About Ralph Cooksey-Talbott
Ralph Cooksey-Talbott Thomas has been working as a photographer since 1972, when he moved to California from Michigan.
During the 1970's, Ralph studied under the legendary Ansel Adams in Yosemite through the Friends of Photography workshops. This intensive training reinforced the overwhelming importance of attention to detail, technical mastery, and seeing the world with a photographer's eye.
In recognition of his work, Ansel Adams published one of Ralph's photographs in The Polaroid Land Photography book, a testament to the quality and vision of his early work.
Archival Giclee Prints
All prints are made with care on archival acid-free materials directly by the artist. Ralph uses the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100 12-color printer with OEM archival pigment inks to create wonderful color and grayscale prints up to 44" wide on a variety of media types.
Media options include:
- Sunset Matte - Museum-quality matte finish
- Luster - Semi-gloss with excellent color vibrancy
- Watercolor - Textured fine art paper
- Canvas - Gallery-wrapped or rolled
S3 Photowalk
S3-Photowalk is a free street-level photographic art outreach program that has been running for over 10 years. Led by master photographer Ralph Cooksey-Talbott, the walks focus on taking pictures in a variety of natural environments.
Every 3rd Saturday, photographers of all skill levels gather to explore different locations and make photographs together. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn, share techniques, and experience the joy of photography in a supportive community.
Find us online at S3-Photowalk.com
Printing Services
In addition to offering my own prints, I provide fine art giclee reproduction and copy work for other artists and photographers. Custom and supervised photographic printing is available by the square foot.
Standard media is kept in stock, including Sunset Matte, Luster, Watercolor, and Canvas. Custom media can be ordered for specific projects.