Digital BW, The Print

Well I have to say that it is much more difficult to locate the
smaller print shops than it is the large ones - especially for those
of us who are relatively new to fine art printing in general.  In
order to get Tyler's site to come up on the first page of google
results, I had to go to his site and look at the meta tags to figure
out the best search terms to use.  'seattle quad tone carbon pigment
ink printing' finally worked (but I still don't see 'seattle' in those
meta tags Tyler!)  Not that google is the 'end all' but when I was
looking for a local (I'm in Seattle) printer a while ago I ended up
thinking there probably weren't any.  All I'm really saying is that
you have to know what you're looking for to find it and it takes a
while to figure out what you're looking for!

Before yesterday, I had no idea that either Tyler or John (or some
others that have responded to previous questions I've had) operated
print services...neither of them have a link in their "signature" and
up until the 'hint hint ;)' from Tyler I haven't read anything that
would indicate they were anything other than extremely helpful print
experts!!   

I do agree, however, that it's a benefit to everyone to 'give back' to
those who lend their expertise to the community.  

Anyway, that's my two cents.  

Brian
http://www.brianchapmanphotography.com

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Tyler Boley"
<tyler@...> wrote:
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "zonepeter"
> <zonepeter@> wrote:
> >
> > As I was reading this thread, I was struck that 2 differernt custom 
> > printers were helping someone who was using a different printing 
> > house. I took a workshop several years ago at West Coast and I think 
> > they are great folks who provide a great service.  But it has been a 
> > very long time since Rich particpated here.  I would just like to 
> > thank Tyler and John for being so helpful and encourage those who 
> > need a printing house to consider trying them. 
> 
> I should have made it clearer that I am indeed one of those printers I
> am suggesting "we" support, I hope that didn't appear sneaky. I'd also
> like to make it clear that the other helper in this thread, John Dean,
> makes a point of remaining humble and not promoting himself here, he
> is an excellent printer-
> http://deanimaging.com/index.php
> 
> Regarding West Coast's lack of presence on the lists, I didn't mean
> that as a criticism. The busier I get, the harder it is to stay
> involved here, it's a problem. I'm sure they are very busy making
> customers happy.
> Tyler
>