Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are your prints coming out too dark? Colours not looking right? Or does the final print just not match what you saw on screen?
In this video, Tim and Sam Gregory breaks down the 5 most common printing mistakes photographers make — and more importantly, how to fix them. Whether you’re printing at home for the first time or refining your fine art workflow, these simple adjustments can completely transform your results.
Printing shouldn’t feel frustrating — and with the right setup, it doesn’t have to be.
📸 In This Video We Cover:
1️⃣ Why your prints look too dark (and how monitor calibration fixes it)
2️⃣ Choosing the right paper for your image
3️⃣ Managing expectations: screen vs print differences
4️⃣ Fixing colour issues with the correct ICC profiles
5️⃣ One overlooked mistake that could be ruining your prints
Buy Sam's new book NOW!
📘 Project: VAIA by Sam Gregory: samgregory-photography.com
Sam's YOUTUBE Channel: youtube.com/@SamGregoryPhotography
🎬 Subscribe to the Fotospeed YouTube Channel for more videos on printing, paper choice, and creative photographic processes.
🇺🇸 USA: Fotospeed via MPEX:
mpex.com/photography/scanning-printing/inkjet-ink-paper-supplies.html?category_uid=MTA2OA%3D%3D&page=0&sort=quantity_and_stock_status-DESC&manufacturer=6631
USE CODE MPEXFS10 to receive 10% off your order at MPEX
EU customers order through Color Europe: https://www.coloreurope.eu/shop/fotospeed-3417s1.html
Sign up to the Fotospeed Newsletter: fotospeed.com/newsletter
FREE Ebook "Art of Printing" download:
fotospeed.com/fotospeed-academy
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Fotospeed – Whatever your photographic requirements, let our passion for image-making provide the solution.
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Fotospeed, inspired by image makers around the world, Fotospeed began life manufacturing quality darkroom chemistry and specialist fine art printmaking processes.
With 35 years of the photo trade dealing with printing paper and chemicals. The wide selection of papers available range from the everyday photo glossy to the Fine Art textured paper that can turn a photo into a painting. Lots of research and development have helped Fotospeed to create the perfect paper no matter what final result is needed and the ability of the paper to receive the photo inks has been fine tuned to perfection, giving even coverage whatever the subject matter.
With a respected reputation for quality and service, Fotospeed is now an established distribution company for worldwide market leading brands such as Hahnemuhle Fine Art Papers, Kaiser Photographic equipment, Herma Adhesives and Canson Infinity Papers.
Whatever your photographic requirements, let our passion for image making provide the solution.
Meet the team. Everyone at Fotospeed is dedicated to ensuring that your requirements are met. From the moment your order is placed to the point it is dispatched. If you need technical support, advice or information we are available for help.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
#WinterPhotography #SnowPhotography #PrintingTips #Fotospeed #SamGregory #FineArtPrinting #LandscapePhotography
► Whatever your photographic requirements check our website ➡️ fotospeed.com
► Subscribe: youtube.com/channel/UC5p5sf-JOSo8uP-63w3OKSg to see more videos.
► Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/Fotospeed
► Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/fotospeed
► Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/FotospeedUK
► Find us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fotospeed-distribution-77627884?trk=hp-identity-photo
Are your prints coming out too dark? Colours not looking right? Or does the final print just not match what you saw on screen?
In this video, Tim and Sam Gregory breaks down the 5 most common printing mistakes photographers make — and more importantly, how to fix them. Whether you’re printing at home for the first time or refining your fine art workflow, these simple adjustments can completely transform your results.
Printing shouldn’t feel frustrating — and with the right setup, it doesn’t have to be.
📸 In This Video We Cover:
1️⃣ Why your prints look too dark (and how monitor calibration fixes it)
2️⃣ Choosing the right paper for your image
3️⃣ Managing expectations: screen vs print differences
4️⃣ Fixing colour issues with the correct ICC profiles
5️⃣ One overlooked mistake that could be ruining your prints
Buy Sam's new book NOW!
📘 Project: VAIA by Sam Gregory: samgregory-photography.com
Sam's YOUTUBE Channel: youtube.com/@SamGregoryPhotography
🎬 Subscribe to the Fotospeed YouTube Channel for more videos on printing, paper choice, and creative photographic processes.
🇺🇸 USA: Fotospeed via MPEX:
mpex.com/photography/scanning-printing/inkjet-ink-paper-supplies.html?category_uid=MTA2OA%3D%3D&page=0&sort=quantity_and_stock_status-DESC&manufacturer=6631
USE CODE MPEXFS10 to receive 10% off your order at MPEX
EU customers order through Color Europe: https://www.coloreurope.eu/shop/fotospeed-3417s1.html
Sign up to the Fotospeed Newsletter: fotospeed.com/newsletter
FREE Ebook "Art of Printing" download:
fotospeed.com/fotospeed-academy
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fotospeed – Whatever your photographic requirements, let our passion for image-making provide the solution.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fotospeed, inspired by image makers around the world, Fotospeed began life manufacturing quality darkroom chemistry and specialist fine art printmaking processes.
With 35 years of the photo trade dealing with printing paper and chemicals. The wide selection of papers available range from the everyday photo glossy to the Fine Art textured paper that can turn a photo into a painting. Lots of research and development have helped Fotospeed to create the perfect paper no matter what final result is needed and the ability of the paper to receive the photo inks has been fine tuned to perfection, giving even coverage whatever the subject matter.
With a respected reputation for quality and service, Fotospeed is now an established distribution company for worldwide market leading brands such as Hahnemuhle Fine Art Papers, Kaiser Photographic equipment, Herma Adhesives and Canson Infinity Papers.
Whatever your photographic requirements, let our passion for image making provide the solution.
Meet the team. Everyone at Fotospeed is dedicated to ensuring that your requirements are met. From the moment your order is placed to the point it is dispatched. If you need technical support, advice or information we are available for help.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
#WinterPhotography #SnowPhotography #PrintingTips #Fotospeed #SamGregory #FineArtPrinting #LandscapePhotography
► Whatever your photographic requirements check our website ➡️ fotospeed.com
► Subscribe: youtube.com/channel/UC5p5sf-JOSo8uP-63w3OKSg to see more videos.
► Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/Fotospeed
► Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/fotospeed
► Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/FotospeedUK
► Find us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fotospeed-distribution-77627884?trk=hp-identity-photo
