Serious about image quality in custom-printed photos? Start with great photo paper! From matte to glossy, Metallic to Fujiflex, find out which archival-quality kind is best for your project.
Don’t settle for cheap poster prints or standard photo paper that will fade. At ArtisanHD, we can recreate a visually-enhanced memory that will last a lifetime with professional photo printing on photo quality paper.
All of our HD photo papers are thick, professional-grade, 100-year archival papers, printed and developed on-site in our darkroom. From our much-trusted Fuji Glossy paper to our high-end FujiFlex or Kodak Metallic photo papers, this is the real deal! Continuous tone laser-exposed LightJet prints offer great color and clarity.
Laminated prints are also available.
Photo Paper Types – Brands & Finishes
FujiFlex Crystal Archive
Our top-selling HD photo paper has an extremely high-gloss finish, which adds depth and richness to make your image look almost 3D. A polyester-based silver-halide material is optimized for professional gallery-level color printing of displays and commercial prints.
Metallic Paper has a glossy finish and pearlescent metallic appearance. This paper uses a proprietary combination of film laminate layers, which results in striking, three-dimensional, lasting images on an ultra-bright background. (Max height/width is 43″).
Fuji Glossy paper has a high sheen finish, which gives your photo the WOW factor that you’ve been looking for. Fuji Glossy produces images with rich, deep blacks, brilliant colors, and a shiny surface. Fuji Glossy also has a neutral original white point, which balances the print.
Our Fuji Matte paper is smooth to the touch and has no sheen, meaning reflection and shine will be minimal. Your images will have color depth on a matte surface. Fuji Matte has extremely accurate color reproduction range and helps create unique, impressive images.
Great for landscape photos and portraits and photos that need to be framed / matted and under glass (by others) Our Fuji Luster paper has a mild sheen that brings out the color with less reflectivity. Photos with high levels of contrast really benefit from these inherent media properties, truly creating a unique image.
Finishing Option – Laminate
Available for Gloss, Metallic, and FujiFlex, this additional layer of laminate adds protection to your first surface mounting. Available in Matte, Luster and Gloss.
“I am amazed at the quality and depth of my printed photos! Artisan HD makes my work come to life!”
Christy L., ArtisanHD Customer
Hanging, Framing & Finishing Options
You have your high-resolution photo and you’ve selected the best paper to print photos on – how are you going to display it? We offer several popular photo paper hanging, framing and finishing options for you to find the perfect display for your HD printed photo. Choose between traditional options like frames and Sintra boards to more eye-popping options like Dibond sheets, Plexiglass or Infinity boards.
Plexi / Acrylic 1/4″
Plexi / Acrylic 1/8″
Plexi Salon Mount
White Dibond
Dibond Brushed Aluminum
3/16″ White Foam Core
Silver Frame Thick or Thin
Black Frame Thick or Thin
Black Sintra 6mm
Black Sintra 3mm
White Sintra 6mm
White Sintra 3mm
Black Infinity Board 1/2″
Black Infinity Board 3/16″
White Infinity Board 1/2″
White Infinity Board 3/16″
Not sure what your HD Photo Paper print will look like? Try a sample print today!
ArtisanHD has recently installed a new Canon Colorado Gel-Ink printer. Part of what makes the Canon Colorado so special is the introduction of new ink and finishing technologies.
Primarily there are 2 key reasons why you should print on the Canon Colorado:
#1 – The Canon UV gel ink provides a durable, scratch-resistant layer that needs no further protection for most applications.
This ink is also more flexible, providing the ability to stretch without damage when prints need to be folded, creased, wrapped or stretched on a frame.
#2 – The new FLX finish technology, with which you can print your images with a beautiful glossy finish or a luxurious matte finish.
For a matte finish or when using porous media, a brief flash of UV light pins the UV gel droplets in place immediately after jetting, freezing the shape of every drop of ink. This results in a rough surface at the micro-level, providing the characteristic velvety-matte finish.
For instance, with a glossy finish, the droplets get a little more time to settle into a smooth, even layer.
