Carolyn Todd-Larson, PPSA, AFIAP  

At the Marbleized Paper Factory by Carolyn Todd-Larson, PPSA, AFIAP

May 2026 - At the Marbleized Paper Factory

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At the Marbleized Paper Factory

In June 2017 I taught my last class for Penn State's Smeal College of Business in Florence Italy. It was a marketing course called "Finesse and Flair in Florence: Exploring the Essence of Italian Brands". As part of the six-week student experience, we visited different businesses in Tuscany and interacted with the owners of the firms. One such business is Il Papiro, a retail store chain that specializes in marbleized paper products. The students were invited to their factory and they had a chance to learn about how marbleized paper is made and they even were invited to create a product to take home. In this photo, a worker is showing how marbleized paper is made by dipping the paper into an ink swirled bath.

Camera: Canon PowerShot SX50 bridge camera
F/4.0; 1/60 sec; ISO 320
Basic exposure adjustments plus cropping, denoise and sharpen.

2 comments posted

Jen Fawkes   Jen Fawkes
(Group 4)
Hi Carolyn, what a wonderful experience this must be for your students. This is a strong HI image. The story is strong as it's clear this is a true artist, and while he might be posing for the camera, It doesn't feel posed, but rather the artist looking proudly onto his art work. The cluttered feel of the venue works to add to the story. Your settings look good, the colors look natural and his art work is just beautiful.   Posted: 05/19/2026 18:37:20
Frederick Emch   Frederick Emch
Hi Carolyn, wow what a great learning opportunity, I wish I was in your class! You really get the feel of this business and the pride this craftsman has in his work making this a great image.   Posted: 05/20/2026 00:36:28

 

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