There are so many options when it comes to choosing how to print your photos. The right photo paper can change the feeling of an image. No matter your printing preference, the most important thing is that you take a few extra minutes of your time and actually have your images printed. I love seeing images of little moments in my life on my walls.
With different photo finishes available, how do you know which option to choose? The four finishes below are some of the most popular photo paper finishes available. Depending on the look you are after for your printed image and also what features are the most important to you will largely influence your decision. I have samples of all the photo papers offered by my print lab, Miller’s Professional Imaging. I am happy to show you samples and work with you to pick the best paper for your prints.
Glossy
Highly reflective photo paper, easily shows fingerprints, no texture, bold and bright colors, may stick to glass, but has great clarity and skin tones.
Matte
Smooth finish photo paper, non-glare, will not easily show fingerprints, and professional looking. Deep matte is a favorite among many photographers.
Metallic
A photo paper with a 3D effect, brings out the light in the image with a slight shimmer, extremely durable, pearl surface, resistant to tearing and curling, sharp details, beautifully saturated colors, rich blacks for better contrast, and is best framed without glass.
Lustre
This photo paper is semi-gloss, industry standard and has true to life skin tones. With the slight gloss, it helps enhance the details and colors in the image. The lustre ‘texture’ helps with fingerprints and glare.
My very favorite combination for my landscape prints is metallic paper mounted on masonite from Miller’s Professional Imaging. This combination really brings the colors to life.
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