The difference between Glossy and Matte finish
Other benefits of the Canon Colorado Gel Ink Printer include:
It provides excellent color range and depth
You get low-odor prints, which is important for indoor usage
It has 0 drying time which means faster shipping
It has a considerably low environmental impact
It provides robust prints on a wide range of media
Not sure if you’d like watercolor paper? Choose 4 types of paper samples for $10 and get $10 back on your next order. Order samples here!
We know that having a lot of options can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Especially when deciphering how to best customize your own artwork with all of our various print products and styling options. This is why we’ve implemented our brand new Print Recipesfunctionality!
Choose from one of our three professionally crafted preset recipes within the upload configurator or customize and save your own. Your go-to favorites will always remain stored under “Recipes” when logged into your account. Designed for a simpler ordering and checkout process!
Let your inner artist shine by printing your photographs and artwork with impeccable high-sheen and rich colors. Your print will then be applied to the back of an 1/8” thick crystal clear plexiglass sheet, complete with an affordable lightweight protective vinyl barrier and sintra museum-back for clean and easy hanging.
Mid-Grade: “The College Grad”
Kodak Metallic, 1/4” Acrylic, Sintra Encapsulation & Black Sintra Museum-Back
Graduate your artwork to the next level by creating striking, three-dimensional pearlescent metallic photo prints with a deeper than glass effect. The ¼” thick layer of acrylic paired with lightweight 3mm Sintra provides your images with professional protection and exceptional clarity. The black sintra museum-back will have black painted edges and is easy to hang.
High-End: “The PRO”
FujiFlex, 1/8” TruLife Acrylic, White Dibond Encapsulation & Black Aluminum Museum-Back
Create pro level gallery quality artwork with our top selling HD photo paper and anti-reflective acrylic combo! Add depth, and give your photos a true to life appearance that other acrylic products simply cannot match. Protect your investment & ensure durability with our professional Dibond metal encapsulation finish. We supply this version with a black powder-coated aluminum museum-back frame and Z-clip for easy hanging.
Customize & Save Your Own Print Recipes
Do you have a favorite print combo that you’re constantly reaching for?
Kodak Metallic paper mounted to 1/4″ plexiglass acrylic? FujiFlex paper and Trulife (non-glare) Acrylic? Or perhaps direct to dibond brushed metal?
Whatever it may be, now you can customize your favorite go-to’s and save them for later.
Name your and save your own recipes!(example: “John’s Favorite Combo” or “My Gallery Prints”)
Does your Lightjet printer apply any sharpening by default? Can it be turned off?ArtisanHD2017-10-27T16:34:43-07:00
Yes, we run our LightJet printer with the sharpening feature ON. This is the default setting to ensure your custom hd photo prints and wall art are printed at the highest quality possible. For more information on LightJet and the prints created from it,check out this LightJet FAQ.
However, if you would rather that we not use this feature, we can easily turn it off upon request. Please contact the ArtisanHD customer service department to specify this request with our LightJet printer and to complete your order. We want to ensure your order is completed exactly as you envision it!
What is a LightJet Print?ArtisanHD2017-10-27T16:43:40-07:00
The term LightJet is often used to describe a digitally-made chromogenic print. Unexposed silver-halide (AgX) photographic paper is temporarily fixed on an internal drum. Three digitally controlled lasers simultaneously expose the photo-sensitive emulsion on the paper medium (or back-lit transparency medium) with red, green and blue laser light. The amount of light from each laser varies to provide specific color and density values for each pixel imaged to the lightjet print.
A Lesson in Light Leads to a Stunning LightJet Print
The light path includes a spinning, surface-coated mirror mounted on an air bearing that travels along the axis of the internal drum. It reflects the laser light at 90 degrees, allowing for a dimensionally consistent round imaging dot across the entire area of the photographic paper. The purpose of this round imaging dot is to maintain edge to edge sharpness on the final print. The lightjet print is then processed using traditional photochemical means. After this process, the photographic print is handled just as any other photo print.
Compare a lightjet printer to xerography and inkjet printers. The later employ a halftone process and ink to reproduce digital images on paper, digital-C is a photographic continuous tone process rather than halftone or error diffusion, which are common on offset press or ink-jet.
