Platinum Cotton 305 - a new and innovative paper developed in collaboration with landscape photographer Joe Cornish which delivers excellent archival quality Developed in partnership with leading landscape photographer Joe Cornish, the latest addition to the Fotospeed range, Platinum Cotton 305, offers incredible archival quality. Platinum Cotton 305 is 100% cotton, acid & OBA free fine art paper with a smooth natural white surface, and the latest coating technologies to achieve a wide colour gamut and pin sharp detail. It is set to be the first of several new additions to the Fotospeed range this year. Speaking about the new paper, Joe Cornish said, ''The current Gold Standard for any photographer aiming to make stable, archival and natural-looking prints is a paper that is OBA-free. While OBAs help papers appear beautifully bright, and are common in the majority of commercially-available materials, there are a few question marks over their long-term stability. So I was excited when Fotospeed asked me to to work with them on Platinum Cotton 305. Having made a small number of test prints, I was so impressed that I plunged in and printed an exhibition of new work for my gallery in November…the quality surpassed my expectations.'' Toby Herlinger, Sales & Marketing Director at Fotospeed, added, ''Joe was looking for the ultimate archival paper and so we have worked closely with him in developing Platinum Cotton 305, which has no OBAs. We’re particularly proud to present this paper, as working with Joe has helped us to develop our range and push for the best archival quality we can produce.'' Platinum Cotton will be available on the Fotospeed website ahead of The Photography Show 2018.

The square paper format will provide medium format users with a cost-effective solution to having to cut from larger sheets of paper, will give Instagram users the chance to print their images easily and will enable anyone whose photo would be better suited to a square, an easy way to create that print. Photographers can choose from three finishes, with all three available in 8x8 or 12x12 inch sizes. Fotospeed PF Lustre 275 Fotospeed Platinum Etching 285 Fotospeed Platinum Baryta 300 The launch of the square paper range compliments Fotospeed’s existing, panoramic paper range, which gives photographers the perfect 3:1 ratio needed for a well-balanced panoramic image. Being 210mm in height means that it can be printed on by almost any A4 or larger printer. Fotospeed have also created a simple panoramic printing template which can be used in Photoshop, Lightroom and many other programs.

The Kaiser R60 LED Light is a powerful ring-light perfect for producing shadowless lighting for all forms of close-up photography. Comprising of 60 white light (daylight) LEDs, with an output of approximately 2300 lux at 30cm with a 52deg angle of illumination, the R60 is fully dimmable. Lightweight and compact it is powered by four AA batteries (not incl) and an optional external power adapter can also be used (not incl). Designed to be mounted directly to a lens six adapter rings (49/52/55/58/62/67mm) are included. The R60 has a minimum working distance of 3cm and will operate up to 120mins at full power.

his glossy fine art paper offers a wide tonal range and deep blacks, while the distinctive fibrous texture brings out a photograph’s finer details, meaning it lends itself particularly well to black and white shots or shots with very vibrant colours. Platinum Gloss Art Fibre 300 is water resistant, instant dry, and compatible with both dye and pigment inks. Made from 100% alpha-cellulose pulp, Platinum Gloss Fibre 300 is a heavyweight exhibition quality paper, and is protected against environmental influence, so prints will last for decades. The paper’s archival quality makes it ideal for professional or amateur photographers who want to create long-lasting images, while its glossy finish and tonal range makes it a good choice for those who don’t want to lose detail when shooting in bright conditions.