At Barkley's Printroom, we proudly offer Fine Art Giclee Grade Photo Printing with a unique selection of archival, photographic, and specialty papers not found elsewhere in our region. Our advanced twelve-ink printer ensures stunning colour accuracy, allowing your vision to shine. We use the highest quality, museum-standard papers from innovative companies, delivering exceptional printed images for any application.
To explain Giclée: “Giclée” (pronounced zhee-clay) is a French term meaning "to spray," referring to a fine spray of ink used in high-quality inkjet printing. However, not all inkjet prints are Giclée prints. A true Giclée is an A-grade reproduction made using archival inks and papers that meet rigorous standards for colour accuracy, permanence, and tonal range.
Done properly, a Giclée print can capture every detail of a photograph on paper. It requires a high-resolution inkjet printer capable of at least 8–12 pigment inks, with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI, printed with pigment inks on paper that has archival qualities and is over 250gsm, rated for 70–200 years of longevity under museum lighting.
The paper or substrate should be close to 100% cotton rag, acid-free, pH-neutral fine-art paper, or coated canvas. Printed on brands like Ilford, Moab, and Hahnemühle, colour management involves a calibrated workflow using custom ICC profiles and colour-managed monitors to ensure consistency from screen to print. A Giclée isn’t defined by marketing language; it’s defined by the technical quality of the print.
ILFORD - we proudly offer ILFORD fine art and specialty papers, a leader in digital imaging technology for photography and commercial printing. With years of experience and innovation, ILFORD's best-in-class solutions for exceptional printed images and displays. Explore our impressive selection of ILFORD papers and find the perfect match for your printing needs!
GOLD FIBRE GLOSS 310gsm paper is a nod to classic photography, ideal for high-quality black-and-white printing as well as vibrant colour printing. ILFORD designed it to emulate traditional darkroom papers, featuring a baryta-like surface, 100% cotton rag, and no optical brighteners. This acid-free paper ensures excellent sharpness and a wide colour gamut for stunning images.
GOLD FIBRE PEARL 290gsm paper builds on the award-winning Gold Fibre range, perfect for high-quality black and white, and colour printing. It offers a wide colour gamut for vibrant images and exceptional detail. Developed by ILFORD, this traditional bary paper ensures superior print quality, is acid-free, and contains no optical brighteners.
GOLD FIBRE RAG 270gsm paper enhances our Baryta product line with its soft texture and semi-gloss finish, perfect for high-definition images and exhibition-quality prints. It excels in vibrant colour reproduction and traditional black and white images. This bright white, acid-free paper features optical brighteners and delivers an excellent colour gamut.
FINE ART SMOOTH PERAL 270gsm paper is a cellulose option that provides stunning contrast and sharpness with a wide colour range. It's ideal for black-and-white reproduction, offering excellent sharpness, a smooth pearl surface, optical brighteners, and being acid-free.
FINE ART TEXTURED SILK 270gsm paper, made of 25% cotton and 75% cellulose, delivers stunning contrast, sharpness, and a wide colour gamut. Ideal for black and white reproduction, it features a smooth pearl surface, with optical brighteners, and is acid-free.
FINE ART SMOOTH 200gsm paper features a warm-tone matte surface and is an excellent alternative to GALERIE Cotton papers. Made from alpha-cellulose with advanced matte coating technology, it enables fine art photographers and printers to enhance sharp details and vibrant colours. This acid-free paper contains no optical brighteners.
SMOOTH COTTON SPRITE 280 gsm is a medium-weight, 100% Rag paper featuring an ultra-smooth surface and a natural base tint, ideal for interior décor and reproducing Fine Art, Pop Art, and illustrations. Acid-free and contains no optical brighteners.
TEXTURED COTTON SPRITE 280gsm is a medium-weight, 100% Cotton Rag paper featuring a soft textured surface and natural tint. Perfect for interior décor and reproducing Fine, Pop Art, and illustrations. Acid-free and contains no optical brighteners.
SATIN PHOTO 260gsm is a premium, heavyweight inkjet photo paper that offers accurate reproduction and durability for stunning prints. Its universal inkjet coating allows for immediate drying and compatibility with all major printers. The satin finish is perfect for various uses, and it's acid-free with optical brighteners.