Working on my photo show project, I put my heart and soul into every photo. After reviewing the end product from Artisan, I feel Mike and the Artisan Team has made my heart and soul come alive! They not only met my expectations but exceeded them. Colors pop, the images reach out, grab you and draw you into a beautiful world. I love my prints! Mike’s guidance was spot on, material quality second to none, time line met. All the boxes are ticked. Professional – Courteous – Competent With the expert support of Artisan I have no doubt my show will be a success. Thank you Artisan Team for making me look good!
I just ordered my second set of prints. The first set was amazing…. well this set is beyond amazing. I cant thank you enough for the quality of work you do. You exceed this customers expectations by a mile. It took me years to find a great printing shop and the wait was well worth it. A million thanks. You make me a better photographer then I really am ha.
Again thank you so much….. I am a customer for life
Well priced. Packaged appropriately. Shipped and arrived in a timely manner. Perfect color match. looking at the print, not the image there is not one single surface aberration visible.
I would highly recommend ArtisanHD!!! I was looking for a way to dress up our company’s conference room and came across their website. We are a builder with some great portfolio images so I just selected the ones I wanted, used the tools on the website to crop and size, selected the options and ordered. Pictures arrived quickly and were great quality. Such an impressive, professional look. Loved them so much just reordered another 4 images. After I submitted, they caught some issues in their review process where I had cut off a logo. We corrected and my pictures shipped the next day. Can’t wait to get them!
I spent a lot of time working with many different prints shops, papers, and different processes. I just received my prints and not only did Artisan meet my expectations they exceeded them by a mile. When I went to Canada I seen some amazing printed photos at an exhibition and had a hard time meeting that quality of print….well up till today. I am a wildlife photographer and Artisan made my photos as close to life as possible. Thank you so much for the quality of work you do and you have a customer for life.
Had to share! Within a week of picking up the beautiful print ArtisanHD did for us, it was framed and on the wall in our living room. Thanks for the help and guidance, including suggesting some work by your retouching department and the paper surface (metallic). The place where we get framing done went nuts for the print. Again, not only am I delighted with the print and the final result in place, but I have also shared that with everyone to whom we have showed it!
Not only only were my prints made with near perfect color accuracy and stunning detail but I cannot overstate the quality of customer service I received along the way, just fantastic at every step.
I was very impressed with my experience with Artisan, from the quality of their work to their very helpful and friendly customer service. They were very helpful with assisting me in the production process, and I am beyond impressed with the quality of my photograph, from the clarity and depth of the colors.
I just got in another round of prints in, but went up in size to 52″ and the results from ArtisanHD were stunning. In addition to their Five Star Quality, their customer support was Top Shelf all the way. Thanks to F. Mark Hubbard for suggesting that I use Artisan.
I am a Texas based Graphic Artist that decided to use the Kodak Metallic Paper for my image and once It was delivered I was blown away. My print had a great amount of color, and typically when you get your work printed the quality dulls. With Artisan HD’s printing services – my work was actually enhanced in quality and color. I couldn’t quit looking at it. Not to mention it was delivered in the most protected way I have ever seen. Great job and I will be ordering all my work with Artisan HD from now on. Thank you.
So, I sent image in for “test” print using the Fujiflex Crystal paper. The print comes back, I open it up and literally, my wife went “WOW”. I bring it to work to show others and some other photo enthusiast and LITERALLY.. They said.. “WOW”.
The image is of the Maroon Bells in Aspen Colorado and the quality and clarity of the print cannot be expressed in a short product review. I look forward to a full size print.
It’s not really a complaint, but rather a suggestion is to provide some ICC profiles so I can ensure what I send you is compliant to their printers. However, what I got back was SPOT on, so KUDOS on that, but before I submit a much larger and expensive print, it would be good to have some reassurance.
The paper speaks for itself when viewed, especially in changing light. ArtisanHD is where things really get good. Not only the most competitive price for my project, but impeccable customer service. I found a photo on line, tracked down the artist and they coordinated to get the print done. Artisan sent me proof photos and spent the time to assure I knew all details of the process. The Nordstrom of printing for certain!!!
