Why Professional Photographers Choose Mid-South Color for Premium Canvas Printing

When your work speaks for your brand, average isn’t enough. Professional photographers and portrait artists need prints that reflect their vision with precision and artistry. That is why MidSouth Color Lab offers two premium canvas options—Stripped Canvas and Giclée Fine Art Canvas—each designed to elevate your photography beyond ordinary.

The MidSouth Technique: Stripped Canvas That Stands Apart

Our hand-stripped canvas is unlike anything you will find at most labs. We carefully remove the resin backing from your print to expose the paper fibers. This delicate process allows the adhesive to penetrate the fibers, softening the emulsion and revealing the maximum canvas texture.

We then place the prints into a specially designed press. Under heat and pressure, the image bonds securely into the threads of the canvas. The result is a piece that will not separate, with texture and depth that command attention.

You can choose to mount on a clean 1/8” Masonite board or ¾” stretcher strips for a gallery finish. Each canvas is then sealed with real lacquer, not water-based coatings. This ensures protection from UV light, handling, and abrasions. The lacquer also enhances depth and sheen, giving your work a striking professional finish. Watch the Mid-South Technique here.

Giclée Fine Art Printing: Vibrant, Archival, Exceptional

The word Giclée (zhee-CLAY) comes from the French for “spraying,” referring to the process of spraying microscopic dots of ink onto canvas or fine paper. MidSouth’s Giclée Fine Art Series sets the industry standard for detail, vibrancy, and longevity.

We use poly-cotton canvas and archival pigment inks that deliver rich colors and sharp details, without the use of optical brighteners. This means your prints maintain authentic tones under every lighting condition. Certified for a display life of 100+ years, Giclée prints offer unmatched durability.

With our 10-color Ultrachrome K3 inks and state-of-the-art printers, black-and-white images display stunning depth, while color portraits radiate with lifelike realism. Whether you are creating limited editions or reproducing fine art photographs, Giclée prints ensure your vision is faithfully reproduced for generations.

Start With a Free Starter Kit

If you are new to MidSouth Color, the best way to experience our difference is with our free Starter Kit. This includes:

• A free color test with up to five images printed both corrected and uncorrected.
• A sample pack with paper, canvas, textures, and sprays you can see and feel.
• 25% off your first order, ideal for client work or studio display samples.
• A business and marketing consultation, sharing proven strategies from successful studios nationwide.

The Starter Kit is your first step to building confidence in your lab partner and elevating your brand.

Why MidSouth Color Labs?

Since 1957, MidSouth Color Labs has partnered with professional photographers and portrait artists to produce prints of lasting beauty and unmatched craftsmanship. With decades of expertise and a commitment to innovation, we have established ourselves as a leader in fine art printing. Our team of seasoned professionals ensures that every detail reflects your vision, so your brand always speaks with excellence.

Don’t settle for average—experience the MidSouth difference today. See and feel the texture, see the vibrancy and craftsmanship for yourself.