Choosing a print
What size should I choose for my wall?
A good rule of thumb: art above furniture looks best at about two-thirds of the furniture’s width, and on a bare wall at about half to two-thirds of the clear wall space. Hang it so the centre sits around 145–150 cm from the floor, or 20–25 cm above a sofa, bed or sideboard.
| Where it’s going | Framed size | |
|---|---|---|
| Desk, shelf, hallway, wall under 80 cm | 30 × 20 cm | 46 × 36 cm |
| Bedside, small wall 80–120 cm | 46 × 30 cm | 61 × 46 cm |
| Console, small sofa, bed head 120–180 cm | 61 × 41 cm | 76 × 56 cm |
| Sofa, bed, fireplace, feature wall 180 cm+ | 91 × 61 cm | 107 × 76 cm |
Not sure? Cut paper or use painter’s tape to mark the framed size on your wall and live with it for a day. The “In a room” preview on each print is drawn to scale too.
Which frame colour suits my wall?
On white or off-white walls every frame works. Black gives crisp contrast and suits modern rooms and moody images. White feels light and airy and suits coastal spaces. Natural oak adds warmth next to timber floors and furniture or on warm, earthy walls. On darker walls a white mat makes the image glow. Ocean images sit beautifully against soft blues, greens and greys. Avoid matching your wall too closely to the main colour in the photo; a little contrast helps the print stand out.
Which paper should I pick?
Satin is a classic photographic finish with a soft sheen and punchy colour, and the most affordable. Cotton Fibre Velvet is a cotton matte with deep blacks, fine detail and no glare. Etching Rag is a museum-grade cotton with a velvety surface and a rich natural white, chosen for longevity. Behind glass, the matte cotton papers have a softer, more painterly feel.
Will the print look exactly like it does on my screen?
Very close, but every screen shows colour a little differently, and paper reflects light rather than giving it out. Prints are made on professionally calibrated printers. Matte cotton papers look slightly softer than a bright screen.
Ordering
How long will my order take?
Every print is custom-made when you order it. Allow 2–3 weeks for printing, framing and finishing, then delivery: usually 2–7 business days, longer for regional areas and Tasmania. November and December can take longer, so order early for Christmas.
Are prints signed?
Not at this stage. Instead, each print is stamped on the back with the Wolf Ó Seaċnasaiġ seal, then hand-dated and dedicated to the person it’s for. Add their name when you choose your print.
Can I order a different size or paper?
Possibly. Get in touch with what you have in mind and Wolf will let you know what’s possible and the price.
Need a bigger print?
The largest size in the shop is 91 × 61 cm, but bigger prints and frames can be arranged. Get in touch with the photograph you’d like, the size or wall space you have in mind, and whether you’d like it framed, and Wolf will reply with a quote.
Do you ship overseas?
Not at the moment. Orders ship within Australia only.
How do gift certificates work?
Choose an amount, add the recipient’s name and email and a message, and pay at checkout. They receive a digital card by email with a code, and you receive the receipt. Codes are valid for 3 years, can be used across more than one order, and are entered in the cart. Buy a gift certificate
What if something arrives damaged?
Contact Wolf within 14 days with a photo and it will be reprinted or refunded in full, including postage. See Shipping & returns.
Caring for your print
How do I look after it?
Hang it out of direct sunlight, and away from heaters, air-conditioning vents, damp and big temperature swings. Avoid bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. Standard glass doesn’t filter UV, so sunlight will fade a print over time. Clean the glass with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth, spraying cleaner onto the cloth rather than the glass.
For unframed prints: handle with clean, dry hands (or cotton gloves) and hold by the edges. Don’t bend or crease the paper. Let a rolled print relax flat, face up under light weight, for a day before framing, and store it flat in acid-free sleeves away from light.
About the prices
Why do prints cost what they do?
Most of the price goes to the professional printing, framing, packaging and postage that make a print last a lifetime. Each one is made individually, on archival paper, in a timber frame. The artist’s share is a small part of it.
Who am I buying from?
A real local person. Wolf lives in Shellharbour and sells his photographs as a passion project. Every purchase supports him to keep getting out there with a camera, and every print is handled, stamped and dedicated by him before it leaves.
The name
How do you pronounce Ó Seaċnasaiġ?
Ó Seaċnasaiġ is the old Gaelic spelling of an Irish surname, pronounced Oh Shoh-nuh-see.
Ó means “descendant of”. Seaċnasaiġ is an old Irish personal name usually taken to mean “elusive”, so the surname means “descendant of the elusive one”.
The name comes from Connacht in the west of Ireland. The family’s homeland is in south County Galway, around Gort, where they were long the local chiefs.
Elsewhere online
Why isn’t Wolf on Instagram or Facebook?
Wolf supports decentralised, open-source software over platforms built on personal exposure and profit. You can follow him on Bluesky instead (link in the footer), or simply email.
Can I use an image for my business or publication?
Licensing is considered case by case. Get in touch with how and where you’d like to use the image. For hanging prints in your workplace, see Prints for business.