Pigment Artisan | Fine Art Printing Christchurch

Our Services

We combine archival materials with careful attention to detail to print, preserve, and finish your work.

Fine Art Giclée

Archival pigment printing on Ilford fine art papers, crafted for clean detail, deep blacks, and subtle gradients that last.

Photo Restoration

Give old family memories a new life. We carefully repair damage and fading while preserving the original character, then create a fresh archival print for display.

Custom Framing

Conservation-grade framing using modern, minimalist profiles. A clean, elegant finish that lets the work stand alone. Available in-studio to complete your piece.

Studio Collection

Original works by Black Contrast. A curated selection of fine art photography, printed to order on gallery-quality archival papers and finished for display.

Restoration

Restored with a light touch

We understand how precious original photographs are. We work digitally by scanning at high resolution, then carefully repairing cracks, tears, and fading on screen.

Your original is returned untouched. You receive a restored digital file and a fresh archival print, ready for display.

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From file to finished print

Send your file

Upload online, or bring it into the studio. We personally review every file for resolution and print readiness before we begin.

Select materials

Choose the paper, size, and border that suit the work. We offer calm, expert guidance, with samples available in studio.

Print and inspect

Printed with UltraChrome PRO10 archival pigment inks for exceptional depth and smooth tonal range. Each print is inspected by hand for clean detail, rich blacks, and a flawless finish.

Finish and collect

Trimmed and packed flat with care. Optional framing is available in studio. Collect from our Christchurch workspace, or arrange tracked shipping.

New prints, small releases, local stories

A rotating selection of original works by Black Contrast, printed by Pigment Artisan and finished for the wall.

View the collection

Pasture Study Archival Print

Midnight Bloom Archival Print

Garden Watcher Archival Print

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The Studio

Quality over quantity.

Pigment Artisan is a dedicated fine art printing studio in Christchurch, New Zealand. I work with photographers, artists, and families to create archival giclée prints and restore photographs with a natural, respectful finish.

My process is calm and transparent. I review every file personally before it goes to print. If a file is not ready, or if the resolution is too low to hold up, I will tell you early and help you prepare it properly.

The studio is open by appointment for consultation and paper selection. Custom framing is available in studio if you would like a finished piece ready for the wall.

The Artisan Standard

Museum-grade materials

Archival pigment inks and gallery-quality papers, chosen for longevity.

Hand-inspected

Every print is checked by hand for detail and flaws.

Protected delivery

Carefully handled and packed flat to arrive in pristine condition.

Local support

Calm advice and support from our Christchurch studio.

Start your piece

Whether you have a print-ready file, a restoration project, or just an idea, I’m here to help. Send a brief enquiry below. I personally review every message and reply with specific advice or a clear quote, usually within one business day.

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