LightSource Fine Art Printing, Art Reproduction and Film Scanning - San Francisco

Arvosana: 5/5

I've worked with several other printers in the past and LightSource is by far the best. Their prints are super high quality and beautiful! Perfect for portfolio use or limited-edition print sales. I wouldn't use anyone else!

Arvosana: 5/5

I have been using LightSource to print my wildlife photographs. I have worked mostly with Caleb Statser in this this regard. I have been pleased in every way with the prints I have received. The submission of files is easy. Caleb does a great job tweaking the image to get the best and sharpest print possible. I have printed images as large as 3 feet on the long edge with no issues. When I take the prints to be framed, I always get compliments on the photos and the printing. I will continue to use LightSource for my printing, as I have no complaints, only good experiences.

Arvosana: 5/5

Lightsource blew me away with their outstanding customer service and quality of prints. Each project is specially cared for by a team member who personally reaches out to you after your submit your order to ensure you get the absolute best print. I Worked with Miles, who was a joy to work with, extremely responsive, and went above and beyond to communicate details about my image to me that may affect the print process. I never felt like I was asking too many questions. I could not be happier with the quality of my print and the entire process. A great value and experience. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my print needs.

Arvosana: 5/5

If there is a Holy Grail of image capture for Art, it is Lightsource.
If there is a Holy Grail for fine art printing, it is Lightsource.
As an oil painter, when I've worked with other professional photographers in the past, the results have been great but the strobe lights that most photographers use tend to cut through the paint layers of an oil painting making the oil painting appear more like a scratchy/brushy watercolor painting. I've heard the same complaint from so many of my colleagues when working with photographers. But lightsource has developed a wonderful technique for capturing/creating an image of a painting that feels like it should. Instead of the harsh, scratchy/brushy feeling to the photographs that I was used to in the past, Lightsource's images of my oil paintings feel creamy and buttery. They work with the best technical equipment, and their editing process is truly awesome.
I've also had Lightsource make prints of my paintings. When comparing their prints to other printers' results: Where other other printers' prints feel decent, the inks might seem to soak into the paper a little bit ... But Lightsource prints have a robust layer of ink that sits on the surface of the paper, making the print feel like a replica of the actual paint layer!!! How do they do this?!?! ... best not to ask, just trust them! I love these guys! ... their list of clientele is quite impressive ... from Lucasfilm, to Banana Republic, Restoration Hardware .... clearly they've earned a reputation at the very top of image capture.

Arvosana: 5/5

The super high resolution capture of a woodblock print done by LightSource produced an outstanding record of the minute details of the print. Coordination of my visit with Sam the owner was easy. The day of the capture with Aron, and assistance from Caleb, went smoothly. Both demonstrated their expertise and initiative to create a capture that completely met my unrealistically high expectations. I appreciated being able to observe, and contribute throughout the process.
The capture was a work, not personal, project. Getting what you want and expect is not cheap. Sam worked with our budget to give us all that we needed, at a fair price.
I highly recommend LightSource Fine Art for impeccable image capture, and equally high quality prints.

Arvosana: 4/5

I placed an order online for some prints and Lightsource got back to me about a week later to let me know that the paper I had requested was no longer available. I asked for a refund on the order, and they said they would get me a refund. Only complaint is that it took them over a month to issue the refund, without any sort of communication on what the status of the refund was or when it would be issued when I inquired about the refund a couple of times. A quick note that it would take a month or so to see the refund would have been much appreciated.

Arvosana: 5/5

I am an artist, and went to Aron at Lightsource to get my artwork captured and prints made. Aron exceeded my expectations. He patiently took the time to explain the entire process and what my options were, was able and willing to help me make custom adjustments to my art post-capture, is responsive via email or phone, is flexible & reliable, has a quick turnaround, and went out of his way to help me in every way possible within my short timeline. Most importantly, he does great quality work, and the final prints looked exactly like my originals. He stands by his work and makes sure that it meets the clients satisfaction. His services are competitively priced as well. I did a lot of research before selecting Lightsource, and am happy with my choice - will be working with them again!

Arvosana: 5/5

We had over 200 old and valuable 35mm slides to scan for a book project. We heard LightSource was the best. We heard right. Caleb walked us through the drum scanning process and from the beginning we knew our slides were in more than capable hands. LightSource proved over and over that its services are consistently top shelf, professional and superior. We couldn’t imagine not using LightSource and would recommend their myriad of services anytime. In fact, we’re putting Caleb in for a raise. - Larry and Mary Foster, Fort Bragg, California