Gregory Schmidt
Back in the seventies, I attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh studying photography for one semester. Unfortunately, photography and the education became too expensive to pursue, so I hung up my camera to raise a family. With the advent and progress of digital imaging, I purchased a digital SLR in 2007 and restarted my pursuit of photography. At first, I was drawn to nature images as I walked my dog, highlighting flowers, birds, bees, etc. As time went on, I branched out into many different areas. Over the past few years, my obsession has been with reflections, both in nature and in the studio. This is my first public showing of my photography. In many cases, you will be the first person to own one of these prints. For now, one-of-a-kind! Many of these images would look great in an office, a living room, a kitchen, or a den. Remember, not only do you help a starving local artist but part of the proceeds also go to the St. Clair Health Foundation, both of which are great causes! I literally have thousands of images! Remember the image you like today may be gone tomorrow.
Metal prints are made by a process called dye sublimation. Unlike a less expensive method of printing a photo then dry mounting the print to metal covered with plexiglass, dye sublimation infuses the image directly onto the hard coating to provide lasting durability and protection. Metal prints are durable, they do not need to be framed (which saves money) and the surface coating is scratch “resistant.” They are also waterproof in that you can use a damp rag (no chemicals) to simply wipe off dust and fingerprints. The image should last much longer than a regular paper photograph. With that being said, direct sunlight over a long period of time will diminish the quality of any photograph over time.
