Awakening by Jeff Lewis

A one of a kind photo of Marin County, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate Bridge, California.

We make all of our prints and wall displays IN HOUSE in our studio in Marin County, CA.

This is not a mass-produced factory item -- you are receiving a handcrafted, signed artwork, made by the artist from start to finish!

Because Jeff is a full-time traveling landscape photographer and makes all prints as custom orders, please don't expect next day delivery, it may sometimes take a few weeks. Let us know if you have a tight deadline. We will take good care of you and keep you updated through the process!

*This is a real photo, not sky replacement, not AI*

Info/story about this photo:

This particular view, on this particular morning... this was the moment when I decided I was moving to Marin County, California. I just stared into the layers of fog, hills, houses, and skylines, and I said, "nope, I'm not leaving."

Well, I DID have to drive back home to San Jose that night... but just three months later, that dream became reality, and now I get to live in this stunning county!

This view was inspired by a nearby webcam, which we've used for many years for monitoring fog at the Golden Gate Bridge. It's ideally positioned, because when the fog at the bridge is perfect, it usually doesn't reach this location, so the camera maintains a clear view. But none of us actually PHOTOGRAPHED from here -- we simply used it to scout the conditions elsewhere.

Several years ago, while checking fog conditions at the bridge, I started to wonder if an image like this would be possible. The fog doesn't normally flow like this -- it comes in through the gate, and leaves this area clear. After studying the patterns and checking on every morning that had a chance, I decided after a few years that it probably just wasn't possible.

Well, fast forward almost 5 years, and one morning at 5am... I saw something promising. It seemed to have a chance. What did I have to lose, besides a little sleep?

Well, it happened. And I haven't seen it repeat since. There were many incredible, special, and unique moments this morning... but this one, oh my. The kiss of magical light, awakening the whole county. It is the photo I chose to hang in my own living room, and many other families and businesses have chosen it too.

This is the cover photo of my Awaken series, which showcases the beauty of little-known areas, with the goal of inspiring locals to explore and love our backyard. As of the time of publishing, there is no other image like this in existence. There will undoubtedly be attempts to duplicate it, but few will succeed with the conditions and method required for a large print. As with most images in the Awaken series, serious buyers may choose to have the location revealed to them. I hope you enjoy it!

Fine art prints

Handmade IN HOUSE!

The timeless way to display a photograph! We now proudly produce all of our prints IN HOUSE, using high quality materials, a giclee fine art process, and over two decades of combined printing experience. We’re happy to work with you on matting/framing, or you can arrange it yourself.

We can print larger or custom sizes from what is listed here, but framing can become a big expense, so you might consider canvas or mounted/floating options. Max size is 44" on the short edge. 

Premium canvas gallery wraps

Our most popular!

Handmade IN HOUSE!

This is not your typical "canvas print"; it will blow you away! We now proudly print and build our canvases IN HOUSE, using high quality materials and over two decades of combined printing experience. Our premium canvas gallery wraps are sharp and detailed with a beautiful shine, 1.5" thick, waterproof, easier to clean, won’t smudge, great UV protection, and faithful colors with beautiful contrasts.

Custom sizes available. Max size is 38" on the short edge. Limited edition of 400.

Premium canvas gallery wraps with wood floater frame

Everything our canvas gallery wraps offer, plus a custom built solid wood frame, made in house! Our canvas wraps don't require a frame, but the frame elevates the look beautifully. We use an elegant, light colored, slim wood moulding, and mount the canvas inside so it appears to be "floating" in the frame. Custom sizes available. 

Mounted and floating fine art prints

Unparalleled colors, detail, and “feel like you’re there” effect.

We start by making a fine art print, and add:

- A premium overlaminate coating for increased protection against harmful UV rays, scratches, dust, and water

- Securely mounted to an aluminum composite panel for rigidity and an elegant, modern, premium look 

- A hidden mount behind the print that makes it appear to be "floating" off the wall 

These prints have to be seen to be believed! The finish is fairly similar to a metal print, but metal prints are produced with a different process (called dye sublimation) that is not capable of producing the color accuracy, detail, or longevity of a fine art print. We prefer these to metal prints, and we think you just might, too! We typically offer these as frameless floating displays for an ultra-modern look.