Frequently Asked Questions

What types of media are used for prints? 

Canvas Wrap

• - Brand info : Epson Exhibition Matte
  - Thickness : 22 mil
  - Acid-free, Lignin-free, heavyweight cotton-poly blend

  This elegantly textured features soft-matte surface with a bright white point, exceptionally high Dmax, and wide color gamut. The canvas base is enhanced with elastic polymers providing high tensile strength and flexibility for gallery wrap stretching without cracking.

  Finishing

  All canvas prints are coated with a non-yellowing, UV resistant, liquid topcoat for added protection, durability, and print life.

  Please ask about different border options including:
  - Mirrored (cloned) borders
  - Black borders (standard for gallery wrap)
  - Specially selected colors from your artwork

  Stretch Options

  Your artwork can be stretched on 3/4" stretcher bars or gallery wrapped on 1.5" thick bars for that museum quality look at no additional cost.

  All prints are stretched on a light-weight, select pine wood, and properly reinforced for added rigidity and strength. Your stretched giclée will be ready to hang.

Clear Metal Panels

• ChromaLuxe clear metal panels
• Photographic image quality
• 1.14mm sides
• Wood backing with saw tooth ready to hang
• *Colors may vary due to sublimation process and substrate surface.

• Infusing dyes directly into specially coated metal prints result in outstanding image clarity and vibrancy with exceptional detail and resolution. The subtle reflective quality shines through in lighter areas of the image.

  Metal prints are also extremely durable, offering scratch and abrasion resistance without hiding your image behind glass. Our metal prints also offer the highest fade resistance compared to every other photo medium.

  HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR METAL PRINT:

  Our metal prints have a durable scratch resistant surface that is waterproof and can be cleaned easily with a damp cloth. Use caution when hanging. If dropped the corners can dent.

• Contain no VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
• Contain no lead or other heavy metals or phthalates
• Coating is a thin, very durable layer which is cured using a low energy process creating zero emissions

Fine Art Paper:

• - Brand info : Epson Cold Press Bright
• - Thickness : 21 mil
• - Basis weight : 340 gsm
• - 100% Cotton Fiber
• - Acid, Lignen, & Chlorine Free
• - Bright White

The cold press manufacture of this media provides an elegantly textured finish, enabling rich, deep blacks and an incredibly wide color gamut. This paper meets artist's requirements as an archival print media with a white point and constrast ratio without sacrificing the look and feel of a true fine art paper.

Metallic Photo Paper:

• - Brand info : Lexjet Sunset Photo Metallic Paper
• - Thickness : 10 mil
• - Basis weight : 255 gsm
• - Archival & Acid Free
• - Bright silver base accentuates highlights

For photographers and artists seeking a high gloss surface, Lexjet Sunset Metallic Paper is the ideal choice. This bright silver paper is perfect for images that do require gloss. It yields highly saturated images, while maintaining excellent highlight and shadow detail.

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES

Artwork Return Policy

From the time you receive your original artwork from our couriers, you have seven (7) days to decide whether to keep the work or return the artwork in its original condition for a refund.  

We also require all returned artwork to be shipped back by the buyer within three (3) days after confirming with us that the work will be returned. So, if you receive artwork you’ve purchased from DDS 2 Media L.L.C and are not fully satisfied, you have: 

Seven (7) days to contact us about your intent to return the work

Three (3) days from the day you contacted us to ship out the artwork through a traceable method and provide us with the shipment’s tracking number.

If you do not notify us of your intent to return the work within seven (7) days of receipt or you do not ship the work within three (3) days of notifying us, you will NOT be eligible for a refund. (Some exceptions will apply. Please contact us for an assessment of your specific situation.)

• DDS 2 Media L.L.C. is not responsible for undelivered returns.
• Additional shipping fees may apply for international returns. 

What is DDS 2 Media L.L.C. ?

• It's the Nevada corporation that owns Douglas Sandquist Photography(Print Store) and Sandquist Photography(Galleries) and Douglassandquist.com (blog)