The Residency of the North | Workshops | Masterclasses | Education

PRINTS
- Photographic Prints
  
  Preserve your memories for generations with our award winning Professional Photo Printing service.
- Fine Art Prints
  
  Giclée printing has a style and finesse that sets it apart completely from C-Type in the look and feel of the finished prints and our Fine Art Prints are widely recognised as the very best in the industry.
- Large Format Printing
  
  For Photographic Prints 20×16” and above, our superb large format printing and display prints are available from digital files and also, by means of high resolution scanning, from colour negs, colour transparencies and black and white negs.
- Matted Prints
  
  Here at Digitalab we know that presentation is everything which is why we are pleased to now offer our stunning Matted Prints to show off your photography in its best light.
- Next Day Printing
  
  Digitalab are thrilled to now offer a guaranteed next working day delivery service on our professional Photographic Prints when you order prior to 1.00pm.
- Specialist Finishes
  
  We have a range of specialist finishes available from our prints including HD Maxima and Fujiflex.
  - HD Maxima Prints
    
    Introducing the next generation of photographic printing. The Fujifilm Crystal Archive Maxima is our new Ultra-HD photographic paper.
    
    Maxima has been specially designed for outstanding high-end prints, and to highlight sophisticated works in your gallery, museum or to provide the very best possible image reproduction for your clients.
  - Velvet Prints
    
    The Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional Velvet Photo Print is a wonderful, creative addition to our current professional photographic paper options. Its professional coating has a zero-reflective top layer which creates a stunningly soft and deep-matte effect. Perfect for exhibition work, mounted or framed or for images that require no shine or reflections at all.
  - Metallic Prints
    
    Our Metallic Prints are printed on Fujifilm Pearl paper. Sharp and vibrant, it has been praised for whiter than white highlights, vibrant colour reproduction and superb shadow detail.
  - Fujiflex Prints
    
    Fujiflex is a durable polyester-based print material with an incredibly high gloss finish (similar in look and feel to cibachrome prints). It is Fujifilm‘s premier photographic printing material.
- Panoramic Prints
  
  Our panoramic photo prints are all produced by our skilled printers in our own professional lab. Panoramic photo prints are perfect for capturing landscapes and cityscapes and look fantastic when combined with one of our Framing options.
- Mounted Prints
- Photo Print Box
  
  Our superb Photo Print Box is a quality print presentation product. Featuring a beautifully made soft touch box with a ribbon tie closure. The Print Boxes come with a set of ten stunning 8″x6″ Crystal Archive Photographic Matte Prints and the choice of either black or white strut mounts.
- Test Print packs
- The Societies Print Competition
WALL ART
- Framed Wall Art
  - Elegance Frame
    
    A circular and beautifully hand deckled Fine Art Rag print is floated within a sleek, natural hued frame and surrounded by one of our archival mounts. The skill and craftmanship involved with the production of these products sets them apart and provides a one-of-a-kind wall art product for your clients treasured memories.
  - Camden Tray Frame
    
    The Camden Tray Frame is a stunning new addition to our Wall Art range which features three distinct finishing options. The open frame surrounds your image with a narrow gap between the solid wood frame and image creating the impression your picture is levitating.
  - Fine Art Naturals
    
    Our Fine Art Naturals range is a stunning combination of a beautiful Fine Art Etch print and one of our ‘Naturals’ frame options.
  - Coastal Frame
    
    The Coastal Frame is an elegant and contemporary addition to our Wall Art Range. A frame within a frame, this product offers a truly unique finishing option to your image.
  - Fine Art Tray Frame
    
    Combining the very best elements of fine art Giclee printing and bespoke, hand made frames. The Fine Art Tray Frame is the perfect product to offer your clients looking for something truly unique.
  - Box Frame
    
    The Box Frame is a unique alternative to a traditional framed print. Your image sits level with the top of the rimless 43mm deep frame, giving the product its distinctive box effect.
- Wood Wall Art
  - Ladder Triptych
  - Birch Sphere
    
