LexJet Essentials: Marabu Liquid Laminates

Umbrellas. Seat belts. Sunscreen. A suit of armor. All of these are forms of protection. Everyone knows the importance of protection. So why do so many photographers pass up the opportunity to ensure their work last for generations?

Whether creating a family heirloom canvas wrap or a banner to celebrate a milestone birthday, Marabu has a liquid coating for you.

Marabu ClearShield Select is perfect for manual or automated applications and provides chemical and scratch resistance on rigid substrates, canvas, vinyl, and banners. It is available in gloss, semi-gloss or matte finishes.

Marabu StarlamOwn a StarLam? Marabu Clearshield Select for StarLam is your laminate of choice. It’s the same Clearshield formula, but with lower viscosity, so it works perfectly with roll-to-roll laminators like the StarLam 1600R.

The entire Marabu line of protective coatings offers you and your clients peace of mind, knowing that their images and artwork are safe for years to come.

Find your perfect protection on our website or call us at 800-453-9538, and one of our printing specialists will be happy to help. Want more information? Visit the Marabu booth at The LexJet Experience.

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Get a Darkroom Look with Sunset Fibre Elite

Most photographers today love the idea of creating the perfect image on an inkjet printer but miss the look and feel of images brought to life in the darkrooms of the past.

Some photographers may not know that they can have the best of both worlds with Sunset Fibre Elite 285g. You get the beautiful reminiscent of hours developing film, but without the worry of just the slightest bit of light ruining your perfect capture.

Sunset Fibre Elite 285g is a fiber-based paper with an extra smooth and glossy look designed for color and black-and-white photo reproductions of the highest caliber.

Dennis Hammon PhotographyProfessional photographer and PPA affiliate juror Dennis Hammon spent 35-years working in dark rooms. He loves the look and feel of Sunset Fibre Elite. “I’ve always had a darkroom, and the Fibre Elite mimics some of the papers I used way back when; that’s why I’m drawn to it,” he says. “The feel, the texture, the luster of it and how it holds the tooth of the image for me. We have other papers, but that’s the only thing I put my work on.”

Sunset Fibre Elite delivers the wide color gamut required for fine-art photography, photo restoration work, and more.

Dennis Hammon PhotographyHammon, who works closely with his wife, Cheri – also a professional photographer – says it’s what sets his images apart from others. “We’re selling a lot of the fine art, and the Fibre Elite is the look I want. It’s different from everybody else’s images they’re trying to sell. We’re trying to set ourselves apart with the quality and look of the paper.”

The next time you want that throwback darkroom look for your work, try printing with Sunset Fibre Elite 285g. Buy it online, or give one of our printing specialists a call at 800-453-9538, and they’ll be happy to help.

LexJet Essentials: Sunset Bright Velvet Rag

Wedding, graduation, and Mother’s Day photography season are upon us, and these life-changing moments deserve to be immortalized on a photo paper chosen by award-winning photographers. If you’re looking for a photo paper that balances dependability and durability, along with high-quality and reasonable pricing, look no further than Sunset Bright Velvet Rag 315g.

Sunset Bright Velvet Rage is a 100% cotton rag paper that’s a favorite among many photographers and print shop providers who specialize in photo restoration.

It features a velvet surface that offers a unique museum-quality feel, ensuring your images are classics for years to come.

Kimberly Smith PhotographyProfessional photographer and Sunset Print Award winner Kimberly Smith uses Sunset Bright Velvet Rag for her competition submissions. She loves how it perfectly complements her black and white prints. “The cottony feel and thickness caught my attention, and it prints beautifully every time,” she says.

Kimberly Smith PhotographySmith also loves to deckle the edges. “The 100% cotton rag paper rips smoothly and quickly compared to other photo papers,” she says. “The thickness means the tears on the edges are perfect for a soft multi-layered look.”

Sunset Bright Velvet Rag has the strength, durability, and high performance you want from a high-end photo paper. Contact a LexJet specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com for more information.


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Now Available: ChromaLuxe Repositionable Wall Tiles

The world of photography just got repositionable.

ChromaLuxe Wall Tiles

Introducing ChromaLuxe Wall Tiles, an easy, repositionable way to showcase many of your favorite photos at once without damaging your walls. Available in three shapes: square, hexagon, or rectangle, you can turn your house into a personal art gallery.

