How Long a Golden Gate Bridge Print Takes to Arrive
Allow 5 to 10 days for printing and shipping. That is the timeline on the print page, and it covers everything from the moment you order to the moment the print is on your doorstep. If you have a deadline, order early.
Spring flowers line the California hillside overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. From here, I snap this stunning photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, perfect for any wall in a home or a office.
Additional Information:
Please allow 5-10 days for printing and shipping.
I have the ability to print custom sizes and material (like wood, gatorboard, etc.). If this interests you, please reach out to dj@dalton-johnson.com for a free quote with the size and material you desire.
That window includes both printing and shipping, not just the mail. The print has to be produced first, and then it has to travel to you. Paper, metal, and canvas are all offered, and the page gives the same window for all of them. If you need a custom size or a material like wood or gatorboard, ask about timing when you ask for the quote, since I do not want to promise something I cannot back up.
Why does timing matter so much? Because prints are so often bought for a date. A birthday, a housewarming, a wedding, a retirement, a holiday. If you are ordering with a date in mind, treat ten days as the outside number and give yourself a buffer beyond that.
Framing adds time. If you choose paper, you will need a frame, and it is easy to forget that part until the print shows up. Order the frame while you wait, so you can hang the piece the day it arrives. Metal and canvas do not need one, which is a small convenience if you are in a hurry.
If you are buying it as a gift, plan a little extra. Ten days is the most the page asks you to allow, but shipping can be unpredictable. If the gift has a firm date, I would order at least two weeks ahead. It is a cheap way to avoid a stressful week.
If the print is going to a company or an office, think about who will receive it. A company once asked me to turn the image into thank you cards for their clients, and about 200 were made. That kind of project is a different timeline entirely, so if you have a large order in mind, reach out first.
What should you have ready before you order? Know your wall size. Decide between paper, metal, and canvas. Think about where the print will hang and how much light it gets. My own opinion is that this photograph looks best on paper or metal, because the colors are vibrant and those materials show them best. Deciding on that up front will save you a step.
The sizes are 8x10, 8x12, 11x14, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, and 24x36. If none of those fit, custom sizes are available on request. A quote is free.
This is a real photograph, made on a hillside above the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset in late March. It is an open print run, and I am trying to sign as many as I can, though I cannot promise every print will be signed.
A few small habits keep the wait short. Decide on the size and material before you order, so you are not weighing options at the last minute. Check that your shipping address is correct and that someone will be there to receive a package. If the print is going to an office, tell the front desk to expect it, since a package with no one to sign for it can slow a delivery down.
When it arrives, open the package with care. Check the corners and the surface, and keep the packaging until you have hung the piece. A print that lands on your doorstep after a week of waiting deserves a wall that shows it well, with good light and room to breathe.
Order early, plan your frame, and the rest takes care of itself.
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About the Author
Dalton Johnson is a photographer, writer, and filmmaker who tells stories about real people pushing themselves in the outdoors, from the High Sierra to the far reaches of every continent. He has shot and written for brands, tourism boards, and editorial outlets, including Nike, Patagonia, Four Seasons, PBS, GoPro, and Ford, with more than 160 campaigns and hundreds of published articles to his name. Off assignment, he bikepacks, trail runs, swims open water, chases big waves, and rock climbs.
