Wedding photos: How to look after your prints and products for the best results and longevity of your wedding artwork | Nottingham & Lincolnshire natural wedding photographer

So you have invested in buying prints and products from your Gainsborough portrait studio, here are some tips in how to care for them so you can get the most out of them!

Album care:

With proper care and handling, your photo album will last a lifetime and beyond. We recommend the following precautions be taken to maintain the archival quality of your album and to extend the life of your investment:

· Handle the album and its pages with care to avoid bending, denting or scratching surfaces.

· When not in use, keep your album in its original storage bag and box.

· Always turn pages by their edges near the centre of the book rather than the outer edges.

· Store the album flat, in a cool, dry location without exposure to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.

· Never keep your album in an upright position, unless you have it wedged tightly between heavy bookends or between other books to keep it shut tightly.

· Storing vertically may weaken the integrity of the spine.

· Dust as needed with a dry cloth.

· For albums with leather covers, a leather cleaner is recommended.

· Avoid touching print surfaces with your fingers and clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Since every home is different every album will be affected differently. Depending on the size of the book, the type of paper used and the style of album you purchase. To a certain extent, slight page warping is normal. Ultimately, albums are made for us to use and enjoy. Their primary function is to protect what lies within. A little wear and tear shows love and adds history and personality to the book. We wish you a lifetime of viewing enjoyment!

DVD care:

Handling your DVD Hold the disc by the edges or by the centre hole.

Hold, store and use your disc with a little extra care.

Avoid excessive heat. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. In particular, do not leave a disc on the dashboard of a car.

Operating conditions: should be between 23 and 131 degrees Fahrenheit (-5 to 55 C) and 3 to 95% Relative Humidity.

Storage conditions: should be held within 5 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 to 70 C) and 3 to 95% Relative Humidity.

Cleaning your disk: Do not use benzene thinner, anti-static agents or conventional LP record cleaners. Because the disc is written in a spiral track, drives are particularly sensitive to scratches that follow the curve of the disc. For this reason, always wipe in a straight line, from the centre of the disc out, in a radial fashion. That way, any inadvertent scratches or residue will be perpendicular to the track, causing minimum interference. Store discs vertically and in a dust-free case whenever possible. Keep the disc clean and protected from dust, stains, fingerprints and watermarks. These can degrade the optical performance of your drive, causing read/write errors. Remove dust or lint from the disc with a soft dry cloth. If the surface should become stained or contaminated, gently wipe it off with a soft, dry lint-free cloth; a commercial cleaner or ethyl alcohol.

Caring for your artwork:

Here are some steps that one should take to preserve the investment of memories. This will ensure that your art can be passed down to future generations. Here are some guidelines to help you with this task. To keep your art beautiful for all time, please follow these simple rules:

· Since Prints and Canvases are not waterproof, care should be taken to avoid subjecting your art to moisture.

· Store and display your images in a low-humidity environment where the temperature remains moderate and not extreme. Over time, intense light may cause colour in stretched art canvas and prints to fade. For this reason, we suggest keeping canvases and prints out of direct sunlight and clear from reflected light from mirrors. Heat can be an image’s worst enemy. We recommend keeping canvases away from direct heat from sources such as fireplaces and radiators.

· Avoid touching canvases directly with your hands. The natural oils on your skin can damage the inks and/or the canvas.

· To clean, use a clean, dry, lint-free cloth or feather duster to keep your canvas dust-free.

· Session Albums should be stored flat to protect the spine. Avoid resting anything heavy on your book. Do not get pages wet. If you do, dry them quickly and let the book dry before closing it. Store the book in a dry and moderately cool place as extreme heat and humidity will affect your session album.

· Digital files (or Session Disk) should be backed up and saved. We recommend storing it in a different location than the original. Be sure to store your disk in the provided case to avoid scratches and store it in a dry safe place.

I do add this information in with your perchance but I do hope that this information helps you understand your photography experience better. I have taken great care in working hard to provide only the best for my clients.

I hope this information helps inform you, inspire you and educate you on choosing the right photographer for your wedding day.

Victoria Louise.

Natural documentary style and editorial contemporary wedding photographer based in Gainsborough, which is sandwiched between the historic town of Lincoln and Scunthorpe, not far distance from Retford, or Doncaster. Wedding photography for all within Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire for natural award-winning wedding photography in the east midlands.