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Considering making giclee prints of your artwork or photography? Looking to bring beautiful giclee prints to your home décor? Whether you’re a visual artist, collector or casual consumer, giclee prints, also referred to as archival pigment prints, are truly stunning. And, you can order custom giclee prints online here at Shop Duggal. Use this quick guide to learn about giclee prints so you can feel confident in your purchase.

Acrylic prints give your photography a high-end, gallery-quality appearance. Your print is face-mounted to a quarter inch-thick Plexiglass sheet with flame-polished edges, a Sintra or aluminum composite backing, and all hanging hardware attached. These gorgeous prints are available on several different paper options. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at one of them, Fujifilm’s Crystal Archive Deep Matte (Velvet).

When it comes to showcasing your photography for an exhibition, gallery-quality printing means more than the photo prints themselves. There is also an art form to the way the prints are displayed. Face mounted acrylic prints are a popular choice among photographers seeking to elevate their imagery.

Photographers, graphic designers and independent creatives are using professional photo books to showcase their work and win new clients—but they’re not the only ones. Any business in any industry can use a high-quality photo book to accomplish the following.

Being a commercial photographer might sound like a dream career—and it is! But don’t let the “dream” part detour you from pursuing your passion as a profession. If you have honed your skills, identified your strengths, and envisioned your business, you have the intangibles that it takes to make the leap from hobbyist to commercial photographer. Now, equip yourself with the tools to secure your first client and many more thereafter.

Whether you’re searching for custom wall art, professional printing for your photography, or an online photo book creator, the appeal of black and white is hard to deny. Why consider cutting the colors? Because B&W is beautifully simple. The distractions are removed, drawing all eyes into the details that make the image one of a kind. At Shop Duggal, you can order the best B&W photo prints in two easy steps.

June 29 is National Camera Day, when we all pick up our cameras (yes, even our smartphones!) and embrace the invention. Because of cameras, we’re able to capture special moments, tell compelling stories, and document our personal lives. Why let the sentiment end there? Pick a few of your favorite photos that you have taken and order customized photo prints online at Shop Duggal. See what types of photo prints are trending right now:

Metal prints are durable, versatile, and oftentimes supersized. With metal prints up to 60” by 40” available online and the ability to put together a larger piece in panels, Shop Duggal helps artists and photographers go big for commissioned works and exhibitions. Here are a few examples:

June 22 is World Rainforest Day, when organizations around the world recognize and celebrate the importance of rainforests to sustainable life on Earth. While this day in itself provides a platform for education and partnership, the effort is ongoing, year-round, each and every day. Here’s how Shop Duggal is doing its part.

Framed photo prints usually start with choosing the image, followed by the print—but the opposite can work wonderfully, too. If you’re buying framed photo prints online at Shop Duggal, the frame-first mentality puts a fresh spin on the creative process. Why do we make this simple, yet unexpected suggestion?

June 15 is Nature Photography Day, organized by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) to encourage and promote nature photography, whether for pure enjoyment, environmental awareness, or both. You don’t have to be a pro to embrace the outdoors and capture nature’s beauty. And if you don’t feel like shooting photos, you can appreciate nature photography from the sidelines with no hiking boots required. Either way, here are a few things to keep in mind when printing nature photography for wall art, décor, or a professional portfolio:

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2021. Whether you’re seeing Dad in person or sending a gift from afar, a personalized photo print will surely make him smile. Show your thoughtfulness and create a gift with timelessness. Here are a few ideas.

When Duggal Visual Solutions connected Laurence G. Jones Architects (LGJA) and Jamaican artist Kianne Patrice Hutchinson, the two found a perfect match of architectural vision and artistic style.

You’ve heard of Earth Day, but what about World Environment Day? Every year on June 5, the United Nations promotes awareness and action for environmental protection. The annual campaign has been running since 1974, with a different theme and host city or country each year.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is now home to a set of 12-foot-tall metal prints produced by Duggal, thanks to artist Shuli Sade.

Canvas prints are a favorite medium among photographers and visual artists, and with good reason. Combining color, texture and gallery-quality printing, these prints are uniquely artistic. It’s no wonder they have become popular for home décor and interior design. Beneath the surface, here’s what to love about canvas prints.

If you’re a photographer using Shop Duggal to print your photos professionally, you have likely noticed our high-definition photo prints and wondered how noticeable the difference can realistically be when it comes to standard prints and HD prints. We’re not here to sell you, but we are here to tell you that HD photo prints really do take your imagery to the next level.

Metal prints make your photography stand out in delightful and durable fashion. With Shop Duggal’s Vibrachrome™ metal prints, you can mix and match various styles to find the material and finish combination that achieves your ideal aesthetic. Let’s take a quick spin through the options.

Summer is all about making memories—and Summer 2021 could be one of the most momentous yet. After a long year of worries and restrictions, it’s time to embrace and enjoy that sense of normalcy we’ve all been seeking. Ease into it or leap into it; you can go at your own pace while of course following health and safety guidelines. No matter how you choose to spend your summer, be sure to document it along the way so that you can make a Summer 2021 photo book!

Forsyth Harmon is capturing acclaim with her illustrated debut novel, Justine, an intimate and unflinching portrait of American girlhood at the edge of adulthood set in Summer 1999 on Long Island. She’s also channeling the buzz toward a wonderful cause. A longtime client of the original Duggal Visual Solutions on 23rd Street in New York City (now the Duggal Retail Center on 24th Street), read on to learn why Harmon chose Shop Duggal to produce the prints for the fundraiser.