Artist Spotlight: Jeff Puckett on Fine Art Photography, Phase One Cameras, and Photogravure
In this 2024 artist spotlight, Capture Integration explores Jeff Puckett's creative process, his Phase One camera systems, and his dedication to traditional photogravure printmaking.
Beyond the technical aspects of his work, Jeff discusses the philosophy that guides his photography: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected. Whether photographing landscapes, still-life compositions, or often overlooked everyday objects, Jeff is drawn to subjects that others might pass by without noticing. His photographs invite viewers to discover beauty in unexpected places and appreciate the extraordinary qualities of seemingly ordinary subjects. This philosophy carries through to his printmaking, where the choice of materials, techniques, and printing processes becomes part of the artistic expression.
How to Choose a Fine Art Photography Print for Your Home
Choosing fine art photography for your home isn't simply about filling an empty wall. The right photograph can change the feeling of a room, create a focal point, and become a topic of conversation.
But with so many photographs, sizes, printing processes, and framing options available, how do you choose? I’d suggest you start with the artwork rather than the décor. The best choice is a photograph that speaks to you first and complements your space second.
Great Photographs Begin with Vision: Developing Your Photographic Eye
Ask someone how to become a better photographer, and you'll likely hear recommendations for a new camera, a sharper lens, or the latest editing software. While a quality kit is certainly helpful (check out my Leica kit recently featured on the Red Dot Forum Camera Talk), the most important piece of equipment is often overlooked. And it’s free. Learn how to develop your photographic eye in this post.
Behind the Lens: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected
Behind the Lens is a series about pulling back the curtain on not just the images captured, but the decisions, the access, and the moments that made them possible. This post captures some of my favorite photographs almost never happened.
The Complete Guide to Photogravure: Materials, Methods and Mastery
Explore the photogravure process as a premium example of timeless, hand-crafted prints. Discover what makes a photography print museum quality, including archival materials, fine art printing methods, and collectible limited editions.
Photogravure is an intaglio printing process that etches an image into a plate. Ink sits in microscopic recesses and is pressed into damp paper using a traditional press, creating a unique print with exceptional tonal depth and longevity.
Ink, Paper & Pressure: Why No Two Photogravures are Identical
Photogravure printing is not a simple image reproduction process. It is a physical interaction between ink, paper, and pressure that results in a unique print every pull, even if the same plate is used to create multiple impressions. The process is tactile, mechanical, and intensely sensory, creating a final print with exquisite detail and dimension.
Photogravure: The Gold Standard in Fine Art Photographic Printing
Photogravure is one of the most refined and respected methods of traditional photographic printing. Unlike modern digital prints, a photogravure is created through a physical printing process where ink is held inside microscopic recesses in a plate and pressed into dampened paper under immense pressure. The result is a print that possesses richness, subtlety, and tactile presence rarely achieved by modern methods.