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    Photography West Gallery

    4.1 (19 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBookstores, Art Galleries
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Carol W.

    This is the best photography gallery in Carmel without question. Each photograph is hand printed by film photographers, nothing digital and beautiful crafted darkroom masters. Rooms dedicated to fine originals by Weston and Ansel Adams are not to be missed. There is something for everyone here. - from notecards and posters for lower budgets - to high end rare originals. Definitely a must see if you love photography and are in Carmel.

    Current display (July 2021)
    Jonathan B.

    In a town filled with art galleries, Photography West stands apart with a focus on film and wet dark room prints. The small gallery, which opened in 1989, is one of oldest in the US. Every photographer they display uses film and archival photographic papers: apparently some have built their own cameras and invented their own printing techniques. How do I know this? The women who work here are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful -- with no pressure to buy (unlike most other places in town). The two "back rooms" display original photographs by Ansel Adams and Brett Weston. These are not to be missed; frankly I come back over and over again just for these two rooms.

    Kea B.

    This "gallery" is a complete rip off. I would call anyone who does this a liar and thief to the art community. We purchased two prints for $75.00 each. And please see the attached photos. I had to take them off the backing they came on to fit them into a frame. And look what I found..... Someone cut apart a calendar and is passing it off as high quality prints for $75 per page. Avoid these crooks at all costs!!

    Suzuki I.

    Such a special gallery with amazing photographs. It is truly like visiting a museum getting to see Ansel Adam's originals and Christopher Burkett nature photographs. Visiting this gallery is an education in authentic photography and a creative inspiration. I ended up purchasing a Christopher Burkett and couldn't be happier.

    Back of print, a CALENDAR!

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