Artisanal Process

Each work we create is a unique piece, born from an ancient photographic technique that combines chemical precision with artistic sensitivity : the Platinotype also known as Platinum printing. This century-old technique, reinvented in our artisan workshop by adding gold or silver, is the soul of My Luxury Photo

We manually apply drops of a photosensitive Platinum blend tailored to each image on an delicate vellum paper

creation of a digital negative from the original photograph, printed with a plottercreation of a digital negative from the original photograph, printed with a plotter
Creation of the digital negative

We transform your photograph into a digital negative, the perfect basis to start the process.

Original photo of a dog and the negative created to produce a luxurious silver and Platinum printOriginal photo of a dog and the negative created to produce a luxurious silver and Platinum print
Application of a photosensitive emulsion
The print with the Platinum solution is placed in a press with UV light and the negativeThe print with the Platinum solution is placed in a press with UV light and the negative
The print with the Platinum solution is revealed in our photographic workshopThe print with the Platinum solution is revealed in our photographic workshop

We do exposure tests and, after perfect calibration, let the UV light reveal the magic.

We dip the paper in sodium citrate-a food additive that acts as a natural developer- That creates an elegant black and white Photograph. Different baths remove all traces other than pure platinum.

UV light exposure
a person who applies 24-carat gold leaf on a photographic printa person who applies 24-carat gold leaf on a photographic print
a certificate of Authenticity of a Gold and Platinum printa certificate of Authenticity of a Gold and Platinum print

After drying, we add on the back authentic 24 carat gold or silver foil, elevating the work to an exclusive level of luxury.

Once dry, the work is mounted on an acid-free paper that protects the print from the passage of time.

Natural developing bath
Application of 24K Gold or Silver
Conservation and final finishing

Precious Materials

We hand-convert your photograph into a black and white Artwork, enriched with precious metals.

Black and white photograph in silver and Platinum of a woman riding a horse on a beachBlack and white photograph in silver and Platinum of a woman riding a horse on a beach
Gold and Platinum photo of a group of people riding horses in the seaGold and Platinum photo of a group of people riding horses in the sea
Print with Silver
Print with Gold

Highly defined results in black and white with bright greys that bring depth and relief.

Warm and elegant tonality. By day it approaches sepia; by night, the image is subtly illuminated with ambient light.