeffDiffner]

As soon as I get moved and have the appropriate space, I am ordering that print. Hands down my favorite piece!

[@joshuarhea1648]

Always a good day when you post. I totally agree with you about printing. Blessed to have a bessler 45 beast of an enlightener chilling in the basement

[@larrylindell1027]

Thanks for showing us your process and thoughts about. I learned a lot. Keep them coming. Love the print also.

[@jean-claudemuller3199]

Nice surrealistic look with these hoppers in the sky 😊

[@osomaligno]

I loved that photo the moment I saw it on the other video! I haven't printed in like a year, nothing like it!

[@stuartbaines2843]

Excellent 👍😀 There’s a tee shirt logo there.. “ make Prints” 😅

[@RichardSwift]

Watched that while print prepping and I could not agree more. Make prints of your work!

[@Beauty.and.FashionPhotographer]

Beautiful...just beautiful...

[@chosen_none]

Congrats on 100K subs 🎉

[@jamesromanoski7292]

Ah, the satisfaction of seeing that final piece. Awesome! Thanks for that great tip on applying the lustre lamination. I love pearl paper, yet really hate the glare that can distract from the viewing experience.

[@incorporeal3793]

Although I don't get to do it that often, that is what I like about painting you get the physical object in your hand/on the wall at the end.

[@AdoNaVodi]

Love the expertise! You are a artist

[@mjcaparbi]

So true... you gotta print and you don't even know it. Thanks for another great video Nick.

[@stevehamilton3181]

Beautiful! Love the image, love the framing. This is where great images belong.

[@atlantamx3]

One of my VERY favorite recent images/ prints from you. Absolutely stunning.

[@SasidharPamganamamula]

Absolutely phenomenal composition, print, and video documenting the process - loved every second of it and I'm itching to print my own work again now :) Would be great if you could kind of show us the cost as well - I can't imagine this stuff is cheap.

[@photog1529]

Beautiful print...thanks for showing the process from start to finish. Wall-mounting tip...try using a french cleat.

[@jasonbillings9256]

I love seeing my images printed too. I recently bought a Canon pro 200 to start printing my images, that's gonna get interesting (and expensive). I always appreciate you videos, thanks for making them.

[@ducgerard2361]

A great photo and a great lesson

[@edmontonian5270]

Thanks for scratching my Nick Carver itch buddy. It was driving me crazy. Beautiful FN print man. I love it.

[@ryanbhangdia]

100% agree with you about making prints, it is my favorite part of the process too - I can loose days in the darkroom working on just one or two large prints. Phones and computer screens are awesome of course but nothing like a massive physical print!

[@chadroberts44]

Phenomenal print. That turned out unbelievably well. You got a mighty fine eye Nick!

[@TomMasonPhoto]

That's a gorgeous print Nick, Love the image, the process and the video, top stuff!

[@martykimble9999]

Great video! Love the commentary! Entertaining!

[@butcherneck]

My favorite standup :D

[@Franatixx]

I went on a road trip across the US with my brother (Miami to Seattle). I got a 4X6 photoalubum made up and it's one of my prized possessions. Seeing you do a proper book would be amazing

[@1717jbs]

Love the print videos.

[@juanpatricio9204]

That’s awesome Nick! Hope all is well!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thanks, Juan!

[@paullichte]

beautiful work! really enjoyed to see the process behind it.

[@jllanesphoto]

Great job Nick!

[@robertbrown9785]

great video! just subscribed- love your sense of humour-"You'll make it to "Bauer one day kid" lol

[@justinrichardson3864]

In my opinion, this photograph may well be your very best yet.

[@tamekyle]

Nick Carver: The King of Bauer bits 12:52

[@garygruber1452]

Excellent video and very nice image. I'm a bit old fashioned (50+ years in photography). I could never sign a print for sale that I didn't make myself. As far as your desert scenic: it is a weak image that falls under the guise of some advise my photography professor at Syracuse University gave us many. many years ago: "If you can't make it good, make it big."

[@psfphotography]

That print is wicked cool! It looks like a piece of art deco furniture.

[@alejandrosotopascual77]

Really inspired! No words

[@a8f235]

Love that you do not want glass infront of the photograph, because that's been my preference too for a long long time. I just feel it's so dated and most people just do things like that because they are worried of what others will think if they made an independant decision instead.

[@ageary]

Wow Nick that's a real gem you have there congrats. Please make a book......

[@carladerenzy3674]

Loving your videos Nick. About to plunge into making prints, too, so inspired. And as I'm in OC, will use your recommended vendors/partners. Enjoyed the shoot video of this print, too.

[@alanclark9691]

Good entertaining story Nick. Enjoyed the journey, and agree 100% with you on the intrinsic value of a print.

[@lhuhnphotography]

I would love to see an entire episode (or online course) covering your scanning and post workflow.

[@terrywyse]

Love these printmaking videos. I’ve been contemplating decorating my office and parts of the house with prints but just struggle pulling the trigger.

[@paulmullins1589]

Love the video and love that process for the big boy. Cracking job. I've been wondering about that framing method for ages now! I'll probably forget again by the time I get around to printing a photo though.

[@bubblesculptor]

Interesting point about sense of accomplishment with building physical objects vs digital content. Digital creates can be every bit as demanding to produce as a fabricated object, but there is definitely a distinct feeling of having an end result you can physically hold and give to someone else that digital/virtual content doesn't possess.

[@enigmabletchley6936]

Very interesting, Nick. A book would be fantastic as I personally would like to see much of your work in tangible form like that.

[@320dena]

This was so informative! Thank you

[@pablogonzalez8304]

Beautiful!

[@craigcompoliphotography1235]

I love your videos man. And, your work is phenomenal. Keep it flowing.