MOAB - In regards to Moab, they say, get ready to elevate your art with our incredible selection of Moab Fine Art Papers! Experience the true meaning of "museum-quality" with our luxurious 100% cotton papers, perfect for limited edition or prints. These heavyweight beauties transform your everyday photos into breathtaking works of art, boasting smooth matte anduster finishes. Moab's unique and creative papers are designed for those who truly demand excellence—because your photography deserves less!
MOAB JUNIPER BARYTA RAG is a 100% cotton baryta fibre paper that mimics the density of traditional darkroom FB-type, capturing deep blacks and natural white highlights with a subtle texture. This double-weight inkjet fine art paper blends the charm of silver halide with modern coating technology, revitalising an old tradition. Inspired by the Juniper Tree among Canyonlands' stunning buttes and mesas, our new Byrata Rag reflects the landscape's detail, colour, and contrast.
MOAB LASAL EXHIBITION LUSTRE weighs in at a healthy 300gsm. Ideal for gallery and exhibition prints, the new fourth-generation coating ensures the highest possible d-max and colour holdout.
MOAB LASAL MATTE If you're on the hunt for the perfect everyday photographic paper, look no further. Lasal Photo Matte is just what you need. This matte paper is ideal for showcasing your stunning portfolios. Get ready to elevate your photography!
Hahnemühle - Hahnemühle’s Digital FineArt Collection and the Hahnemühle Photo range a wide selection of high-quality products. The broad range of inkjet papers available caters to various applications, quality requirements, and artistic demands. The combination of pure artist papers, special surface textures, and an extensive range of premium inkjet coatings guarantees extraordinary print results with colours, deep blacks, excellent contrast, outstanding detail reproduction, and striking pictorial depth.
Photo Silk Baryta X is a 310-gram cellulose paper with an optimised inkjet coating for photo application; it is perfectly suited for photo and poster prints. The baryta coating gives the impression of a traditional silver halide photo paper. The smooth, creamy white paper with its silky gloss finish produces a very good print quality, ensuring the best results for daily printing.
Hahnemühle Hemp uses one of the oldest and most diverse natural fibres in the world, and is made of 60% hemp fibre. The 290-gram fine art inkjet paper’s base impresses with its bright white natural tone, and thanks to the bright white colour of the hemp fibres, no optical brighteners are required. The lightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasant, silky feel. Combined with the matt premium inkjet coating, this is a truly versatile FineArt inkjet paper. Colours and details are brilliantly reproduced, the depth of the black truly stands out, and contrasts are reproduced with stunning effect. The acid- and lignin-free FineArt inkjet paper meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance. Hemp was an essential part of paper production for centuries, and due to its extremely robust fibres, it has often been used for long-lasting historical documents, such as the Gutenberg Bible and the US Declaration of Independence.
Hahnemühle Torchon is a cellulose-based 285-gram fine art inkjet paper with an inkjet coating specially tailored for fine art applications. The bright white art paper has a clear, coarsely structured felt mark and is characterised by a very special tactile feel. The unique surface structure blends with the images and lends them an impressive three-dimensional effect and sense of depth. The premium matte inkjet coating produces outstanding print results, with bright colours, perfect reproduction of detail and deep black. The acid- and lignin-free Torchon paper meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance and is specially designed for fine art use.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 305-gram Ultra Smooth is another addition to the Photo Rag® family, which is an especially smooth and silky soft paper for high-quality FineArt inkjet printing. The white cotton art paper has a discreet, very finely textured surface with a strikingly silky feel. The matt premium inkjet coating guarantees extraordinary print results with impressive reproduction of colour, detail and very deep black. Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth is versatile and produces impressive results for fine art photography as well as art reproductions. The acid- and lignin-free all-rounder meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance and is perfect for high-quality black and white fine art prints.
All photographs printed at Barkley's Printroom are created with Canon's newest high-resolution Pro-Graph photographic printers. Our print hub includes the state-of-the-art A2 1100, released in late 2024, as well as the A3+ Pro 300, guaranteeing outstanding quality on archival fine art, photographic, and specialty papers. We look forward to adding a large-format printer when the time is right and are eager for what the future holds!
We provide printing services in sizes from A2 to A5, along with custom dimensions, including panoramic images up to 3.2 meters long. Prices depend on the type of paper and size, and we will verify all details through communication or in-person meetings. At Barkley's Printroom, we aim to be the premier print service, constantly enhancing our offerings by drawing insights from our own photography experiences!
To achieve the best results, please provide your images in jpeg at 250 to 300 PPI, or TIF files for superior quality. Higher resolution data supplied yields better print results, so select your photographs carefully.