About Smoky Mountain Studios
Smoky Mountain Studios is a fine art printing studio in downtown Waynesville, North Carolina. We help artists reproduce their work with museum-quality archival giclée printing, thoughtful proofing, and dependable reorders.
Visit: 189 Wall St., Waynesville, NC • Hours: Mon–Fri 10:30AM–5:30PM
Our story
Our studio’s roots include the long-running fine art print shop Double Exposure. After Double Exposure was acquired by Roger and Peggy Reid, it was relocated to downtown Waynesville and rebranded as Smoky Mountain Studios.
Today, we continue to serve working artists throughout Western North Carolina and beyond. We are happy to continue providing a print workflow designed for consistency, color accuracy, and collector-ready presentation.
What we specialize in
Archival giclée printing
High-quality fine art printing using modern inkjet methods designed for vibrant color, fine detail, and museum-grade results on professional media.
Artwork capture & reproduction
Bring in original work for accurate reproduction. The foundation of our prints is built around careful review, file prep, and a proofing process that respects the artist’s intent.
Artist-first service
We love the collaborative part: learning what you care about in the piece, dialing in color and tone, and making prints that feel true to the original.
Meet our artistic director
Smoky Mountain Studios is led by Anna Melton, a Western North Carolina native with a BFA in photography from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and a decade of experience in archival printing and color matching.
Anna’s approach is simple: listen carefully, proof thoughtfully, and deliver prints that hold up. She takes pride in and guarantees the best customer service and highest product quality. Whether you’re producing a small run of prints for a show or building a long-term archive with regular print orders, Anna is happy to use her expertise to collaborate with you through the process.
In the community
Smoky Mountain Studios celebrated its grand opening in April 2025 with a ribbon cutting in Waynesville, and we’re proud to be part of the region’s thriving arts community.
A Smoky Mountain News announcement covering Smoky Mountain Studios’ official opening in Waynesville, including a ribbon cutting with friends, family, and Haywood County Chamber of Commerce leaders. The story introduces Smoky Mountain Studios as a Twigs & Leaves Gallery sister business operated by artistic director Anna Melton, who brings over a decade of experience in the industry. It highlights the studio’s focus on helping artists bring in original work to be reproduced as giclée prints on canvas and emphasizes the collaborative, artist-first side of the process and the studio’s goal of serving as a resource for the local arts community.
The Laurel of Asheville Smoky Mountain Studios offers a range of services for artistsThe Laurel of Asheville published a feature piece announcing Smoky Mountain Studios’ opening in downtown Waynesville and explaining its connection to the long-running print shop Double Exposure, which became Smoky Mountain Studios after being purchased by Twigs & Leaves Gallery owners Roger and Peggy Reid and relocating to Waynesville's Wall Street. The article outlines Smoky Mountain Studios' core services: museum-quality archival giclée printing on canvas and fine art paper, high-resolution capture of original artwork, and custom-sized reproductions. The piece shares artistic director Anna Melton’s background, including her fine art studies at UNC Asheville and years of experience photographing original artwork, color matching, and producing archival prints. It explains what giclées are, how archival pigment printing works, and why high-quality prints matter for working artists. Printing offers accessible price points, consistent reorders, reliable digital archiving, and long-term income.
Haywood County Chamber Grand Opening & Ribbon CuttingAn official Haaywood County Chamber of Commerce event listing for Smoky Mountain Studios’ Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting celebration on April 17, 2025, describing the studio as a Twigs & Leaves Gallery sister business specializing in giclée fine art printing. The listing highlights a “precision and craftsmanship” approach to gallery-quality printing for artists and creatives, and introduces artistic director Anna Melton as a Western North Carolina native with a BFA in photography and a decade of archival printing experience.
Rapid River Magazine Color Held to Standard, an Interview with Anna MeltonRapid River Magazine’s Arts & Culture feature spotlights Smoky Mountain Studios in Waynesville, North Carolina. The piece includes an interview with Anna Melton about artwork capture, careful color matching, and a proofing workflow designed to keep prints true to the original. It discusses high-resolution file prep, collaborative review with artists, archiving files for consistent reorders, and museum-quality giclée printing using archival pigment inks on professional fine art papers and canvas. The article also touches on handling challenging brushwork/texture and helping artists build lasting print editions.
What artists are saying
“Anna's color matching and fine art printing are simply the best in the Southeast. her artistic eye, refined skills, and conscientious personality have made working with her the highlight of my art career!”
“I highly recommend Anna. I have used her color matching and printing services for years, and she always does top-notch work and goes the extra mile to make sure my prints are flawless.”
“One of my qualities as an artist is that I'm a perfectionist. Not an easy person to please because of the complexity of my work. When it comes to understanding what I'm trying to convey as an artist, and to be able to replicate that in such an exact way, Anna is the person I have turned to and trusted for many years. Kind, thoughtful, and respectful are words that come to mind when I work with Anna. She is indeed a blessing to those who have the good fortune to work with her.”
“Smoky Mountain Studios is my go-to for capturing images of my paintings and for archival canvas printing. Anna's expertise in color matching and customer service is unparalleled. I briefly used another company, and the experience only solidified my appreciation for the quality and service I receive at Smoky Mountain Studios.”
“Anna is such a pleasure to work with. Her ability to capture my original oil paintings is phenomenal. Her color matching of my paintings for reproductions are professionally rendered and are excellent quality.”
“I've been working with Anna on large canvas prints for a while now, and her work is amazing! The color matching is so good, you really have to look closely to tell the original from the print. She's super friendly and always goes the extra mile. I highly recommend Anna for all your printing needs!”
“Anna has a really good eye for color, which translates into precise, well-crafted fine art renditions. Her multifaceted talent offers professional products that are exceptional.”
"I have worked with Anna for many years. She is easy to work with and very detail oriented. Her technical skills are superb and put my artwork forward in a very professional way."
“Working with Anna is a delight. Her ability to hear what we want to create and offer a variety of options reflects her experience and aligns in an easy partnership. She is a real resource in our community.”
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Anna for at least half a decade. I cannot say enough good things about my many experiences with trusting her to print my photo enlargements. Anna is several notches above other print specialists with which I have been involved in the past. She is professional, yet engaging; a real gem of an individual."
“We are so pleased and excited to learn that Anna Melton (formerly with Double Exposure) has reopened as Smoky Mountain Studios in association with Twigs & Leaves Gallery. Smoky Mountain Studios is an asset for the area arts community! Anna is dedicated, sensitive, and a skilled artist in her own right, with attention to detail, exacting photography, and color matching.”
“Anna is one of the most professional and skilled printers I have ever used, and she has always exceeded my expectations. She has an attention to detail like no other printer I have used. She listens and truly understands your concerns. When working with her, she makes you feel that you are a partner and not just a client.”
“Anna is a total professional. She goes above and beyond, making sure that each of her artists are happy with the services she is providing them, and maintaining the highest level of quality in each phase of the work she does, from the photographing and color matching to the printed output. It is always a pleasure visiting with Anna at the studio when dropping off or picking up work. Smoky Mountain Studios is a great local resource for artists!”
“I am very particular about who handles the photography of my originals. Anna Melton did an exceptional, over-the-top job making sure everything was perfect. Her attention to detail, color, and values is so precise that many of my customers could tell no difference between my original and my giclée reproduction. Her expertise in working with the customers, particularly artists, is very professional, but also makes me want to give her a hug each time. I totally trust her with my art.”
Ready to start a print project?
Reach out to us to schedule an appointment to bring your artwork in. We’ll help you choose the best materials and a workflow that fits your style.
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