I am very satisfied with this service, the self service option is easy and convenient, the shipping is carefully done, fast, the quality of the product is outstanding! The colors just POP! Specially using the Fujiflex archive HD. And if you have an issue they are prompt to respond and take care of you!
Just unwrapped my FujiFlex HD print and WOW!!!!! These guys are Ah-Mah-Zing! It really is incredible. Can’t wait to get it hung and lit!
And the smaller poster is crazy good too. And from a screen shot no less!!
Thanks for making my Friday – and making our place look great with great art! -Cheers
Every shipment has been well packaged and arrived in perfect shape. The Quality of the work has been without flaw. On one single print there was a problem but it was quickly sorted out and the new print arrived at my doorstep in short order. I will happily continue to purchase my prints from Artisan.
Everything was GREAT! Just what I expected to see from my prints. They were delivered on time and very well wrapped for protection. I have used them multiple times and plan on using them more in the future!
Spot on Colors! Highly Recommend to Other Photographers
Rick S. –
I’m very pleased with the quality of product from Artisan HD! I would highly recommend your services to fellow photographers and I look forward to continue to order many products from you guys. I have had other labs produce prints in which the colors just were not “right”, but so far my prints from Artisan HD have been spot on! Great work! Keep it up!!
This is my first time I print my work with Artisan HD and I used Fuji Flex. The results has been outstanding and the customer service even better. Great details with this paper. The print arrived in a tube super protected. Can’t wait to print and use the plexi. Thank you Stephanie for your help!
I just received a print I ordered and I have to say it looks amazing. I cannot wait to give it to my husband as a gift. I would love to order more in the future, do you ever offer deals on items or shipping?
Our top-of-the-line photographic and printing equipment offer both the professional and recreational artist the very best tools, materials & craftsmanship to produce stunning museum-quality masterpieces.
Our custom configurator offers unique cropping and scaling functionality along with a print preview so you can see exactly how your artwork will look printed.
As the owner of a small startup company, I looked around The Valley and online for professional high quality printed products. Other solutions always seemed to come with a tradeoff: poor customer service, product size constraints, high pricing and volume, or even bad finish quality.
Working with Mike and his team I was able to produce the high quality unique products at competitive prices that I was looking for without compromise. Their knowledgeable customer service was phenomenal! We were even able to find solutions to some of the more complex printing and finishing requirements I needed. I’ll definitely be working with them again on future projects!
I recently sold one of my Digital Art pieces and the team at ArtisanHD have the complete package really sorted out! They are a friendly, client orientated and totally professional team who happen to produce spectacular prints as well! Thanks guys for keeping everyone very happy!
Dale B.
Fantastic staff, fantastic facilities, second to none product quality output. I feel like you're my secret weapon.
Beautiful print work and customer service of the highest order – you'll be so thrilled with how well you're treated, and how they'll go the extra mile to make sure you're happy and satisfied with the final result.
Denise S.
It's rare I find a company today where the customer service, quality and pricing meet most every need I'm looking for. It's even rarer to find those companies where the staff are not only willing to meet those expectations, but surpass them.
In a very stressful situation I created for myself, the staff at Artisan went out of their way to help me find a answer to my predicament. Their team worked with me to find a fast solution pulling me out of a situation I knew very few companies would go out of their way to solve. It's those actions I use to choose who I will send my next job. The service was awesome! The quality was awesome! Their staff was Awesome!
Raegan S.
Artisan Colour is the most creative, talented and friendly place to print and mind meld. I have been satisfied with every experience I have had with them. Front end to delivery topnotch. So glad I was directed to them.
Adrienne M.
Simply the best. Great client services, great people, and great products.
Dan M.
When I inadvertently shipped a limited edition print to a customer before signing it, Artisan was quick to have it rerouted back to their facility to resolve my issue. When I then showed up during the holiday season –– right before New Year's Eve –– I was met by no less than the company's president, Doug Bondon, who was genuinely happy to assist me and get my order on its way in a matter of minutes. Folks, this is what topnotch, white glove service really looks like. Outstanding!