    The Birch Sphere is a circular alternative to our standard Birch Blocks offering something a little different from the norm. These are precision cut and beautifully finished by master craftsmen here in the heart of Newcastle.
  - Birch Block
    
    Inspired by nature, each Birch Block comes beautifully finished and precision cut by master craftsmen here in the heart of Newcastle.
  - Birch Collections
    
    Our Birch Photoblock Collections are all handmade and finished by master craftsmen here in the heart of Newcastle.
  - Block Mount
    
    The Block Mount is the perfect mount style for allowing the photograph to take centre stage, providing a minimalist finish that is both solid and resilient.
- Canvas Wall Art
  - Canvas Tray Frame
    
    Our beautiful new Tray Frame products are open and without glass with your Matte Canvas Print sitting flush with the front of the frame for a beautifully minimalist feel.
  - Framed Canvas
    
    Our archival Framed Canvas is a beautiful and timeless wall art option and provides a great opportunity to up-sell from standard canvas wraps.
  - Canvas Wrap
    
    Our professional Canvas Wrap is printed on high quality 400gsm White Cotton Canvas using archival inks on our professional Giclee printer.
  - Matte Canvas Print
    
    Our Matte Canvas Prints are a stunning addition to our Canvas Wall Art range and is a very economical yet stylish Canvas option.
- Acrylic & Metal Wall Art
  - Acrylic Prints
    
    Our crystal clear, ultra-high clarity Acrylic Prints are the perfect choice for modern homes, galleries and workspaces. Acrylic Photo Prints make a fantastic alternative to traditionally framed products, beautifully printed on archival photographic paper and face-mounted edge-to-edge on diamond polished 5mm thick acrylic.
  - Acrylic Sphere
    
    The Acrylic Sphere is a show-stopping, high-gloss alternative to our award-winning Birch Spheres. Like our Acrylic Prints, the Sphere’s are made from stunning archival photographic prints, face mounted to crystal clear 5mm acrylic and backed with sleek black foamex.
  - Acrylic Octagon
    
    The Acrylic Octagon is a is a unique and show stopping addition to our Acrylic Wall Art range. Geometric shapes are one of modern interior designs most popular trends. Geometry helps create bright and modern interiors, balance and harmonise rooms and add an interesting, fresh touch to home decorating. With this in mind we have created the Acrylic Octagon to help give your clients a bold statement piece for their home.
  - ChromaLuxe Print
    
    New to the range, our Aluminium Print is an eye-catching metal wall art product with superior print quality.
  - Alumi Frame
    
    The Alumi Frame is a stunning, precision cut metal photo frame option with the choice of either a Metallic Print (Fuji Pearl) or an Acrylic Print set within it.
- Sample Products
  
  Here at Digitalab we know that the best way for you to sell more product and thus increase your sales margin is by being able to display your best work on beautifully finished wall art and frames.
Framing
- Desk Frames
  - Scandi Desk Frame
    
    Tactile, boho finish with natural wooden textures make these frames an incredibly popular option for modern interiors, like their larger wall art cousins.
  - Bronx Desk Frame
    
    The Bronx Desk Frame, like its larger wall option, is a natural hardwood photo frame that feature a light wood grain finish and a narrow profile.
  - Hudson Desk Frame
    
    The Hudson Desk Frame, like its larger wall option, is a beautiful combination of pastel shabby chic colour options and a sleek, contemporary frame profile.
  - Farrow Desk Frame
    
    Our Farrow Desk Frames, like their larger wall art cousins, give a classic, elegant look with a vintage style.
  - Fiesta Desk Frame
    
    Albert Einstein famously said: “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” Fill your clients desk tops with memories with our stunning new Fiesta Desk Frames – a must have addition to your product offering.
  - Brooklyn Desk Frame
    
    The Brooklyn Desk Frame, like its larger wall option, is available in an on-trend black or white distressed vintage style moulding.
  - Frame Additions
  - Window Mounts
    
