Choosing the right paper.
Choosing the right paper
You’ve spent countless hours in the field, invested a significant amount of money into your equipment, and captured those perfect moments. Now, it’s time to bring those images to life. While your skill and gear have brought you this far, the final touch that can elevate your work to the next level is the print paper you choose. The right paper can give your prints the exact look that you envisioned through your shots. Understanding the nuances of different paper types and how they enhance your work is crucial in this process. We hope to be able to aid you in navigating the labyrinth of paper types through this text.
Moonlight Metallic- Experience the magic of Moonlight Metallic paper! Our Moonlight Metallic paper is the ultimate fine art paper for capturing the brilliance of your most exquisite images. The silvery, shimmering paper features a unique metallic effect that creates boldness, vivid colors, deep blacks, and very shiny highlights while ensuring fine details. The Moonlight Metallic paper elevates your images into a new level of artistry while complimenting basically every single genre of photography. This elegant paper is the perfect choice for artists who want to create timeless images that capture the magic and mystery of the world around us.
Fine Art Baryta- If you’re aiming for prints with a stunning three dimensional quality and depth, look no further than our Fine Art Baryta paper. Our Fine Art Baryta paper is a bright white, cellulose based FineArt inkjet paper that has an exquisite felt structure that gives your prints a soft feel with a tactile surface texture. This versatile paper’s high gloss premium inkjet coating guarantees outstanding print results with a perfect reproduction of color, detail, deep blacks, and striking contrast.
Fine Art Pearl- Our Fine Art Pearl paper is the perfect choice for anyone who may be a beginner in this field. This bright white paper has a delicately textured surface with a smooth, silky feel. The Fine Art Pearl paper boasts an elegant finish with a subtle, pearl gloss effect that works well with most editing styles. The Fine Art Pearl paper is a perfect springboard into the world of print photography.
Museum Etched- Our Museum Etched paper accentuates photographs that lean toward the dark, moody, and desaturated side of photography. If your photograph features cream tones, black & white themes, or charcoal reproductions, Museum Etched paper is the perfect choice for your print. This natural white, heavyweight textured paper is optimized for fine art printing. The finely textured surface of the Museum Etched paper lends a three dimensional effect to your photograph which gives your print a wonderfully soft tactile feel with artistic impression.
Fine Art Smooth- Our Fine Art Smooth paper is the ultimate crowd pleaser. This 100% cotton rag paper is optimized to give a wide range of colors and deep rich blacks through your print. The Fine Art Smooth paper is both acid and lignin free which provides longevity to your prints. However, if your photos are super saturated and you’re seeking a pop of color, the Fine Art Smooth paper may not be your best option. Fine Art Smooth paper works best with dark, moody, or desaturated editing styles and cream tones.
Glossy- If your prints are intended for POS signage, posters, proofing, or if they are meant to be a part of displays and presentations, our Glossy paper should be your pick. This durable paper resists bleed throughs even under heavy ink loads. However, it is not recommended for prints that will be handled often because its super reflective surface collects fingerprints.
Luster- Our Luster paper provides a slightly textured surface that resists both glare and fingerprints while offering great color saturation and contrast. The Luster paper works well with most editing styles and is an excellent choice if you’re still developing your signature look.
Conclusion- Keep in mind that the paper you choose for your prints can dramatically affect the look and feel of your final print. Take your time in understanding the attributes of each paper type in order to match them to the requirements of your project. With the addition of the enchanting Moonlight Metallic paper to your repertoire, the possibilities of your artistic expression are endless.
