The Story

Like a lot of landmarks in Baltimore, The Belvedere is instantly recognizable and, quite often, a backdrop for wedding photos. And as with other landmarks, I always envisioned something different.

Shot during a photography meetup I hosted in May of 2019, it’s one of the few times I’ve managed to come away from a photo walk with something that didn’t end up on the cutting room floor. As much as I like meetups for socializing, connecting people with a common interest, and answering questions, they honestly don’t suit my style very well. Photo walks are a very linear activity: you start at point A and there’s a constant push towards points B. But it’s incredibly rare to happen across the right place at exactly the right time… more often than not, the trick is to realize that a location is the right place specifically because the right moment hasn’t arrived yet. Sometimes it takes a few minutes, sometimes it takes a few hours, but if it’s the right place, the right time will always arrive. And that intersection is what makes for good photography.

Anyway, back to The Belvedere. What a cool building! I heard somebody crashed a truck into it sometime after this picture was taken. How’s that for a “seize the day” story? Get out there and find your gold… just realize that it may not be glittering the first moment you see it. And if you don’t do it now, somebody might back a truck into it tomorrow.

The Edition

Print is open edition, currently available in the following sizes:

• Small (image size 8” x 12”)

• Medium (image size 12” x 18”)

• Large (image size 16” x 24”)

All open edition prints are signed by the artist.

The Process

My prints are produced with the highest standards in mind. Rather than using traditional photo papers (such as Kodak Endura and Fujicolor Crystal) I’ve opted for premium papers from Hahnemühle and Canson. These fine art papers are Acid Free, contain no OBAs, and are typically 300gsm and higher. Over 20 papers, across 7 different manufacturers, were tested in order to find a select few to work with. Each image is custom-matched to a specific paper in order to produce prints with amazing detail, color, and depth.

All prints are made in-house using genuine archival pigment inks.

Package Includes:

• It Glitters, It’s Gold!

• Bonus 4x6 print of a different (open edition) image

• Story sheet printed on translucent vellum paper

• Small and Medium prints are packaged in a black presentation box. Large prints are (loosely) rolled into a wide shipping tube.

• When purchasing a frame with the print (see below), the presentation box / shipping tube is not included. There is a 20% discount on frames when ordered with a print.

Framing and Mounting

Image sizes are the measurements listed above. The total paper size will be 1-inch larger (both width and height) to accommodate a half-inch border on each side. This size difference will only be relevant when framing without a mat, which is not recommended.

Matting/Framing/Mounting is not included in the price of the print; however, you may choose to add professional framing services by selecting the “Mounting And Framing” category at the top of the page. All mounting and framing is done professionally by The Frame Room in Fells Point. There is a 20% discount on frames when ordered with a print.

Whether or not you choose to include a frame at the time of purchase, I highly recommend seeking out a professional framing service. The quality of frames, and especially glass, can vary greatly when purchased retail. Also, care should be taken not to use any mounting materials that may compromise the archival nature of the paper and ink.

Delivery

Local pickup is available by appointment.

Shipping rates are calculated at checkout.