The essence of my photography resides in the final print, an authentic and archival object to see, to hold, to frame and to hang. Working exclusively in platinum/palladium, hand coated on heavyweight watercolor paper, I combine technologies that bridge photographic practices from the 19th into the 21st century. The hand crafting I devote to each print individually melds the most basic elements of art and science into a uniquely tendered archival photograph.
I produce my work in limited editions of platinum/palladium prints that are available directly from me at Gallery Obscura or from selected galleries and dealers. Prices vary but many prints currently sell for $200. Insured shipping in North America is $20. Selected prints are also available from
Jay A Martin, Inc, Fine Images, San Francisco, from
Light Box Photographic Gallery, Astoria, Oregon and through
The Photo Continuum Online Gallery.