A traditional dark room print is hand printed by a master printer in a darkroom from the original negative.
In a world of digital printing, hand printing has become both different and special.
Putting a Black and White or colour negative into an enlarger and “making” a print by hand gives a crafted and individual feel.
Our printers will apply their skill and interpretation to make the best prints from your negatives.
All prints are individually enlarged, dodged and shaded for the best results.
The styling for a cover shoot for Sounds Magazine was a sheet off the bed. The lighting came from a bedside lamp.
B.B. King headlines the venue at the Rainbow Theatre in 1973 with support acts from Lou Reed, Golden Earring & The Persuasions.
Debbie Harry (Blondie) at the Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland, May 1977, kicking off their first UK tour,
"This image of Bob Dylan and bass player Tony Garnier, snatched at an open air concert in Italy, sums up a beautiful partnership."
Bob Marley sitting on the bed of a rented apartment on Gloucester Road in London in February 1978
Bruce Springsteen performing in 1973 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia as the opening act for Chicago.
Bruce Springsteen performing in 1973 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia as the opening act for Chicago.
Bruce Springsteen at his first photo shoot at Columbia Records, New York in 1973
Bruce Springsteen at his first photo shoot at Columbia Records, New York in 1973
Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band play the Rainbow Theatre, London, 1973.
This concert was shortly after 'Caravanserai', the 4th album by Santana released in Oct 1972. It was a turning point in Santana's career.
'White riot, I wanna riot, white riot, a riot of my own!' There was a riot at this gig when the audience smashed up a load of seats.
Duke Ellington performing at the Rainbow Theatre, London in 1973
Elvis Costello backstage at the Royal Albert Hall, London in 1999 for a benefit concert to commemorate the life and work of Linda McCartney
Eric Clapton performing at the Rainbow Theatre, London in January 1973
Rod Stewart from The Faces performing at the Sundown Ballroom, London in June 1973
James Brown in May 1985 captured during documentary filming in London, prior to performing at Hammersmith Odeon
Joy Division backstage before a gig at the YMCA London (supported by Monochrome Set) in August 1979.
This shoot of Madness in New York City in February 1980 was for Issue No.1 of a new magazine that developed cult status, The Face.
An early shot of Madonna taken in October 1982 in Soho, New York City.
October 1982 Madonna is captured on Houston Street, New York on one of her earliest photo shoots.
Madonna on an early photo shoot in Grenwich Village, New York in October 1982.
Madonna in October 1982 photographed outside St Anthony's Church in New York.
Madonna posing on Greenwich Street, New York on an early photo shoot in October 1982
Madonna in October 1982 photographed on Houston Street, New York
Michael Jackson performing at Wembley, London in 1972 during the Jackson 5 era.
Miles Davis onstage at the Rainbow Theatre, London in July 1973 - “Do not fear mistakes. There are none.” Miles Davis
Kurt Cobain, from Nirvana, photographed in October 1990 outside the Dalmacia Hotel, Shepherd's Bush, London
Oasis were supporting U2 in America. I think this is one of the best live images I've ever taken.
Liam downs a pint while Noel watches and waits. That sums up their working relationship!
Stunning image of Amy Winehouse taken in a North London launderette during a photo shoot in winter 2004.
Led Zeppelin performing at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 1977.
Underwater photo of Krist Novoselic in a LA swimming pool whilst on a Nirvana publicty shoot
Exclusive David Bowie print specially created by The Postman for Rockarchive, based on a photograph taken by Dave Hogan at Live Aid in 1985
David Bowie was a leading figure in popular music for over five decades & regarded by critics & musicians as a true innovator.
Björk Guðmundsdóttir, (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk is an Icelandic singer-songwriter.
Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, & guitarist who achieved international fame & acclaim.
Oasis was an English rock music band formed in Manchester in 1991, to date the band has sold over 70 million records worldwide.
Here are the very latest prints we have added to our collection. We hope you love them as much as we do.
During his 30 year career Jake Chessum has shot defining images of musicians such as Amy Winehouse, Jay Z, The Beastie Boys & David Bowie.
Jill Furmanovsky is one of the greatest ever rock & roll photographers with a huge archive of iconic shots of the world's best music artists
Album covers can define a band almost as much as the music itself. Now you can put this great art on your wall as well as your turntable
