WHO WE ARE
editions@Diallo Photography is a digital printmaking studio located in Brooklyn, New York run by fine art photographer, Amadou Diallo. Our goal is simple—to produce the finest prints possible. We were one of the first print studios to be designated a Certified Piezography Printer by Cone Editions Press (developers of Digital Platinum, Piezography, and iQuads inks and software). We specialize in producing editions for photographers and galleries serving the fine art market. Our clients appreciate the creative relationship that often develops between artist and printmaker during the life of a project. From analyzing your film or camera file, to selecting a paper stock, you'll find one of the great advantages of working with a small studio is that you can communicate directly with the person who's working on your image. We will discuss your image requirements, aesthetic preferences and any particular project needs…all with the aim of meeting or exceeding your expectations with a print of lasting value.

WHAT WE USE
We scan film and reflective art up to 11 x 11 inches with Howtek drum scanners capable of optical resolutions up to 8000 pixels/inch. We output on wide-format inkjet printers, on paper up to 44" wide and over 6 ft. in length. For black and white images we use monochromatic pigment inks from Cone Editions in two hues (see right), on some of the finest papers available for digital output. Paper surfaces range from smooth to heavily textured and are acid-free.

THE PROCESS
Once you decide how large your image should be, we scan it at a resolution optimized for final print size and produce a full size proof print on your chosen paper. We submit this proof for your final approval, at which time you sign the print and it becomes a B.A.T. (Bon à tirer) thereby authorizing production of the final print. Your final print(s) will be made with the B.A.T. as a guide. If you require any changes prior to signing the B.A.T., image editing charges and proof print charges will apply to each iteration of changes until you are ready to authorize the proof as a B.A.T.. Proofs and B.A.T. remain property of the studio.

TURNAROUND TIME AND PAYMENT
During periods of high volume, turnaround time to produce an initial proof is 12 in-house working days from the time we receive the artwork or digital file. Once a B.A.T. is in our possession, we require a turnaround of 5 working days to produce the final print. Very large editions or projects involving customized workflows may be subject to longer completion times. We will provide you with an estimate of turnaround time at the time of the order. A minimum payment of 30% is required to begin production of a proof. Another 30% is paid with the signing of the B.A.T. and the final 40% is due before delivery of the final print. On local pickups all orders must be paid in full before any prints are released from the studio. In the event of a returned check, a $25 fee is added to the invoice and all subsequent orders must be prepaid in full with a credit card.

ADDITIONAL FEES
A single full size proof is provided at no additional cost with each Full Service Package and Print Only order. In preparing the file for print we crop to your specifications and perform a global contrast adjustment to set highlight and shadow points. If, after viewing the proof, you would like further modifications, image editing charges of $75/half hour and additional proof print charges will apply. If your vision of the final image differs markedly from a straight print of your negative, we encourage you to consult with us prior to the proofing stage, so we may address your needs early in the process.

REPRINTS
Your image file and B.A.T. are archived for future printing. We maintain a highly calibrated system in our studio and strive for consistency in all our materials. We stock paper and ink supplies in quarterly allotments, insuring consistent output over a 90 day period. And we can often compensate for small variations in paper stock from batch to batch. But when you request reprints beyond 90 days of the last printing of your image, we provide free of charge a new B.A.T. for your approval. If you feel the image requires adjustments to compensate for manufacturing inconsistencies in paper or ink, we will begin the proof/image adjustment process, at our current rates, until you are ready to authorize a new proof as the B.A.T. We also closely monitor advances in the industry and when technologies become available that offer significant benefits to our clients we upgrade materials as necessary. When this does occur, we notify our clients with enough time to complete their editions with the current materials if they so choose.

SHIPPING
Delivery is via FedEx overnight or 2 day service. We ship prints larger than 11x14 in tubes for maximum protection. Shipping charges are finalized at the time of your order. We will gladly ship using your own FedEx account number.

Please feel free to call the studio at 718.928.5526 or for more information, or to discuss special project needs.