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Feb 25, 2019 09:12:01   #
Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb
 
It depends on the subject and the use. It can be paper b 12X18 for sale ($25) to 36X40 on canvas ($250)

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Feb 25, 2019 09:16:26   #
twowindsbear
 
Kiriakos wrote:
Any one knows what is the biggest size of photo you can print for wall mounting?
The camera is the Sony a6000 with 24mp.
Thanks


IF your pocket is deep enough, you can get a print as big as your wall.

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Feb 25, 2019 09:46:45   #
d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA
 
CaptainC wrote:
IMO, there is not a "one medium fits all." Some images look great on canvas, sports portraits tend to look fantastic on metal, more formal portraits lend themselves to something like Epson Exhibition Fibre or Ilford Gold Fiber Silk. Some of the fine art mat papers are superb for portraits or even landscapes. Today's papers with today's pigment inks will outlast you and your grandkids.



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Feb 25, 2019 10:05:12   #
rond-photography Loc: Connecticut
 
Mountain Rider wrote:
So, when you make prints to adorn your walls, what do you favor? Recently I've had a few prints done on canvas, and they look really cool, but I've begun looking at other mediums. We looked at a number of prints done on metal at a craft show, and I've looked at the glass prints done by Fracture. The color on these just seem to pop, really bringing out the detail and drawing your eyes to the subject. Of course, the old standard, photographic paper. My only concern with paper is longevity. I've seen too many photos disappear from old age, and some of what we're looking to do during retirement is capture the places we've been and things we've done. I want to pass those things on to my kids and grandkids, and prefer something that will stand the test of time while preserving the quality of what we did. Thanks
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Mostly I print on paper and mount in a windowed mat. I have my own dry mount press, and I get mats in bulk from Redimat and others. I like metal for really large prints, but they get expensive. I also use canvas, and like it, but the image has to be able to look good after losing some sharpness due to the texture in the canvas. It is not a show stopper, but just be aware.

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Feb 25, 2019 10:15:03   #
georgeretired Loc: Manitoba Canada
 
Costco is my printer. Canvas is where I started after I started to want to display or gift away some of my pictures. Done many from 8X10 up to 24X30. However I am swaying away to the metal prints. Use the 11X14 size and they look "new, crisp and shiny". Easy to maintain. Have a "picture" wall in my place with 14 prints hung in a double row of 7. An eye catcher for sure. Costco in Canada prints the metal 11X14 for about $33.00 tax included.

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Feb 25, 2019 10:26:38   #
Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
 
georgeretired wrote:
Costco in Canada prints the metal 11X14 for about $33.00 tax included.


Thanks, didn't know they did metal.

Dik

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Feb 25, 2019 10:39:01   #
georgeretired Loc: Manitoba Canada
 
DIK...I use the Costco in south Winnipeg. Turnaround time is about one week.

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Feb 25, 2019 10:43:48   #
Brokenland
 
Since day one, I've always had the standard sized prints or slides. With the digital age, these images have never left storage devices but thats all about to change. With an up coming exhibit mid April I've selected three very different shots and will have them printed on three different printable formats. 1 foam board print 1 Canvas print & 1 printed on semi gloss/matte photo paper then framed. Afterwards, I'll examine which format would be best suited for my shots. The quick and easy foam poster board, or the more time consuming framed photo print.

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Feb 25, 2019 11:12:48   #
Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area
 
Mountain Rider wrote:
So, when you make prints to adorn your walls, what do you favor? Recently I've had a few prints done on canvas, and they look really cool, but I've begun looking at other mediums. We looked at a number of prints done on metal at a craft show, and I've looked at the glass prints done by Fracture. The color on these just seem to pop, really bringing out the detail and drawing your eyes to the subject. Of course, the old standard, photographic paper. My only concern with paper is longevity. I've seen too many photos disappear from old age, and some of what we're looking to do during retirement is capture the places we've been and things we've done. I want to pass those things on to my kids and grandkids, and prefer something that will stand the test of time while preserving the quality of what we did. Thanks
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I’ve had some acrylic blocks done recently by White Wall, and love them. I’ve given several as gifts and folks love them as well.

