FAQ

Your purchase of any of our limited edition prints includes an official Certificate of Authenticity, printed on archival deckle-edged paper, signed by the artist, with a unique serial number attached to both the Certificate and the print. We keep extensive records of each edition piece that is sold.

Your purchase of a Limited Edition Metal Print includes your choice of frame. Choose from the four most popular frames or send us an email for custom framing options. You will also receive a complimentary french cleat to assist with installation.

Our limited edition metallic giclée prints come with a white border for easier mounting and framing options. Larger prints will have a 1.0-inch border and smaller prints will have a 0.5-inch border. This white border is accounted for in the size description. For example, a square print listed for sale as a 24" x 24" Limited Edition giclée includes the image/photograph (sized 22" x 22") plus the surrounding 1.0-inch white border. 

Each piece is made-to-order; processing will take between 1-2 weeks. Larger pieces will take 2-3 weeks for delivery.

See our Shipping Policy for more info.

Your metal print will come in custom packaging to ensure safe travel. Larger prints will be packaged in custom crates.

Your giclée print will either ship in a sturdy shipping tube (larger prints) or a sturdy stayflat mailer with extra padding to ensure safe travel and delivery.

Do you live in Santa Barbara, Goleta, or Montecito? We can have your print delivered and installed! 

When you place a limited edition print order with us using a local shipping address, we will contact you to ask if you'd like your print installed for an additional fee. 

Contact us to learn more.

The size you select (click on) is approximate to within one inch, as it accounts for both metal and giclée variants, which vary slightly. For precise sizing, please refer to the dimensions displayed within the accompanying image that is unique to your material and size selections. The accompanying image updates itself based on your selections.

Besides this general listing approximation, metal prints have their own lesser approximation. See more info under the Print Materials tab.

Each photograph is limited to 99 print reproductions unless otherwise noted. Print reproduction includes giclée, ChromaLuxe® aluminum, and hand-ground steel. Your Certificate will note which edition number you receive.

No, when you order a limited edition print you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity, which is signed by the artist, but the print will not come signed. However, you can request for your print to be signed for an additional fee. Contact us at info@sliceoflight.com or (805) 354-5552 to get started.

No, when you order a Rolled Giclée Print you will receive a loose archival print that needs to be framed and mounted. We do offer framing services through the prestigious Italian Framing Company Roma Moulding®. See our Framing and Mounting page to learn more.

Each print is paired with a Certificate of Authenticity of archival quality with the exact information about the piece ordered, including a unique holographic serial number that matches the serial number on the back of your print. The Certificate is signed by the photographer.

You may contact us about progressive volume discounts for multiple print purchases. 

Yes, you may contact us regarding licensing. 

Each image is limited to 99 replications. These replications can be made in two different mediums and 3-4 different sizes, as is available on the website.

Custom sizes, crops, or mediums made of an image will count towards the limit of replications.

To submit an order for a custom crop, size, or medium, please send an email to info@sliceoflight.com with the following details:

1. Your First and Last Name
2. The Title of the Image
3. The Size of the Crop You Want
4. The Medium of the Print You Want

We will then send you a confirmation email along with an invoice.

Note: Custom sizes larger than those listed for sale on the website are available upon request.

Currently, we offer international shipping by request only. Please note that additional customs duties or taxes may apply for international orders, and the customer will be responsible for any such charges. If your location is not listed during checkout, please contact our customer support team at info@sliceoflight.com or (805) 354-5552 to get started.

There is currently no exact definition for "archival"--different organizations define it in different ways and there is no universal testing standard for longevity.

However, for giclée prints, this term is loosely used to describe paper and inks that will last an extremely long time without fading or deteriorating if kept under controlled conditions.

Every print and painting you see in a museum is of archival-grade.

Some indicators that determine if a paper is of archival quality:

• Acid Free
• Lignin Free
• 100% Alpha-Cellulose

Acid Free paper can be made from any grade of cellulose and means the paper is lignin- and sulfur-free. Acid free paper has the capability to last between 500 and 1000 years.

Alpha-Cellulose is the highest grade of cellulose, as it is the most stable. When a paper has a high percentage of Alpha-Cellulose, you are guaranteed a stable, permanent medium for inks.

A similar definition is appropriate for archival metal prints as well, though, due to their nature, metal prints will not last as long as giclée prints. 

Depending on the grade of metal and the grade of dye sublimation inks, "archival" metal prints can last between 60 to 100 years or more if kept in ideal conditions (away from direct sunlight and UV exposure or any extreme temperatures). We have chosen to work with print makers who take quality very seriously.

Photo Printing Pros, our metal print makers, only use ChromaLuxe® aluminum and Epson specialty inks with their customized Epson printer, which is precisely calibrated for ChromaLuxe® aluminum. 

Short Answer: No.

Long Answer: Usually, if you are not planning on framing your print behind UV glass, you should spray your print with a protective varnish. This is especially true for matte finish prints.

For semi-glossy, glossy, and metallic prints, this varnish can leave visible residue and actually reduce the glossy appearance, so we highly advise that you avoid any kind of protective varnish or spray.

Reference: Moabpaper.com Blog "Are All Print Fixative Sprays Created Equal?"

Your ChromaLuxe® aluminum print will be fitted with the frame of your choice and will come with a French Cleat that needs to be attaached to the wall with screws or nails. All frame choices come with a metal lip that slides into the French Cleat.

Your rolled giclée print will need to be matted and/or framed in order to be displayed. Learn more under the tab "General FAQs".

Other hanging hardware options:

If you prefer wire-and-hook systems rather than French cleats, we recommend the brand STAS. We use STAS hanging systems throughout the gallery. You may want to consider wire-and-hook systems if you rotate your collection frequently and/or don't want too many holes in the middle of your wall. 

Your limited edition ChromaLuxe® aluminum print will look good in any lighting. However, here are our suggestions to really make the images burst to life:

1. Light directly with a spotlight or artlight

2. Use bulbs with color temperature in the range of 3000K to 5000K

3. Use bulbs with a color rendering index (CRI) of 95 or better

We use SORAA bulbs throughout the gallery, which meets all of the above criteria. 

Our limited edition giclée prints are printed on metallic pearl paper, which mimic the sheen of metal prints, so we also recommend the above criteria for giclée prints. 

For ChromaLuxe® aluminum prints and giclée prints behind glass, most of the time, the only thing you will need to clean your print is a basic microfiber cloth. Microfiber clothes can be found in grocery stores, hardware stores, and office supply stores. A simple wipe down will remove most dust and fingerprints. 

Avoid using anything abrasive like paper towels, as this will cause micro-scratches that can build up and eventually show over time. 

For stubborn stains, use a little bit of denatured alcohol, acetone, or goo-gone applied first to a microfiber cloth. 

Over time, prints will inevitably catch and collect dust, so it is a good idea to wipe down your print monthly to keep them looking their absolute best.