What is PHOTOPRI
Introduction
"PHOTOPRI" is a business established with the aim of sharing with everyone the joy of "printing" through photographs, illustrations, etc.
Due to improvements in smartphone camera technology, the camera market, which has been undergoing rapid development, is showing signs of shrinking, but the act of "taking photos" itself is still actively carried out every day.
As the number of people holding solo exhibitions increases, we have been supporting our customers for 15 years since we started a large-format printing business aimed at photo exhibitions, art exhibitions, and contests.
We live in an age where AI is gradually becoming more widespread and there are high expectations for its future development, but unfortunately, it is also true that many companies are being forced to go out of business due to the pressures of the times. As many of you may know, the survival rate of companies is as high as 41.8% over a 10-year period (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry website, 2020).
In these times, we owe it all to the support of everyone who has supported us so far that we have been able to run our printing business for 15 years. As PHOTOPRI and other related services aim for the milestone of 20 years, we will continue to work with our customers to provide even better services in line with the changing times.
Strengths of "PHOTOPRI"
Printing in wide gamut RGB
It supports printing in sRGB and Adobe RGB, which are color modes available on digital cameras.
Since CMYK conversion is not required, it is easier to reproduce the colors as they are in the photograph ."2880 x 1440 dpi" ultra-high resolution printing
This may be a sudden question, but do you know what printer resolution the printing company you usually use prints at?
"PHOTOPRI" prints at 2880 x 1440 dpi, which is said to be the highest level of resolution for large-format printing, achieving delicate yet powerful output.
Not only can it be exhibited, but it can also be used as home decor, creating a piece of uncompromising work.
Carefully selected paper
There are many well-known papers available from all over the world, including Hahnemuhle (Germany), Canson (France), and PICTORICO (Japan), all of which are well known in the art industry.
"PHOTOPRI" handles the world's most popular papers, as well as traditional Japanese paper and Epson genuine photo paper and ink to support our customers in creating their own works with ultra-high definition printing.
Using a printer capable of expressing 16.77 million colors, which cannot be seen by the human eye, and taking advantage of the color retention properties of each type of paper, we are able to express realistic colors that appeal to the emotions of the viewer.
*The lineup is based on the product name of the paper actually sold in stores, so if you are unsure which paper to choose, try searching by "paper name" .
In addition, the print resolution of the printer mentioned above is closely related to the paper, and the finished product will change dramatically depending on the paper you use. In other words, you can achieve maximum performance by using the highest quality printing paper specified by the manufacturer and printing with the highest density print settings .
Please rest assured that with our many years of know-how, we will print using the appropriate settings for each type of paper.
"PHOTOPRI" Achievements
Customers who order from "PHOTOPRI" include professionals in the photo industry, such as photographers, camera operators, and people who enjoy photography as a hobby, as well as people active in the art industry, such as illustrators and designers. The honest "feedback" we receive from all our customers is our daily encouragement and motivation.
*Here are some comments from our customers.
Delivery time
The process for ordering through "PHOTOPRI" is as follows: 
Please see the following page for details.
Once your order, payment, and submission have been confirmed without any problems, your order will be considered accepted and will be shipped within approximately 3 business days.
Please note that if there are any errors in the data or if you request confirmation of the layout, the delivery date will be delayed.
If you order 10 or more pieces, please contact us in advance as it will take longer to deliver.
About the paper used
Below are some of the major papers that we use at PHOTOPRI. For more information on the papers, please see our separate article.
[Hahnemuhle] Fine Art Pearl
The first of the world-famous art papers is Fine Art Pearl from the Hahnemuhle series, a brand that originated in Germany.
All papers in the Hahnemuhle series are thick and stiff. Because they are cotton-based, they are suitable for long-term storage. They are also used as art papers for Renaissance paintings and Gutenberg's Bible.
This glossy paper, known as bright white, is suitable for color printing as well as monochrome printing. It has a nice texture and is perfect for photos that require detailed expression or a subdued finish .
[EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Thick, Silky
Among the professional photo paper series sold by Epson, the most popular paper is the heavyweight silk paper. The semi-gloss paper has a fine grain finish on the surface, which gives the paper a three-dimensional feel and makes it suitable for portrait work.
The human skin depicted on this paper is incredibly detailed and realistic, giving the work a soft, calming finish .
[Awa Washi] Kozo, thick, white
Washi paper is a representative Japanese paper. Also known as "Japanese paper," this paper is made using traditional Japanese methods. It is one of Japan's proud traditional crafts and has been attracting attention from overseas.
Awa washi paper originates from Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku and is a type of washi paper that is compatible with inkjet printers. It is often used for professional production because it can achieve high image quality and rich reproducibility .
There are many different types of Awa washi paper, and one of the interesting things about it is that each piece has a slightly different look.
Test Print
Just like when you buy a car, you take a test drive, we would like you to use our trial printing service to experience the paper with your own eyes before printing.
You can't really know the texture, feel, color transfer, etc. of the paper until you actually get the printed material in your hands. It's difficult to choose the best paper from a wide range of options right away. There are many people who don't know which one to choose.
The trial print can be made using your own photo data , so please give it a try!