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Feb 25, 2019 11:28:39   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
Mountain Rider wrote:
So, when you make prints to adorn your walls, what do you favor? Recently I've had a few prints done on canvas, and they look really cool, but I've begun looking at other mediums. We looked at a number of prints done on metal at a craft show, and I've looked at the glass prints done by Fracture. The color on these just seem to pop, really bringing out the detail and drawing your eyes to the subject. Of course, the old standard, photographic paper. My only concern with paper is longevity. I've seen too many photos disappear from old age, and some of what we're looking to do during retirement is capture the places we've been and things we've done. I want to pass those things on to my kids and grandkids, and prefer something that will stand the test of time while preserving the quality of what we did. Thanks
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Are you in those photos?
If not kids and grandkid could care less and will most likely pitch them.
They can get millions of photos of the Grand Canyon or the Eiffel Tower.
For preserving them quality paper is easier to handle and put into an album. Write on the back or in the album your name and all others you can name with you. Grandkids have no idea who the other people are. I have this problem now with my grandparents photos from Mexico and their friends and ranch.

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Feb 25, 2019 11:31:57   #
Clapperboard
 
I quite like printing on MUGS. I had a bit of a problem initially, the handles kept breaking off. Once I sorted out the angle to load them I now get everyone of them perfect.

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Feb 25, 2019 11:37:49   #
Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI
 
Prints on metal, if they are full of color and are going to be large, or in a public space.
If printing large but not full of color, I like framed canvas.
Otherwise, Fuji Crystal Archive paper.

My go to printers are CGPROPrints for first two...otherwise Mpix.com.

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Feb 25, 2019 11:42:35   #
SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina
 
Mountain Rider wrote:
So, when you make prints to adorn your walls, what do you favor? Recently I've had a few prints done on canvas, and they look really cool, but I've begun looking at other mediums. We looked at a number of prints done on metal at a craft show, and I've looked at the glass prints done by Fracture. The color on these just seem to pop, really bringing out the detail and drawing your eyes to the subject. Of course, the old standard, photographic paper. My only concern with paper is longevity. I've seen too many photos disappear from old age, and some of what we're looking to do during retirement is capture the places we've been and things we've done. I want to pass those things on to my kids and grandkids, and prefer something that will stand the test of time while preserving the quality of what we did. Thanks
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Check out Red River papers. They will send you samples and at least for me, I love their stuff, and their service!

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Feb 25, 2019 12:06:50   #
russelray Loc: La Mesa CA
 
Mountain Rider wrote:
So, when you make prints to adorn your walls, what do you favor? Recently I've had a few prints done on canvas, and they look really cool, but I've begun looking at other mediums. We looked at a number of prints done on metal at a craft show, and I've looked at the glass prints done by Fracture. The color on these just seem to pop, really bringing out the detail and drawing your eyes to the subject. Of course, the old standard, photographic paper. My only concern with paper is longevity. I've seen too many photos disappear from old age, and some of what we're looking to do during retirement is capture the places we've been and things we've done. I want to pass those things on to my kids and grandkids, and prefer something that will stand the test of time while preserving the quality of what we did. Thanks
So, when you make prints to adorn your walls, what... (show quote)

I have done prints on metal and canvas for my customers. They are much more popular in earthquake country over traditional paper, matting, and glass.

For my own house, though, I have 4K TV's in all rooms, including laundry, kitchen, bathrooms, and garage, and those TV's are pretty much on 24/7 cycling through various pictures of my 63 years of life on Earth.

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Feb 25, 2019 12:29:42   #
Jim70 Loc: Delaware
 
The question of print longevity comes up from time to time. The only prints that have been around for more than 100 years are those using silver. Not to say that inks won't last as long - they just haven't. A lot depends on how the prints are stored. The worst case is a print with no glass covering, exposed to dirty air and in the sun. These prints probably won't last a decade - if that.

As far as the medium, I agree with other posters who said that it depends on the subject and what you like. I guess metal would last the longest, assuming reasonable storage conditions.

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