It is a rediscovery of one's work, after it is scanned and printed by master printer Leighton Kirkpatrick. I was amazed at the brilliance and clarity of these images, even though they are first generations from my transparencies. The images never looked better. BRAVO to Red River Photo Service!
David G. Fitzgerald
Photographer
Oklahoma City
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One of ten 20" x 20" prints from the book Oklahoma 3 produced from scans of the original 6cm x 6cm transparencies and printed on Epson Premium Luster paper. |
We have used many printers over the years….we trust Red River Photo
Mike Larsen
Artist
www.larsenstudio.com
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The first thing I love about Red River is the contact sheets. Leighton makes wonderful contacts. I never have to say to my clients "It's only a contact, the real print will look so much better."
Then there is the print. Leighton gets the color right. I never have to ask to have the print made warmer or darker or whatever. If Leighton has a question in his mind how it should be, which is a rare occurrence, he does a version of both and shows me. I love the prints.
There is the not so small matter of perfection. All prints that leave Red River are perfect. No dings, no spots, and he's quick! I almost forgot the turn around factor. I never have to wait days for my prints. Perfect and fast. It doesn't get any better than that.
Ann Sherman
Professional Photographer
www.annshermanphoto.com
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Oklahoma Oil Rig, 11x14 color print on Kodak Supra Endura Glossy from original 6x7 cm color negative |
Leighton at Red River has been able to bring my vision to reality. He works as hard as I do to bring my vision to fruition.
Mike Wimmer
Artist
www.mikewimmer.com
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Leighton is the best! In all my twenty-two years in the business, I have never dealt with a more thoroughly professional, relatable, and sympathetic printer. He works so hard to make you happy and to keep your business. Not to mention, his product is the most consistent I have ever experienced in our business. He will also take the time to tell you if something won't work or look good. He works hard to make you happy! I couldn't give a better recommendation!
Marcia Rothschild Moellers
Donna Baldwin Talent/Denver
La Agencia/Spain
Bravo/Tokyo
Author of "So, You Want To Be A Fashion Model?"
Over the course of my twenty years as a fine-art photographer, I thought I'd seen some great color printers. But once I came upon the formidable talents of Leighton Kirkpatrick, I immediately saw that his abilities and craftsmanship surpassed the best-of-the-best. Leighton is unequivocally the finest color printer I've ever had the pleasure to work beside, who possesses an incredible "eye" for precise color-correction in issuing forth the nuanced requirements necessary to achieve a high-quality fine-art color print. I recommend him to all photographers looking to bring their prints to new levels of excellence. On the human side, he's also a great guy and a pleasure to work with-- an important trait in these days of depersonalized service.
Jeff Brouws
www.jeffbrouws.com
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"Mobil, Inyokern, CA" 30x30 digital print from scanned 6x6 color neg on Epson Enhanced Matte |
I have worked with Leighton for 24 years and have always been satisfied because of his devotion to producing the highest quality prints on a timely basis. He is easy to work with and always understands my needs. When he left New York and moved to Oklahoma I was skeptical that we could continue doing business but that proved to be baseless. I FedEx my negs, which he now also scans for me, and he promptly FedEx’s back a perfect job!!!
Harmon, Stephen F.
www.newyorkoriginals.com
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From the "Wet Series," 20x30 color print on Fuji Crystal Archive glossy from original 35mm color negative |
I have been working with Leighton for over 20 years. He was the best printer in NYC. I wouldn't trust my portfolio or my personal work to any other lab. I wasn't happy about him re-locating to Oklahoma. Replacing the quality and service was not an option. I send all my work to him. He has mastered the digital world and continues to do all my portfolio prints and scans. The work and service are flawless.
James Levin
Professional Photographer - NYC
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Original print on 11x14 Kodak Supra Semi-Matte produced from 4x5 Internegative |
I can't give enough praise to Leighton Kirkpatrick's Red River Photo Services. I was introduced to them several years ago when they were based in New York and found that there was absolutely no better lab for quality processing and printing anywhere. The pricing is extremely competitive and the turn around time is always quick. Things in the modeling industry are so time sensitive and Leighton and Co. definitely deliver consistent quality every time...and the customer service is absolutely unequaled! That's why no matter where Red River goes, I will follow!
Lois Thigpen
Vice-President
Elite Model Management, Atlanta
Red River Photo Services is a professional company used by professional artists that expect the absolute best quality in giclee prints.
As an artist, I am very impressed with Leighton's attention to my paintings and his intense effort to make his art reproduction the best it can be. He is without a doubt an artist's artist.
Harvey Pratt
Artist
www.harveypratt.com
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Red River Photo Services has brought to the Midwest the sophistication of New York Fine Art printing. This outstanding task is made even more impressive when you consider what Leighton Kirkpatrick makes possible for the artist to acheive. Leighton brings to the artist the skills necessary to compete on a national level. He works one-on-one with the artist to ensure the desired outcome is achieved. In my experience, Leighton provides me with a service I cannot find elsewhere in the region. His treatment of my images have resulted inprints of excellent quality and often exceed my expectations.
Ron Jackson
Artist, Photographer, Educator
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"Death of Larouche" 40x50 print on Canvas from scanned 4x5 negative
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When there is a fine line between vendor and partner you know you have built a good relationship. Red River has provided Visual Image with reliable service, exceptional quality and reasonable pricing for over 3 years.
Steven Schwartz
Production Manager
Visual Image Advertising
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One of a series of ten 18x24 images produced for Visual Image on Epson premium glossy paper from a digital file |
I use Leighton Kirkpatrick's photo reproduction services - and have consistently now for the past five years, even though he is located quite a distance from where I live and work - because he is simply the best. His interpretation of my works' coloration and texture is always on the mark; and the quality of his product is top notch.
Henry A. J. Ramos
Artist
www.MauerKunst.com
New York City
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"City of Angels" Fine Art Digital Reproduction of an original oil on canvas reproduced with 16 bit digital capture and printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching 310 |
I do think that you have an exceptional interest in working with your customer to arrive at exactly what they want and that you produce a very high-quality product.
Richard Ellwanger
Executive Director, Seminole Nation Museum
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This print is part of an exhibition printed 40" high for the Seminole Nation Museum, Wewoka, OK. Original photos were scanned using 16 bit digital capture, restored and toned a consistant sepia color in Photoshop and printed on Epson Enhanced Matte. |
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