    Our Window mounts for our online framing service are available in 12 different colour options: Ice White, Antique White, Ivory, Black, Black Core, Granite, Pastel Pink, Pastel Blue, Stone, Dark Green, China Red, Dark Grey.
  - Collections
    
    Our stunning photo frame Gallery Wall Collections make it easier than ever to provide your clients with a unique and high-impact wall décor option that will bring any room to life.
  - Signatures
    
    Using our new state-of-the-art technology we can now perfectly replicate your signature onto any of our beautiful window mount options.
  - Frame Chevrons
- Character Photo Frames
  - Sovereign Grande
    
    The Sovereign Grande is a stunning, high-impact addition to our frame range. These beautiful mouldings are the perfect blend of a rustic, heritage style with ultra modern production. The specially developed coating on these frames produces a consistent finish throughout the moulding with a seamless finish for such a large frame.
  - Sovereign Frame
    
    The Sovereign Frame is a thinner but no less beautiful version of our high-impact Sovereign Grande. Like its larger counterpart these stunning frames mix a rustic, heritage design with ultra modern production and are available in four interior design-lead colour options. The Sovereign Frame is the perfect addition to your range and will take centre stage on your clients walls.
  - Vintage Grande
    
    The Vintage Grande is the largest (a whopping 80mm wide!) and most decedent photo frame in our range, to date. These beautiful mouldings are all individually painted and add a stunning finish to your client’s images with each frame having a unique pattern and finish. This ensures that every single one of these hand-crafted frames are one of a kind.
  - Vintage Narrow
    
    A thinner version of their Grande counterpart, The Vintage Narrow provides the same stunning individually painted finish with an aged and shabby chic look. This ensures that every single one of these hand-crafted photo frames are one of a kind.
  - Brooklyn Frames
    
    Our hand-finished Brooklyn photo frame is available in an on-trend black or white vintage style. The distressed paint finish is achieved by layering the frame with multiple coats of hand applied paint and sanded then re-applied to create the stunning ‘loft apartment’ style photo frame.
  - Brooklyn Narrow
    
    A thinner profile version of our hand-finished Brooklyn Frame moulding is available in an on-trend black or white vintage style. Like it’s wider counterpart the distressed paint finish is achieved by layering the frame with multiple coats of hand applied paint which is sanded then re-applied to create the distinctive look of this photo frame.
  - Woodland Frames
    
    Our beautifully rustic Woodland photo frames feature a heavy wood grain texture covering the body of the frame. The frames are available in four stunning, natural colour options, perfect for both rustic and modern interior styles.
  - Driftwood Frames
    
    Our beautiful reclaimed Driftwood frames make a stunning addition to our expanding range of framed products. The base moulding is embossed to give a heavily distressed effect.
  - Hudson Frames
    
    The Hudson photo frame is a beautiful combination of pastel shabby chic colour options and sleek, contemporary frame profile. Subtle curves and straight edge design contrast with the hand sanded aged colour finish.
  - Chrysler Frames
    
    Our Chrysler photo frames are a striking, one of a kind framing option. Available in any colour as long as its pewter! This unique moulding features a natural patina layered over a hand painted metallic finish.
- Classical Photo Frames
  - Thatch Frames
    
    Our stunning, aged wood finish Thatch frames make the perfect choice for those looking for a vintage photo frame with a contemporary style. The Thatch photo frames have a classic raised edge profile that sweeps down to the rebate of the frame.
  - Manhattan Frames
    
    With its sweeping profile and stunning aged metallic colour options, the Manhattan is a beautiful addition to any photographers framed print offering. The subtle weathered effect layered over a wide selection of metallic options creates a truly unique photo frame option to compliment your photography.
  - Farrow Frames
    
    Our Farrow photo frames give a classic, elegant look with a vintage style. Featuring a subtle woodgrain the distinctive features of this stylish frame are it’s on-trend colour options and a cascade of moulded step drops leading to a deep recess.
  - Farrow Narrow
    
    Like their wider counterpart, our Farrow narrow photo frames give a classic, elegant look with vintage style. Featuring a subtle woodgrain the distinctive features of this stylish frame are it’s on-trend colour options and a narrow moulded step finish.
- Simplicity Photo Frames
  - Scandi Frame
    
    Contemporary, clean lines and subtle colour options, these premium wooden frames draw inspiration from Scandinavian lakes, pine trees and big open skies.
    