Mid-Grade: “The College Grad”
High-End: “The PRO” 
High-End: “The PRO” 
Do you have a favorite print combo that you’re constantly reaching for?
Audrey –
Working on my photo show project, I put my heart and soul into every photo. After reviewing the end product from Artisan, I feel Mike and the Artisan Team has made my heart and soul come alive! They not only met my expectations but exceeded them. Colors pop, the images reach out, grab you and draw you into a beautiful world. I love my prints! Mike’s guidance was spot on, material quality second to none, time line met. All the boxes are ticked. Professional – Courteous – Competent With the expert support of Artisan I have no doubt my show will be a success. Thank you Artisan Team for making me look good!
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Gary Borowitz –
I just ordered my second set of prints. The first set was amazing…. well this set is beyond amazing. I cant thank you enough for the quality of work you do. You exceed this customers expectations by a mile. It took me years to find a great printing shop and the wait was well worth it. A million thanks. You make me a better photographer then I really am ha.
Again thank you so much….. I am a customer for life
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John Grunke –
Well priced. Packaged appropriately. Shipped and arrived in a timely manner. Perfect color match. looking at the print, not the image there is not one single surface aberration visible.
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Dirk Bloom –
I would highly recommend ArtisanHD!!! I was looking for a way to dress up our company’s conference room and came across their website. We are a builder with some great portfolio images so I just selected the ones I wanted, used the tools on the website to crop and size, selected the options and ordered. Pictures arrived quickly and were great quality. Such an impressive, professional look. Loved them so much just reordered another 4 images. After I submitted, they caught some issues in their review process where I had cut off a logo. We corrected and my pictures shipped the next day. Can’t wait to get them!
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Gary BOROWITZ –
I spent a lot of time working with many different prints shops, papers, and different processes. I just received my prints and not only did Artisan meet my expectations they exceeded them by a mile. When I went to Canada I seen some amazing printed photos at an exhibition and had a hard time meeting that quality of print….well up till today. I am a wildlife photographer and Artisan made my photos as close to life as possible. Thank you so much for the quality of work you do and you have a customer for life.
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Ben Craine –
Had to share! Within a week of picking up the beautiful print ArtisanHD did for us, it was framed and on the wall in our living room. Thanks for the help and guidance, including suggesting some work by your retouching department and the paper surface (metallic). The place where we get framing done went nuts for the print. Again, not only am I delighted with the print and the final result in place, but I have also shared that with everyone to whom we have showed it!
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Cory M Barlow –
Not only only were my prints made with near perfect color accuracy and stunning detail but I cannot overstate the quality of customer service I received along the way, just fantastic at every step.
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John M. –
I was very impressed with my experience with Artisan, from the quality of their work to their very helpful and friendly customer service. They were very helpful with assisting me in the production process, and I am beyond impressed with the quality of my photograph, from the clarity and depth of the colors.
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Chuck Vincent –
I just got in another round of prints in, but went up in size to 52″ and the results from ArtisanHD were stunning. In addition to their Five Star Quality, their customer support was Top Shelf all the way. Thanks to F. Mark Hubbard for suggesting that I use Artisan.
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Chance Lacy –
I am a Texas based Graphic Artist that decided to use the Kodak Metallic Paper for my image and once It was delivered I was blown away. My print had a great amount of color, and typically when you get your work printed the quality dulls. With Artisan HD’s printing services – my work was actually enhanced in quality and color. I couldn’t quit looking at it. Not to mention it was delivered in the most protected way I have ever seen. Great job and I will be ordering all my work with Artisan HD from now on. Thank you.
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David –
So, I sent image in for “test” print using the Fujiflex Crystal paper. The print comes back, I open it up and literally, my wife went “WOW”. I bring it to work to show others and some other photo enthusiast and LITERALLY.. They said.. “WOW”.
The image is of the Maroon Bells in Aspen Colorado and the quality and clarity of the print cannot be expressed in a short product review. I look forward to a full size print.
