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Expert Archival Black & White Printing Services in Mt. Vernon
Hank's Photographic has been a trusted name in archival black and white photographic printing for over 35 years. Our team collaborates with renowned photographers, artists, galleries, and museums to produce prints that embody the highest technical and archival standards. We specialize in fiber-based paper printing, alternative processes, and custom toning, ensuring each print aligns with the artist's vision. Our state-of-the-art facility includes secure fireproof storage, climate-controlled inventory tracking, and advanced darkroom capabilities.With decades of experience, we address complex technical challenges and deliver exhibition-quality prints at any scale. Our services extend to digital retouching, high-resolution digital capture, and global crating and shipping, making us a comprehensive partner for artists and institutions worldwide.
Services
Black-and-white printing
Archival mounting
Digital retouching
Secure art storage
Film processing
Custom toning
Alternative processes
High-resolution capture
Crating and shipping
Archive management
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of experience in archival black and white printing
- Collaborate with renowned photographers and institutions worldwide
- Secure fireproof storage and climate-controlled inventory tracking
- Custom toning and alternative printing processes available
- High-resolution digital capture and global crating/shipping services
Services
Black-and-white printing
Hank's Photographic specializes in black-and-white printing on fiber-based paper, ensuring archival standards for longevity. Our process includes matching guide prints, custom toning, and selenium/gold treatments. Artists receive proofs for approval before final production.
Secure art storage
Our facility offers fireproof storage with Inergen gas suppression and climate-controlled inventory tracking. Negatives and prints are stored in fireproof safes, ensuring protection for valuable artwork and media.
Digital retouching
We provide digital retouching and image manipulation services to refine details, restore vintage prints, or prepare files for large-scale printing. High-resolution scans ensure precision in every edit.
Alternative processes
Hank's Photographic offers alternative printing techniques including split-toning, full bleach, and redevelopment processes. These methods allow artists to achieve unique aesthetic effects tailored to their creative vision.
Crating and shipping
We handle global crating and shipping for finished prints, ensuring secure packaging and climate-controlled transport. Inventory tracking guarantees safe delivery to galleries, museums, and private collections worldwide.
People
Steve Rifkin
Founder
Steve Rifkin has over 35 years of experience in traditional silver printing. He collaborates with renowned photographers to execute their artistic vision with meticulous attention to detail and archival standards.
Nicholas Esposito
Nicholas Esposito is a skilled production team member with expertise in black-and-white printing and alternative processes. He contributes to maintaining the high technical standards synonymous with Hank's Photographic.
Joe Hartwell
Joe Hartwell specializes in digital retouching and high-resolution digital capture. His technical proficiency ensures seamless transitions from traditional to digital workflows while preserving artistic integrity.
Mark Sage
Mark Sage focuses on secure art storage and archive management. He oversees climate-controlled inventory tracking and fireproof storage solutions for negatives and finished prints.
Questions
What types of printing services do you offer?
We specialize in black-and-white printing on fiber-based paper, alternative processes, custom toning, and digital retouching. Services include proofing, large-scale production, and archival mounting.
Do you handle international shipping?
Yes, we provide global crating and shipping services with climate-controlled transport to ensure safe delivery of prints to galleries, museums, and private collections worldwide.
How do you ensure print quality?
We create proof prints for client approval before production. Our team uses archival standards, specialized equipment, and collaborates closely with artists to match their vision precisely.
What security measures protect stored artwork?
Our facility uses Inergen gas fire suppression, fireproof media safes, and climate-controlled inventory tracking to protect negatives and prints from environmental risks.
Can you work with digital files?
Yes, we create negatives from digital files, perform high-resolution digital capture of finished artworks, and offer digital retouching to refine details or restore vintage prints.
Reviews (1)
Kristopher Mclaughlin
Sep 28, 2018
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I'm so happy that a place like this still exists for photographers and consumers alike. The service here is very friendly. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable too.
