Photo +
Fine Art Printing

Paper Tides specializes in photo + fine art printing with a commitment to sustainability. Collaborating directly with you, archival prints are crafted to stand the test of time and rival other digital prints. 

Tailored for photographers, designers, illustrators, and artists—this woman-run studio is dedicated to supporting your creative journey. Whether you’re well-versed in the process or a newcomer, I’ll guide you through every step—making the intricate world of fine art and photo printing more accessible and approachable. 

photo by John Hesselbarth

eco- conscious commitment 
At the core, Paper Tides strives to operate in the most eco-friendly way. By altering daily operations, Paper Tides is taking every stride to become as sustainable as possible from the ordering of materials, waste, packaging supplies, heat/electricity, and our commute (jk we live where we work + the post office is next door).

Papers

Each paper has been hand-selected. The current papers provide a perfect range for any type of photo or fine artwork that you have created.   

Download the 2025 price guide here >>>
minimum order amount of $65.00

  • Epson Ehanced Matte
    •Discount paper

  • Moab Entrada Natural 185 gsm

    • 100% cotton paper. The thinner version of a popular photo paper. A great “project” paper. Priced fair for putting together a good amount of work. Ultrasmooth with a smidge of warmth. Recommended for framed prints, large gallery shows, posters.

  • Moab Entrada Natural 290 gsm

    •100% cotton paper with a smooth texture and hint of warmth. This is a machine-made salvaged cotton paper made in the USA with 100% wind energy, and because it contains zero (0%) Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) it will outlast you or I. This paper has never disappointed. It is priced fairly for high-end, heavyweight archival prints. It’s great for illustrators, saturated visuals, and all photographers. It’s going to print in color and black + white like a dream.

    Moab Juniper Baryta Rag 305gsm

    •Canson is still my #1 for semi-gloss prints, but this 100% cotton, earth-friendly paper is such a gem made by Moab. No OBAs, made in the USA, with a mineral-based coating that gives a nice shine to your b+w and color prints.

    Hahnemühle Rice Paper 100 gsm

    •Delicate pigment paper that is perfect for unique projects. Mainly used for rolled/flat needs or book pages.

  • Hahnemühle German Etching 310 gsm

    •This paper has a natural texture - not a machine look at all. It has the perfect amount of texture that does not take away from the sharpness or color density in any way. One of the most popular papers for reproductions. With the high demand for this paper, it’s priced below list pricing.

    Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag 310 gsm

    •This is THE darkroom paper of digital printing - mimicking the F-Type Baryta Fibre paper. Black and white + color prints look perfect on this paper. There’s a pure white point - without using OBA’s. A must-try for photographers.

    Hahnemühle Eco-Papers

    •Bamboo, Agave, Hemp
    Perfect slightly textured, warm, beautiful papers.

  • Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm

    •The perfect paper for photographers + creatives alike. A fine + soft surface that captures color as it is intended to be. This is one of the finest papers in archival fine art printing.

    Hahnemühle Photo Rag Satin 310 gsm

    •The sister paper to Photo Rag - this will be the paper that will be pushed on anyone that comes to the lab. It’s a unique rag paper with a subtle texture + satin surface. Under glass, this will be the paper that gives your viewers ‘the something’ extra to look at.

See the papers IRL by contacting Emma for a free sample pack.

Print Orders - the process

  1. Review Paper Tides price guide and papers.

  2. Visit the contact page for ordering instructions. Ordering is for ‘ready to print’ projects only.

  3. Upload artwork via Wetransfer (link will be given).

  4. You’ll receive a confirmation within 48-72 hours after reviewing your files. I’ll gather details, discuss the timeline, and provide you with a quote if your order is ready.

  5. Print! 

  6. Completed orders can be fulfilled to your customer or shipped to you directly (OR collected at the studio).

  7. Order details and print files are saved for future orders. Email (or use order form) for replica orders.

FAQ :

  • If you’re even considering printing with Paper Tides, reach out for a free packet of paper samples. This way you can feel different stocks in your hands and fall in love with something that works for your art.

  • I check every file sent before printing. No worries!
    I'm happy to change the color space, resampling file size, and editing for specific papers. Anything beyond the normal will be charged an hourly labor fee.

    Please submit files as the following:


    · TIFF, JPEG, PSD format
    · Flattened layers
    · Adobe RGB colorspace
    · 8 or 16bit files only
    · Exact print dimensions (without upresing)
    · Format filenames with file size if submitting more than one

  • Your files may not allow for an 11” x 14” print, because the aspect ratio is off. If you shoot 35mm film, you have a 2:3 ratio. If you paint on 16” x 20” boards, you have a 4:5 ratio. These ratios determine what size you can print (without cropping your image). On the price guide there is a clear list of sizes associated with their ratio - this is good to familiarize yourself with when ordering prints.

  • If you’ve never printed before, or this is your first time printing with Paper Tides, it’s highly recommended to do a round of test prints and proofing. Especially if you are concerned about sizing - it’s great to proof at 100% scale so you can see the detail at the largest size you are hoping to print. This can be something that happens while you are still making all of the order decisions.

  • Digital Printing does not require that you print an edition all at once anymore. Discounts are given if you print even just TWO or more of the same image. The discounts increase the larger the edition is, but it also can be economical AND sustainable to not overprint… Know that you can always order more prints, it’s harder to store and sit on a stack of prints.

    My advice ? Order a few, see what sells and how fast. Then reorder appropriately.

  • Largest print, could be 44” on the SHORT side.
    Smallest print, could be 2” minimum.

    Custom ANYTHING. Rolls of paper come in 39’.

  • As a custom print lab, you do not need to adhere to “standard” sizes. You can make prints that are a minimum of 2” small by 39’ long. I do not work with sheet paper, so everything is printed on 44” rolls of paper. Your short side of a print can be a maximum of 44” by whatever…. 


    
All prints are made on layouts and hand-trimmed. All excess cut-off from the layouts is saved for proofing.

  • Deckled Edge - If you want to be super fancy consider adding deckled edges to your prints. The hand-deckled technique creates an elevated look on cotton papers. Ask for a free sample!
    Raw Film Edge - don’t want to pay extra for scanning you film edges? Ask me to digitally add them to your prints. It’s one of the coolest looks for photos.

  • Papers all have different personalities, I’ve ditched the paper manufacturer's outdated instructions for print and have made custom ICC profiles that are retrofitted to each paper and my printer specifically. This means that our prints are pretty spot on from computer to printer.

  • “ Are your prints Giclée? “
    This is one of the top questions I get asked. It’s an old-school term for “archival prints.” I prefer to use the term Archival Digital Pigment Prints.
    It’s not as stuffy sounding, and meets the guidelines for museums, galleries, and collectors.