The Female Photographer Podcast

How to Print Beautiful Images with Rachael Smith

Season 1 Episode 38

Ever printed a photo only to be disappointed by the colors, sharpness, or overall look? In this episode, we’re talking all things printing with award-winning photographer and print expert Rachael Smith from Rāhera Creative! 🎉

Rachael is not only an incredible fine art photographer but also the President of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography. She’s passionate about helping photographers get stunning prints—whether through a professional print house or printing at home.

We dive into:
 ✅ Rachael’s journey into photography and printing ✨
 ✅ The importance of photography communities for growth 📸
How to prepare digital files for printing—color space, resolution, file type & more 🖥️
How to choose the right paper for your images 📝
Printing at home—best printers, settings, and maintenance 🖨️
✅ Common printing mistakes and how to fix them 🚫

If you’re ready to turn your digital images into stunning works of art, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

Links & Resources:

 📷 Get your ticket to the New Zealand Photo Showhttps://nzphotoshow.co.nz/?mc_cid=3461586333&mc_eid=c5a630bffb
🌍 Explore Rachael’s photos and serviceswww.raheracreative.com
📩 Contact Rachael via emailrachael@raheracreative.co.nz
📸 Follow Rachael on Instagram@raheracreative
👍 Like Rāhera Creative on FacebookRahera Creative

📽️ Watch Rachael and her photography friends “In Pursuit of Giants”https://youtu.be/0ahtpkGF-8k?si=viBN7G9U9Vxb_OFU

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