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Chau Digital specialises in professional printing Printed to perfection Chau Digital › chaudigital.com WORDS BY PETE TOWNSHEND Preserve your photos forever with our guide to printing and processing
digitally, you are always at the mercy of something. It could be an online storage subscription, file formats becoming obsolete or simply the battery life of your device. Printing an image, on the other hand, is a true encapsulation. Once created, it is there to stay. If treasured, that photograph is always going to exist, living on independently for as long as your eyes can see. And that brings with it a certain romance. There are countless ways to print and display your photographs, from traditional photo albums and photo books to canvases and large format mounted prints, but quality is essential and that requires not only specialist equipment, but experience and expertise. So, whether you need quality materials for printing at home or a dependable service to do it for you, our guide to printing and processing providers will help you experience the magic of seeing your work in print.
solutions, offering a whole variety of
SCREENS, SCREENS AND more screens. It’s difficult to get through a single hour of your day without seeing one – and for good reason. Whether it’s in the form of information, communication, entertainment or art, the screen in your pocket, on your desk or in your living room is a gateway to endless education, wonder and excitement. However, for all the good they bring, when it comes to displaying your photographs, many would argue there is something missing. Sure, the brightly lit screen gives your images a wonderful vibrance, but it’s not forever – and that’s the problem. For many of us, photography is about preservation; the act of memorialising a moment so it can be enjoyed for years to come. But if you only ever view your photographs
services such as giclée printing, canvases and custom framing. Owned and operated by the Chau family since 1983, the company uses high- quality papers and inks to ensure prints meet the highest standards of colour accuracy and longevity. Chau Digital is known for a personalised service, working closely with creatives in order to help achieve the best possible presentation of their work.
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