Photo and Wide format Prints
We offer high-quality photo and fine art printing services.
Print Products
Product Specs
Vibrant Metal Wall Art
Metal Art prints offer outstanding image clarity and vibrancy with exceptional detail and resolution when printed on our Chromaluxe HD metal photo panels. Metal photo prints are durable, scratch resistant and will not fade or change colour.
- Dye sublimation process infuses image directly into a specially coated high quality aluminum sheet.
- Scratch resistant and water resistant make this an excellent choice when durability is a priority.
- Offering a light-weight versatile option for your art that is easy to clean.
- Metal Art prints come with a ready to display back mount hanging system or look great when floated in one of our great Frames.
- Choose the custom size that’s right for you up to a maximum size of 40” * 60”
How To Order
Upload the image or bring in the image to our store (uncompressed-JPEG, TIFF or PSD).
Check that the resolution is adequate for your print size (recommended resolution is from 150-300 pixels/inch.
Online orders require full payment up front, in store orders we ask for a deposit upon drop-off (minimum 50%)
We endeavour to meet your required turnaround time but typically ask for 2 weeks.
High Quality Canvas Giclée Prints
We use only the finest canvas available to produce your artwork. We have three types Décor (best everyday canvas) Archival (Museum quality Certified by The Fine Art Trade Guild of North America) and Metallic (Silverada) pearlescent finish.
Décor
- Perfect for home décor and family images.
- Heavy weight 405gsm Matte Canvas.
- Delivers a reliable, durable and consistent finish; uniform canvas with excellent print quality.
Archival
- Perfect for High-end fine art prints.
- Heavy weight 405gsm Matte Canvas.
- Our Acid Free canvas has the most advanced microporous coating for optimal ink load and image definition on a bright white matte canvas.
- OBA (Optical Brightener Additives) Free canvas with superior resolution, greater Dmax (maximum of optical density which refers to the deepest black that can be measured after printing) and a wider colour gamut.
- OBA Free Canvas provides natural white colour remaining consistent under different lighting conditions and colour will remain consistent over time.
- Your canvas is certified for over a 100 years of display life.
Metallic
- Must be seen in person to see its true features.
- Heavy weight 425gsm Pearlescent Canvas
- No Lamination required as the finish is vibrant and brilliant.
Options
Wraparound area: Mirror (most popular), Image, Black or White
Choice of Thickness (1.5”) or Thin (.75”) Stretcher Bar
Your canvas is hand stretched onto kiln dried solid wood frames ensuring your canvas will never warp or sag over time.
Available in sizes up to 40” wide by any length.
All canvas is laminated for added UV and fading protection.
Easy to care for, simply clean with a damp cloth.
How To Order
Upload the image or bring in the image to our store (uncompressed-JPEG, TIFF or PSD).
Check that the resolution is adequate for your print size (recommended resolution is from 150-300 pixels/inch.
Online orders require full payment up front, in store orders we ask for a deposit upon drop-off (minimum 50%)
We endeavour to meet your required turnaround time but typically ask for 2 weeks.
Durable Wood Mounted Art
All of our plaque mounts include the cost of having your image printed and mounted. This in-house process is also great for posters, photos, postcards and certificates.
- Artwork is mounted and laminated to a sturdy lightweight 3/8″ MDF wood backing.
- Premium, non-glare, UV-blocking laminate is applied.
- The finished product is beveled and edged with one of 10 colours. (Black, White, Gold, Silver, Brown, Gray, Almond, Blue, Green, Red)
- Additional styles available; Plaquemount, Flushmount, Mat-Plaque, Float Mount and Raised Plaque
- All pieces are made ready for hanging.
- Process is permanent and provides protection from fading and water damage.
- Not recommended for originals, items of value or one of a kind objects.
How To Order
Upload the image or bring in the image to our store (uncompressed-JPEG, TIFF or PSD).
Check that the resolution is adequate for your print size (recommended resolution is from 150-300 pixels/inch.
Online orders require full payment up front, in store orders we ask for a deposit upon drop-off (minimum 50%)
We endeavour to meet your required turnaround time but typically ask for 2 weeks.
Our Range of Papers
We offer a great selection of photographic paper for your photo or fine art prints. From traditional to 100% Cotton Rag photo papers.
We carry five types; Production Photo Satin, Premium Semimatte Pro, Décor Watercolour, Archival Watercolour (Sommerset) and Vibrance Metallic.
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Production Photo Satin
- Budget friendly photo paper that still produces high quality prints.
- Poster and prints ready for plaquing.
- Satin paper finish eliminating glare and fingerprints.
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Premium Semimatte Pro
- Epson Premium Semimatte photo paper offers professional photographers and graphic artists and additional option in resin coated photographic paper.
- Highly saturated, high resolution images are displayed with a semimatte finish that minimizes glare, while maximizing presentation quality.
- Extremely wide colour gamut results in brighter, saturated colours and realistic accurate skin tones. Making this an excellent choice for higher quality photographs.
- Satin paper finish eliminating glare and fingerprints.
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Décor Watercolour
- Budget friendly water colour photo paper.
- Bright white matte finish.
- Robustly textured for a vibrant display that resists scuffing and flaking.
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Archival Watercolour
- Somerset Velvet for Epson watercolour paper is designed for serious artists and printmakers.
- Referred to as photo rag, this paper is ideal for art reproductions and fine art photographs.
- Slightly textured 100% cotton rag, acid and OBA free, PH neutral for a print life of over 75 years.
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Vibrance Metallic
- Great for professionals producing photos for portraits, competition prints and commercial displays.
- Provides a vibrant metallic high gloss finish.
- Exhibits rich dense blacks, with superb colour gamut and contrast range.
- Highly resistant to scratches and gives the illusion of a 3-D look and feel.
About Prints Charming
Whether you are framing an original piece of artwork, a fine art poster or a collectible we give your masterpiece the care and attention you expect.
Prints Charming™ has been serving the Calgary area for nearly 40 years. We take pride in offering our customers a beautiful selection of custom picture frame mouldings (over 3000 samples to choose from) together with the largest selection of Fine Art and Movie poster prints (in stock) in Canada.
Quality is of the highest importance; at Prints Charming our goal is to create outstanding designs that compliment your artwork and style.
Promoting conservation quality framing techniques on any work we do whether its full archival fittings for an original piece of art work, family photographs or your child’s macaroni masterpieces.
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Prints Charming™ has been serving the Calgary area for nearly 40 years. We take pride in offering our customers a beautiful selection of custom picture frame mouldings (over 3000 samples to choose from) together with the largest selection of Fine Art and Movie poster prints (in stock) in Canada.
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