Who is Orator Woodward?

Orator Woodward is a 92 year old father, husband, friend and photographer, to name a few of his roles. He grew up post-WW2 and great depression and has seen the world change with his own eyes thanks to technology. His father was a business magnate who passed when Orator was just 17 years old, leaving him with a small inheritance and a drive to see the world.

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How do I purchase art prints?

You may visit the prints section of our site, here, to view the current selection of editions. For details about limited-edition prints, please contact Serena Woodward at serena@serenawoodward.com.

Modern interior with black geometric stool, blue upholstered seating, and large black-and-white framed photograph of a woman sitting on sandy beach, on a light-colored wall, with a white shaggy rug in the foreground.
Modern living room with a bright orange velvet sofa, a fluffy white throw, yellow and beige pillows, and a small round coffee table with a stack of books and a mug. There is a black and gold arc floor lamp, a patterned ottoman, and a geometric area rug on dark wood flooring. The walls are white, with a large black-and-white portrait of a woman hanging on the right. The room has large windows with white trim and shutters, adorned with detailed crown molding.

How many photographs are there in your archive?

So far, Orator’s daughter has uncovered 50,000+ negatives. Of those, between 5,000 and 10,000 will be made publicly available.

How many prints will be available?

All prints are available in an edition of 25 with varying sizes within. Some special releases will be in lower quantity. Serena has located about 2500 original dark room prints and has scanned well over 50,000 negatives. Limited edition archival prints are available, and original darkroom prints are available upon request and based on availability.

A woman with long hair, wearing a hat and fur coat, sitting on a race car while playing an acoustic guitar, with large tires and a plain wall in the background.

How many prints will be available?

All prints are available in an edition of 25 with varying sizes within. Some special releases will be in lower quantity.

What is the plan with this archive?

We hope to attract gallerists, museums, and institutions to his work. He captured an age of glamor pre-technology and everyone—young and old—has been filled with excitement and nostalgia for a time that felt so pure yet exciting.

A woman wearing a satin dress and jewelry sits on a ornate chair with carved animals, in a room with tiled floor and a large colorful mandala painting on the wall

What determines the price of each print?

Pricing reflects historical significance, rarity of the negative, print size, edition number, condition, and market benchmarks set by museum-collected peers and gallery sales.

How is each print prepared?

The Orator Woodward Archive is releasing a curated series of limited edition prints drawn from the photographer’s original negatives.

Each photograph is printed using museum-grade pigment processes on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper. All prints are produced under the supervision of Serena Woodward, steward of the archive.

Each edition is strictly limited and accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.

A hallway with a staircase on the left and a large window on the right. There is a picture frame on an orange wall at the end of the hallway, containing a black and white photo of people near a body of water. The hallway has light green wall paneling, wood flooring, and a zigzag patterned rug on the floor.

How is each print authenticated?

A certificate of authenticity is appended to each print. This includes the image title, date, print date, edition number, dimensions, signature, and estate or archive stamp.

What is your return policy?

All print sales are final.