It’s not really a complaint, but rather a suggestion is to provide some ICC profiles so I can ensure what I send you is compliant to their printers. However, what I got back was SPOT on, so KUDOS on that, but before I submit a much larger and expensive print, it would be good to have some reassurance.
Other than that… ROCK ON!!!
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Walter Floyd –
Hello Mike,
Just a quick note to let you know that we are in receipt of our Wall of Honor Plaques and they all look great.
Thank you for the professional experience, quick turnaround, and high-quality product.
Please extend our complements and thanks to all applicable staff members.
Walter
P.S. Product description- Finished Size: 16.00″ x 6.00″; Photo Fuji Matte Paper: 4/0; Gatorboard 3/16 Black; Gatorboard 1/2 Black; Undersize Float-mount (1/2″ GatorBoard is 1″ smaller all around) Pre-assembled.
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Bob Gertie –
The paper speaks for itself when viewed, especially in changing light. ArtisanHD is where things really get good. Not only the most competitive price for my project, but impeccable customer service. I found a photo on line, tracked down the artist and they coordinated to get the print done. Artisan sent me proof photos and spent the time to assure I knew all details of the process. The Nordstrom of printing for certain!!!
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Carlos L. –
I am very satisfied with this service, the self service option is easy and convenient, the shipping is carefully done, fast, the quality of the product is outstanding! The colors just POP! Specially using the Fujiflex archive HD. And if you have an issue they are prompt to respond and take care of you!
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Christina L. –
I am amazed at the quality and depth of my printed photos! ArtisanHD makes my work come to life!
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Patrick J. –
Mike, received another amazing print. This one should garner some tears from the bride and groom. Thanks again!
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Aerin S. –
Just unwrapped my FujiFlex HD print and WOW!!!!! These guys are Ah-Mah-Zing! It really is incredible. Can’t wait to get it hung and lit!
And the smaller poster is crazy good too. And from a screen shot no less!!
Thanks for making my Friday – and making our place look great with great art! -Cheers
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John M. –
My 40×22.5 print on Fujiflex crystal archive just arrived and I could not be happier.
Thank you guys for all the care you put into this, it looks fantastic, it’s the first of many to come!
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Steven N. –
Absolutely perfect print with flawless reproduction of my exact image.
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Sean H. –
Images and quality were better than I expected and will certainly order again.
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David B. –
Mike and his team are fantastic. They did a great job helping me prepare my images for print and the final product was perfect. Completely satisfied!
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Larry F. –
My order was quickly confirmed. I was notified when the photos were sent. I was please with the whole process.
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Skip G. –
Every shipment has been well packaged and arrived in perfect shape. The Quality of the work has been without flaw. On one single print there was a problem but it was quickly sorted out and the new print arrived at my doorstep in short order. I will happily continue to purchase my prints from Artisan.
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Nick S. –
Everything was GREAT! Just what I expected to see from my prints. They were delivered on time and very well wrapped for protection. I have used them multiple times and plan on using them more in the future!
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Steven L. –
Outstanding results, delivered in about a 1.5 weeks or so. Very happy with my photo.
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Rick S. –
I’m very pleased with the quality of product from Artisan HD! I would highly recommend your services to fellow photographers and I look forward to continue to order many products from you guys. I have had other labs produce prints in which the colors just were not “right”, but so far my prints from Artisan HD have been spot on! Great work! Keep it up!!
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Javier S. –
This is my first time I print my work with Artisan HD and I used Fuji Flex. The results has been outstanding and the customer service even better. Great details with this paper. The print arrived in a tube super protected. Can’t wait to print and use the plexi. Thank you Stephanie for your help!
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Jose T. –
The better service and print quality ever!!
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Danny S. –
Is is exactly what I was looking for…..the colors just pop.
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Amy G. –
I just received a print I ordered and I have to say it looks amazing. I cannot wait to give it to my husband as a gift. I would love to order more in the future, do you ever offer deals on items or shipping?
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Beth E. –
Beautiful prints, timely service, packed for shipping as if they were Rembrandts going to the Louvre!
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