There is something different about seeing a photograph as a finished print.
On a screen, an image can be beautiful. In print, it becomes an object. Texture, tone, color, contrast, detail, and paper quality all come together in a way that gives the photograph a stronger sense of presence. That final step is often where an image stops feeling like a file and starts feeling like a piece of art.
For participants joining one of Art Wolfe’s upcoming Pacific Northwest photography workshops, we are adding a special bonus to the experience: each participant will receive a complimentary 16×20 fine-art print.
Participants may choose between two options:
The first is a print of a specially selected Art Wolfe image from a very limited edition, Featured above. It is a rare opportunity to take home a finished piece connected to Art’s decades of work in the field and his work photographing the beautiful corners of the earth.
The second option is more personal: participants may choose to have one of their own images from the workshop professionally prepared and printed. Art’s team will edit, refine, and profile the selected image to the participant’s specifications, helping transform a photograph made during the workshop into a finished print suitable for display.
That means the workshop does not have to end when the final critique is over. You can leave with new skills, new ideas, new images, and a tangible finished piece from the experience itself.
This special print opportunity is available to participants in all five of Art’s upcoming Pacific Northwest workshops:
Abstract Columbia River Gorge Workshop 2026
August 1–4
Based in Hood River, this workshop focuses on discovering expressive abstract imagery among waterfalls, mossy forests, basalt cliffs, color, texture, and hidden natural details.
Abstract Astoria Photography Retreat 2026
October 7–11 — Two Spaces Left
A creative retreat combining access to the Oregon Coast, compelling abstract locations, and intensive field and critique sessions designed to sharpen your eye.
A photography workshop is about learning to see differently. It is about slowing down, paying attention, recognizing structure, and making stronger creative decisions in the field.
Whether you choose the limited-edition Art Wolfe image or a professionally prepared print of your own workshop photograph, you will receive something lasting: a finished piece of artwork tied directly to the experience.
It is a chance to experience the full arc of image-making: from seeing, to capturing, to refining, to holding the finished print in your hands.
Space is limited across these workshops, and the Abstract Astoria Photography Retreat currently has only two spaces remaining. View the upcoming Pacific Northwest workshops and reserve your place before these opportunities are gone!
A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming a team from Epson to the studio for a behind-the-scenes shoot as part of an upcoming marketing campaign. It was a fun and energetic day, with cameras capturing the workflow, the environment, and the small details that make the studio tick. Having an outside team document the process offered a fresh perspective on the work that happens here every day.
During the visit, my long-time photo editor teamed up with Epson’s long-time marketing manager of professional imaging to review a selection of images from the studio. Together they carefully chose the photographs they felt would best showcase the qualities of Epson Hot Press Bright Paper. The process sparked plenty of great conversation about tonal depth, texture, and the subtle details that come alive when the right image meets the right paper.
We thought it would be fun to share the fruits of that collaboration with you. There’s always something special about seeing photographs move from screen to print, and it’s especially rewarding when the results are this beautiful. No matter how many times it happens, there’s still a bit of excitement in holding a finished print and appreciating the craftsmanship that brings an image fully to life.
We have Epson in the studio today for a behind-the-scenes shoot, which is always fun. We have a great relationship with their team. People sometimes assume the hard part is getting the shot. That’s only half of it. If the print doesn’t hold the depth, subtle color shifts, and fine detail I saw in the field, then the photograph isn’t finished. That’s why I’ve worked so closely with Epson for years. Their printers and archival inks let us reproduce the full tonal range with rich blacks, delicate highlights, and those nuanced colors that can easily get lost.
In the studio, every print is proofed, adjusted, and inspected. I want someone standing in front of a finished piece to feel like they’ve stepped into the landscape with me. Epson’s large-format printers and fine art papers give us that level of control and consistency, print after print.
I’ve always believed the print is the final expression of a photograph. It’s not just ink on paper but the culmination of the entire journey, from fieldwork to darkroom to wall. Working with partners who care about craftsmanship as much as I do makes that possible.
While you’re here, check out my video with Richard Young where we printed photographs from New Zealand. Gavriel and I will be joining Richard to lead a tour through New Zealand’s falls season which takes place in just a couple months, when many of us will be ushering in the spring. Space still remains on this trip, and participants will receive a 16×20 fine art print to celebrate this collaboration with Epson!
is November, my friends at the International League of Conservation Photographers are celebrating twenty years of using photography to protect the planet with a special anniversary print sale called Prints for the Planet. From November 6 through the 27th, you’ll be able to choose from 113 fine art prints by some of the world’s leading conservation photographers. It’s a great chance to own a meaningful piece of art while supporting the future of conservation storytelling.