    Tactile, boho finish with natural wooden textures make these frames an incredibly popular option for modern interiors.
  - Aluminium Frames
    
    Sleek and modern in design, the metal photo frame options give a contemporary finish to your work. The thin profiles and elegant design allows your photograph to take center stage. Choose one of eleven stunning frame finishes, every framed print includes your archival mount and photographic print. Hand crafted by our experienced framers here in the UK and shipped to you, ready to hang.
  - Fiesta Wall Frames
    
    Albert Einstein famously said: “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” Fill your clients desk tops with memories with our stunning new Fiesta Desk Frames – a must have addition to your product offering.
  - Moma Picture Frame
    
    The Moma Frame allows you to add depth and presence to your photography. A firm favourite framing method with art and photography galleries the world over, the deeper frame and its colour matched spacer creates space between the glaze and the image to give a contemporary yet timeless finish.
  - Tribeca Frames
    
    Our Tribeca framed print options provide a sleek and simple wall art option. The frames flat profile has a delicate wood grain throughout with a thin rebate which gives a straightforward transition from frame to mount.
  - Williamsburg Frames
    
    Add depth to your wall art with the stunning hand made Williamsburg framed print options. A deep square profile with a large rebate adds substance and impact to these hard wood frames.
  - Bronx Frames
    
    The Bronx offers photographers with a subtle, minimalist photo frame option. Natural hardwood frames that feature a light wood grain finish and a narrow profile. It’s thinner profile allows your images to take centre stage and is available in a selection of popular colour options.
Albums
- Our Albums
- Photographic Album
  
  The Photographic Album is a gorgeous pro paper finish album available in three stunning print options. Choose from Fuji Professional DPII Photographic Paper in Lustre, Velvet or HD Maxima paper finishes. All three finishes feature an unbeatable dynamic range and a durable, fingerprint resistant finish.
- Fine Art Album
  
  A beautiful matte finish with a luxurious and tactile surface, the Fine Art Album is a stunning alternative to our traditional Photographic Album. Our lab has a long history of exceptional print quality and industry-leading fine art options with each page of your Fine Art albums using the exact same archival papers and Giclee printing as if it was to be displayed in a gallery.
Presentation
- Desk Frames
- Photo Print Box
- Matted Prints
- Acrylic Block
- Mini Block Sets
  
  Our wonderful new Mini Photoblocks come in sets of three 4″x4″ free standing birch wood blocks. Perfect for showing off your photo collections, display your Mini Photoblock Sets on a desk at home, in the office or on a side table.
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A Unique Experience

A Unique Experience

Small class sizes, hands-on workshops and plenty of time to engage with both speakers and other attendees in an informal, relaxing setting.

A Stunning Venue

A Stunning Venue

The venue for The Residency of the North sits within the beautiful rolling hills of County Durham in the Black Horse, a stunning 300-year-old wedding venue & hotel.

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A unique two day retreat featuring unmissable masterclasses

by some of the biggest names in the photographic industry

JUNE 7th & 8th 2022

Back for its 4th year, The Residency of the North will take place in June 2022! Once more we have brought together a selection of the very best educational and inspirational Photographic speakers and influencers in the country to provide a series of workshops, talks, shoot sessions and practical demos. Its a truly unique, immersive experience that will provide you with all the tools you need to both improve your photography and your business.

Tickets are only £595.00 inc VAT and include SIX masterclass sessions of your choice over the two days, welcome party on the night of the 6th, and all your breakfasts, lunches and evening meals

We will be releasing details of the 2022 workshops over the coming weeks as well as many exciting new features for the 2022 event! Numbers will once again be capped so ensure you have your space secured with a deposit of only £100!

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