A studio is not fully equipped without a pro photo printer such as the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 shown here. Portrait, fashion and beauty photographer Clive Booth believes that creating prints is the best way to share your photographs. "You can guarantee they'll be seen how you want them to be seen, rather than sharing digital files that are bound to look different on various monitors and other devices," he says.
Each model in Canon's professional photo printer range has its own set of core strengths, meaning there's a printer to suit the varying needs and budget of every pro photographer. But how do you decide which Canon pro photo printer is right for you?
Canon Ambassador Clive Booth had a long career in graphic design before becoming a professional photographer and whether he's shooting high fashion and portraiture or moody monochrome landscapes, he is passionate about printing his photos. He has not one but three Canon photo printers at home, installed in a purpose-built live-streaming studio from which he runs online print workshops to share his enthusiasm and pass on his knowledge.
Clive believes professional photographers should buy and run their own photo printers because of the control it gives them. "For very little investment, you can create a colour-managed workflow at home or in your studio," he explains. "You can then monetise your work, selling prints with complete confidence."
So, what should a professional photographer look for in a photo printer? "Top of the list would be colour fidelity and integrity to the original image," says Suhaib Hussain, print specialist and Senior Marketing Manager for Print at Canon Europe. "Photographers put a huge effort into capturing images and painstakingly processing them, and they want that to be represented in print. Cost is another major concern, so our aim is to make the printing process simple, quick and cost-effective. Photographers need to feel confident that they can get the results they want without adding complications to their workflow or wasting ink and paper."
Here, we take a closer look at three Canon pro photo printers – the PIXMA PRO-200, imagePROGRAF PRO-300 and imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 – to see how they compare.