For two decades, iLCP photographers have been out in the field capturing the beauty and urgency of our natural world, from endangered species and wild places to the people working hard to protect them. This collection brings together more than a hundred of those powerful images, and I’m honored that a few of my own photographs will be part of it.
iLCP was founded on the idea that photography can make a difference, and it’s amazing to see how that vision continues to grow. If you’re looking for a holiday gift that supports a good cause and celebrates the beauty of our planet, take a look at Prints for the Planet and help keep this important work moving forward.
Happy spooky season to everyone who celebrates! The grey skies have returned to Seattle just in time for me to be off on another adventure. By the time this post hits the blog, I’ll likely be in Thailand and then Bangladesh grabbing some last minute photos for my upcoming book on international faith and spirituality. Act of Faith will explore people of all different religions and walks of life engaging in personal and communal acts as part of their belief system, from the Shamans of Mongolia to Jewish traditions in Israel.
Now that you might be indoors just a bit more due to to waning daylight and damp weather, I wanted to remind everyone that there are a few free episodes of Travels to the Edge and Pathways to Creativity online:
Art Wolfe’s Pathways to Creativity: Embracing the Abstract Youtube | Vimeo
Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge: Bhutan
Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge: New Zealand
My staff is also ready to print up unique holiday gifts if you want to get a jump on your shopping. In the spirit of the season, use code BOOPRINTS through October 31st and save 31% on prints!
Lastly, I would be remiss to not highlight a few upcoming trips for anyone who might be interested. Also expiring on the 31st is the early bird discount on a trip to Borneo next September—with an emphasis on wildlife. Also in terms of wildlife, the next big trip with space yet available are for a premium tour in Tanzania in January for the calving season, with an emphasis on the region’s active predators.
Lastly, I’ll be leading a tour in Morocco in March. Given past interest in this trip, I don’t imagine it will take long to fill up! If you’re looking to experience the convergence of culture where Europe, Arabia and Africa overlap, it will be an experience to remember!
Enjoy your weekend—I’ll be looking forward to sharing photos when I return!
Happy Independence Day! Have fun, stay safe – and stay hydrated. To celebrate, save 20% off a few prints I’ve selected for the occasion through the end of the month, a couple of which are featured in my latest book, Wild Lives. Just use code JULYPRINTS2024 at checkout! I’ll be sure to sign it for you before it heads out the door.
This weekend kicks off a worthwhile campaign: 100 For the Ocean! 100 photographers and artists, myself included, have donated images help raise $1M to support the conservation of our oceans.
You can download the catalog here to check out all the images. Sales will begin at 12:01am EST/9:01pm PST/8am UK. These prints encompass amazing ocean-related images and begin at just $100. This is an incredible opportunity to own a conversation piece and support a worthwhile cause that benefits everyone on our planet.
For more information visit their website. If you’re just not in the market for new decor, spread the word on social media for a great cause!
Warm up your winter with December’s Print of the month! A solitary gemsbok crossing the sandy dunes of Namibia. What I love about this image is that on one hand, you have a simple image and a single subject – but looking deeper there are so many design elements coming together to compose the image. The pattern of hoof prints against the textured sands, the highlighted dust reaching forward – even the shadows on the landscape themselves form interesting shapes. I’m glad that we decided to rent a helicopter for this trip!
Print of the month is back just in time for the upcoming holiday season! It seems like a good time to spread a message of family and affection, so I’ve chosen a classic film shot from the early 1990’s of an emperor penguin chick and adoring parents. It takes both dedicated parents to ensure the chick is able to survive and thrive in the harsh Antarctic climes. Around the months of May and June, a female penguin will lay a single egg which is then passed on to the male to protect and incubate for the next 65-75 days. The female then heads back out to sea to recoup and feed for the next several weeks.
A collection of four penguin prints are on sale in the online store – purchase today and I’ll get my signing pad ready! If you’ve never purchased a fine art print before, our process is fairly simple. Each print is reviewed by our image editor to ensure quality before being printed on high-quality acid-free paper. The print is then allowed to off-gas before being signed and carefully wrapped and placed in a shipping tube to be sent your way. From here you can take your new fine art print to any local framer to be displayed to your liking!
Of course, we can also suggest framers and mounting services to meet your specific needs. If you have any specific questions give us a call or contact us and we will answer your questions!
This Earth Day, April 22, 2022, step into a beautiful free virtual exhibition put together by iLCP with contributions from myself and other photographers all over the world. iLCP presents Worry to Wonder: A Climate Story, a virtual exhibit that explores climate issues on a global scale and offers stories of hope and wonder about the beautiful planet we need to invest in to protect. In keeping with the theme of “Invest in Our Planet”, iLCP is offering a print sale of images portrayed in the exhibit. By purchasing images, you are directly investing in the work of our talented Fellowship of professional photographers and filmmakers who have made it our life’s work to protect and conserve our planet.
Follow this link to view our virtual exhibit and support iLCP by purchasing a print!