With the characteristic ChromaLuxe vibrance, Wall Tiles have a rich and colorful white wood surface giving you a unique way to display personal photos, even when rearranging your living space.

ChromaLuxe Wall Tiles“The new ChromaLuxe Wall Tiles offer personalization to any space, and there are no special tools, nails, or holes required,” says Michelle Oczkowski, S-One product manager. “The repositionable adhesive gives you the chance to display those important memories in an endless number of ways.”

Wall Tiles is an excellent opportunity for photographers looking to add niche offerings to their portfolios. Your clients can document a lifetime of achievements with this new product, from children to graduation to bridal.

For more information, contact a LexJet specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit lexjet.com today.

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Sunset Image Awards Spotlight: Dwight Okumoto

When it comes to weddings, it’s no secret that a bride wants everything to go perfect on the big day. One of the most important guests at the wedding is the photographer. For Honolulu-based Dwight Okumoto, it’s always been about capturing those special moments.

Once the Sunset Image Awards opened for submissions, Okumoto knew he had a few great entries for the “Wedding” category. After the judging was finished, two of his images had captured the attention of the panel. “Elegance” took first place and “Spirited” placed third.

“Elegance” by Dwight Okumoto – 1st Place – Wedding

“I took those during the COVID shutdown. The wedding was downsized from 300 attendees to 10,” says Okumoto. “I assured her that we would make it work. We were able to spend more time on the photography and try different locations.”

With few people milling about town, Okumoto and the beautiful bride were able to set up some shoots at local government buildings. “We tried to make the most of the time and tried different locations on the same day,” he says. “What was great for us was the lighting, because it was so flat.”

“Spirited” is his personal favorite of the images he submitted. “It really showed off her gown and that was my intent,” says Okumoto. “I wanted to photograph the back of it and show all the lacing. I thought it was very feminine.”

But after 40 years in the industry, he also knows that when it comes to competitions, the judges usually like to see the details in the face. “I know judges like closeup headshots and portraits seem to score better than when you try to show the entire dress,” he says.

Looking back over the years he’s spent capturing important family moments for others, it’s a member of Okumoto’s own family who led him to pick up a camera for the first time. “It was an older cousin. I was 8 years old, and he was 11,” he says. “He was always interested in photography, and we had Instamatic cameras, way back then. That’s how I got interested in photography.”

Once he went pro, Okumoto started working with Don Emmerich, a pioneer in commercial photography. “Don was a technical advisor with PPA during the 90s and into the 2000s,” he says. “He was doing commercial photography with film and did beta testing with digital cameras for Eastman Kodak. He also got me interested in dry lab and wide-format printers.”

Whether he’s picking up an Instamatic camera for the first time or capturing a bride’s special day, Dwight Okumoto certainly knows the importance of finding the right setting, lighting, and staging to create award-winning photos.

If you are interested in submitting your creative wedding shots for a chance to win $300, you can enter the current Sunset Image Awards HERE. Not a wedding photographer? That’s OK, enter in Fine Art/Composite, Portrait, or Wildlife/Landscape.

To see highlights of Photography Essentials, check out our series of LexJet Reviews to get ideas on new equipment or media, contact a LexJet sales specialist at 800-453-9538, or visit LexJet.com.

Make an Impression with ChromaLuxe Photo Panels

Since we started telling photographers and print service providers about ChromaLuxe Photo Panels a few years ago, they have become one of our most popular products. Why? It’s simple: ChromaLuxe images make an impression.

From the bright vivid colors with the gloss to the durability of the EXT products, the dye-sublimation technology helps art, signage, and photographs stand out from the crowd. We are excited to announce that a new finish has been added to the ChromaLuxe family: Textured Aluminum panels.

Textured ChromaLuxe
ChromaLuxe Textured Aluminum

The texture adds a unique look to your images, it also reduces glare and hides fingerprints for graphics in high-traffic areas. As with all ChromaLuxe products, the textured panels are durable and easy to clean.

ChromaLuxe metal prints are lightweight, durable, made with recycled material, and are 100% recyclable.

Be sure to visit our new easy reference guide to see informative videos and the wide variety of available ChromaLuxe panels. If you are interested in learning more about dye-sub technology or about the new textured panels, give us a call at 800-453-9538 today.