Matte or Glossy
Jan 17, 2012 09:22:27 #
I am planning on framing and hanging some of the pictures I've taken. I really want the colors to burst, so I wanted to go with glossy, but I don't like the reflection and glare it gives in the light sometimes. For this reason, I was thinking about getting Matte prints made. Is the color difference really that bad? What do you have hanging in your house, glossy or matte?
Jan 17, 2012 09:46:12 #
I have some of each.....but I prefer the matte for wall hanging.....I have some gallery wraps in matte that I really like.The color reproduction is fine.
Jan 17, 2012 10:36:35 #
I go down the middle - Epson Premium Luster or Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl. Has very good blacks without Matte Black ink and great color depth. Only a bit of shine/glare to deal with.
Jan 17, 2012 14:54:46 #
BuckeyeTom73 wrote:
I go down the middle - Epson Premium Luster or Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl. Has very good blacks without Matte Black ink and great color depth. Only a bit of shine/glare to deal with.
I'll add my vote for the Premium Luster --- I use it a lot in
8.5 x 11 for making portfolios. It works well with both of my printers --- one uses dye ink and the other pigment ink.
Jan 18, 2012 06:04:06 #
Looplook
Loc: Wilton California
The only issue I have with matte finish is if there is not always a manufacturer watermark on the back side, I almost always print on the wrong side with the 1st photo.(I never have been a winner with 50/50 odds) But tht's what happens when you invest in Kirkland photo paper from Costco. LOL!
Jan 18, 2012 07:02:26 #
I almost always print on Premium Luster for display and sales. Looks great under glass.
Jan 18, 2012 08:15:12 #
I like to print my flowers on cavas and wrap them. It makes my pictures look like paintings. I also like to print on matt paper, less glear when its hung. Its a matter of your own taste and what you like. I like my B&W on matt.
Jan 18, 2012 08:24:52 #
First time putting my toe in the water with a response:) I use luster for all my printing here at home with the exception of old or nostalgia subjects. Then I may use matte.
Jan 18, 2012 08:29:55 #
Stef C wrote:
I am planning on framing and hanging some of the pictures I've taken. I really want the colors to burst, so I wanted to go with glossy, but I don't like the reflection and glare it gives in the light sometimes. For this reason, I was thinking about getting Matte prints made. Is the color difference really that bad? What do you have hanging in your house, glossy or matte?
Matte and Luster will display beautifully. I am not a glossy fan. A word of warning, never let the glass touch your image.
Jan 18, 2012 08:57:01 #
Jan 18, 2012 09:15:45 #
Try Red River paper 66# Artic Polar Satin (no. 1926 )
It's not matte or glossy--I think you'l like it.
Chuck
It's not matte or glossy--I think you'l like it.
Chuck
Jan 18, 2012 09:29:14 #
cawanua wrote:
Nikonshooter, I didn't know about the glass touching the print. Thanks.
It will pull your ink out.....just add a mat.
Jan 18, 2012 09:32:27 #
Aviator31 wrote:
Try Red River paper 66# Artic Polar Satin (no. 1926 )
It's not matte or glossy--I think you'l like it.
Chuck
It's not matte or glossy--I think you'l like it.
Chuck
Aviator31. I am with you. I use both Epson papers for their exhibition papers and Red River. I like their artic polar luster. Also, Red River has very very very accurate color profiles for all papers that can be downloaded. If your monitor is calibrated, then what you see on your monitor is what you will get on your printer.
Jan 18, 2012 09:41:05 #
I prefer a matte or low lustre paper..no brand loyalty as yet so I'll keep an eye out here for suggestions. I do like the look of scenic images on canvas which gives a painterly look. I've also printed on professional metallic paper..expensive but gives a terrific "pop" to bright colors.
Jan 18, 2012 14:15:03 #
cawanua wrote:
Nikonshooter, I didn't know about the glass touching the print. Thanks.
Sometimes, moisture gets in there and the ink sticks on to the glass. If you ever take the print out, you'll have white spots on your print and color on the glass. I learned that the hard way.
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