Colour-managed output
Paper-specific profiles, controlled output settings and hands-on verification keep colour and density predictable.
Fine art printing
Metro Vancouver, BC
Fine art printing Vancouver
Colour-managed archival pigment printing for artists, photographers and creative studios who care about paper, proofing and repeatable output — not just sending a file to a generic photo lab.
A print workflow built around the artwork
YRK Labs produces fine art prints with a measured, paper-specific workflow. We help select a surface based on the image, viewing conditions and final presentation, then proof before important editions or exhibition runs.
The goal is consistency from the first approved proof through the rest of an edition. Files are checked for resolution and output size, colour is handled through an ICC-managed workflow, and prints are inspected before release.
What you get
01 — 06Archival materials
Choose from Hahnemühle and Canson cotton rag, baryta papers and fine art canvas suited to photography, illustration and original artwork.
Proof before editions
For colour-critical work, compare a proof before committing to a larger run or signed edition.
Flexible borders
Order borderless or add a white border for hinging, matting, signing and numbering.
Large-format printing
Roll-fed output supports substantial work up to 44-inch media width, with printable image width depending on the substrate and margins.
Artist-focused finishing
We can help decide paper, border, file preparation and packing based on whether the print is being framed, shipped, sold or exhibited.
Process
01 — 04Send the file
Tell us the intended size, quantity and how the work will be presented.
Choose the surface
We recommend smooth, textured, baryta or canvas based on the image and use.
Proof when needed
For critical editions, approve a proof before the final run.
Print & inspect
The final prints are produced, checked and prepared for pickup or shipping.
Materials
10 stocksHahnemühle Photo Rag 308
Smooth 100% cotton rag for photography, illustration and detailed digital work.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta 315
Cotton-based baryta surface for deep blacks, detail and photographic contrast.
Canson Platine Fibre Rag 310
Smooth fibre-based fine art paper with a refined photographic surface.
Canson Rag Photographique 310
Matte cotton rag with a clean surface and restrained texture.
Hahnemühle William Turner 310
Distinct mould-made texture for painterly and tactile work.
Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350
Heavy textured cotton paper for substantial fine art reproductions.
Canson Edition Etching Rag II 310
Textured rag surface for drawings, paintings and edition prints.
Canson ARCHES Aquarelle Rag 310
Watercolour-like texture suited to reproductions of works on paper.
Breathing Color Lyve Matte Canvas 400
Matte fine art canvas for rolled or stretched presentation.
Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas 430
Heavy premium canvas for gallery-style presentation.
Local service
Metro VancouverYRK Labs serves artists, photographers and creative professionals across Metro Vancouver and the surrounding Lower Mainland. Drop-off and pickup are by appointment. For oversized originals, archive projects or unusual formats, send the dimensions and intended use before bringing the work in.
FAQ
04Is fine art printing the same as giclée printing?
In this context, yes. Giclée is the common term for high-quality inkjet printing with pigment inks on archival fine art substrates. Our broader fine art printing service also includes paper selection, proofing and production QA.
Do you print photographs as well as artwork?
Yes. Smooth rag and baryta papers are particularly well suited to photographic work, while textured papers and canvas can better complement reproductions of paintings and mixed media.
Can I order a white border?
Yes. Borders from a quarter inch to four inches can be added for signing, numbering, hinging or matting.
Do you offer test prints?
Yes. Proofing is recommended for colour-critical work, large prints and editions where consistency matters.
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03Start a conversation
Tell us what the finished work needs to do.
Send the size, quantity, original format and deadline. We’ll recommend the next step.