Photographs by Larry N. Olson

Original photographs from numerous portfolios and my book Oregon Rivers are available for purchase. These archival pigment photographs are prepared by me on heavyweight, 100% cotton paper, mounted and matted with 100% museum rag board and UV glass. Each photograph is signed and numbered. Prints may be purchased either framed or unframed.

Pricing

• All sizes are approximate, depending upon cropping.
• Prices listed are current as of Spring 2020.
• Bare print orders, deduct 50% off published shipping costs.
• If shipping is required, please allow two to four weeks for delivery.
• All deliveries include insurance.
• Photos from the Notecard Gallery are available as 5”x7” note cards with envelope. These are Archival Pigment Prints on Rag. $5 each, $4 each for 25 or more.

Most of my early photographs were made with a medium format 6 x 7 film and tripod and are then drum scanned into multi-gigabyte files. In 2011, I made the switch to digital cameras. Thus, my collection represents a combination of film and digital prints. Exposures last up to 30 seconds, the average exposure being about one second. I generally carry three lenses: a wide angle, a normal, and a small telephoto.

Ansel Adams likened the negative to a musical score and the print to a performance. In other words, photographs are made, not taken. Because the final performance or interpretation of the image is highly personal, I process my own photographs using Adobe Lightroom. The computer is now my darkroom where I use the traditional techniques of dodging, burning, color balance, contrast and density to create the image. In my view, this new technology leads to far superior prints and unrivaled archival qualities. My procedures are elaborate and meticulous. These processes often take an entire day for a single image.

For further information, or to make a studio appointment, please email or call, 503.234.5288.