Welcome to Lucis Nova—a digital gallery and fine art print house dedicated to capturing the raw, enduring grandeur of the natural world. Derived from Latin roots meaning "New Light," Lucis Nova was founded on a singular conviction: that extraordinary landscape photography is more than just documenting a location—it is an exercise in patience, presence, and spatial reverence.
In an era dominated by fleeting digital imagery and rapid media consumption, Lucis Nova offers an intentional pause. Through carefully curated collections of fine art landscape prints—spanning the snow-dusted peaks of Banff National Park, the pristine glacial waters of Lake Louise, the ancient boreal forests of the Canadian wilderness, and the dramatic coastlines of the Pacific—our goal is to bring the calm, grounding power of nature directly into gallery, residential, and corporate spaces.
The Philosophy of Intentional Light
Great landscape photography demands a quiet dialogue with time. The images presented within the Lucis Nova portfolio are the culmination of years of exploration, returning to iconic and remote wilderness sites across seasons and under shifting atmospheric conditions.
Whether standing along a freezing shoreline before sunrise as dawn breaks over Victoria Glacier or watching morning mist roll through high alpine valleys during the early spring thaw, the process requires setting aside expectation. Nature does not perform on schedule. Capturing a moment where cloud formations, mountain geometry, and light align requires hours of waiting in solitude—a practice we refer to as intentional light photography.
"Black and white landscape photography shifts the focus away from literal color and toward fundamental elements—form, shadow, contrast, and texture."
A defining characteristic of the Lucis Nova aesthetic is our emphasis on monochromatic presentation. By stripping away transient colors, black-and-white photography reveals the timeless anatomy of the landscape. The dark grain of ancient granite, the crystalline clarity of sub-surface river stones, the soft vapor of low-hanging clouds, and the rhythm of pine shorelines become the true subjects. Monochromatic art brings a meditative clarity that transcends seasonal trends, making each photograph a permanent centerpiece for living and working environments.
Craftsmanship & Printing Excellence
An exceptional photograph achieves its ultimate expression when translated onto physical paper. At Lucis Nova, we hold our printing process to the highest museum and gallery standards. Every step—from digital master preparation to paper selection and final inspection—is performed with rigorous attention to detail.
To accommodate different collector requirements and space dynamics, Lucis Nova offers two distinct edition formats: Limited Edition Prints and Open Edition Prints.
1. Limited Edition Prints
Our Limited Edition releases represent the pinnacle of fine art collectibility. Each image in a Limited Edition series is strictly capped at a total release of 98 prints worldwide across all dimensions. Once an edition of 98 sells out, it will never be printed again.
- Museum-Grade Substrate: Printed exclusively on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm—a world-renowned, 100% cotton fine art paper featuring a smooth, tactile surface texture.
- Archival Longevity: Produced using Epson Ultrachrome pigment inks, guaranteeing museum-standard color and tonal permanence for over 100 years without fading or tonal shift.
- Artist Authentication: Every Limited Edition print is individually inspected, hand-signed, and numbered by photographer Domenic Gareri.
- Certificate of Authenticity: Accompanied by a formal, numbered Certificate of Authenticity specifying the title, edition number, and print date.
Featured Print: Hawaii I — Captured in Kona, Hawaii
2. Open Edition Prints
Designed for design enthusiasts and expanding art collections, our Open Edition prints maintain the exact visual fidelity and craft of our gallery series in a versatile format.
- Archival Luster Paper: Printed on premium Archival Luster photo paper with an elegant E-surface semi-gloss finish.
- High Contrast & Density: Engineered for superior black density, crisp tonal separation, fingerprint resistance, and subtle glare reduction.
- Unnumbered Flexibility: Open Edition prints are unnumbered, making them an approachable entry point for styling interior spaces with fine art photography.
Curating Art for Modern Spaces
Artwork plays a pivotal role in shaping the atmosphere of an interior environment. Fine art photography introduces quiet sophistication, balance, and vertical depth to modern, minimalist, and traditional architectural spaces alike.
When selecting a print for your space, consider the emotional weight of the image alongside its physical scale. A large-format monochrome piece like Lake Louise I or Banff I serves as a powerful anchor above a sofa, credenza, or fireplace mantel—inviting viewers to step closer and explore intricate mountain textures. Smaller Open Edition prints are ideal for gallery walls, quiet study spaces, or private corridors where subtle details can be enjoyed up close.
Exploring the Collections
As Lucis Nova grows, our Journal will serve as a companion notebook—sharing field notes from upcoming expeditions, print technique deep-dives, interior framing guides, and stories behind newly released photographs.
We invite you to explore our initial releases, featuring images from Western Canada including Banff and Lake Louise, Hawaii and more.
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