Matte or Glossy Prints?
Sep 13, 2012 09:19:27 #
I print on Ilford Premium Photo Satin paper, using an Epson printer - in between glossy and matte. Reason: I just like it better!
Sep 13, 2012 10:15:47 #
I print using gloss, matte (a rag art paper), luster (semi-gloss), and for some images a pearl (sort of a pearlescent sheen, somewhat metallic). It all depends on the image. I have a series of macro shots of blown glass that I always print on gloss, for example, while most of my rustic still-life images are on the matte art paper (Entrada Rag). The semi-gloss "luster" finish is probably my favorite for most things. It is less reflective than gloss, but has a nicer color saturation and "glow" than a matte finish. Recently I have enjoyed printing a number of my images on a "pearl" paper, especially landscapes! It is wonderful for landscape images that feature sky and water. It makes dark blues, orange, pinks, and purples glow.
My lab, which I use for prints over 13x19 offers all of these four surface options, so I can pretty much match up my large and smaller prints.
My lab, which I use for prints over 13x19 offers all of these four surface options, so I can pretty much match up my large and smaller prints.
Sep 13, 2012 11:05:56 #
Sep 13, 2012 11:15:32 #
I always prefer the luster papers. The Epson premium luster is excellent...by my standards. I have come to think there is a huge amount of photographic bovine scatology in the photo inkjet paper business.
Sep 13, 2012 11:19:37 #
CWhite wrote:
Just for fun. Whether you print your on photos or have a lab print them - which do you prefer, matte or glossy, and why? :lol:
Matte for sure for skin tones (portraits) and Animal shots
Glossy sometimes for flowers and landscape --makes the color "pop"
Some labs offer a --satin finish-- that is acceptable
Sep 13, 2012 11:53:20 #
Sep 13, 2012 12:18:29 #
Mudshark wrote:
I always prefer the luster papers. The Epson premium luster is excellent...by my standards. I have come to think there is a huge amount of photographic bovine scatology in the photo inkjet paper business.
Oh...and I forgot to add...I love to roll around in bovine stuff...then run home and give my people a big ole hug....
Sep 13, 2012 12:32:43 #
Sep 13, 2012 13:16:29 #
CWhite wrote:
Just for fun. Whether you print your on photos or have a lab print them - which do you prefer, matte or glossy, and why? :lol:
Glossy for 11X14 and below because it helps create some extra "pop" for the viewer (try the comparison yourself with a matte versus gloss 4X6).
Matte for 13X19 and above because it creates an "artsy" almost-canvas effect that is fingerprint proof - and minor ripples show up too bad on glossy prints that large unless you glue them to a backing board.
Sep 13, 2012 13:35:59 #
Mudshark wrote:
Oh...and I forgot to add...I love to roll around in bovine stuff...then run home and give my people a big ole hug....
Mudshark wrote:
I always prefer the luster papers. The Epson premium luster is excellent...by my standards. I have come to think there is a huge amount of photographic bovine scatology in the photo inkjet paper business.
Oh...and I forgot to add...I love to roll around in bovine stuff...then run home and give my people a big ole hug....
:-D :thumbup: By the way, I like the new avitar.
Sep 13, 2012 13:37:56 #
jkm757 wrote:
:-D :thumbup: By the way, I like the new avitar.
Mudshark wrote:
Oh...and I forgot to add...I love to roll around in bovine stuff...then run home and give my people a big ole hug....
Mudshark wrote:
I always prefer the luster papers. The Epson premium luster is excellent...by my standards. I have come to think there is a huge amount of photographic bovine scatology in the photo inkjet paper business.
Oh...and I forgot to add...I love to roll around in bovine stuff...then run home and give my people a big ole hug....
:-D :thumbup: By the way, I like the new avitar.
Same charming face...different day..
Sep 13, 2012 13:55:20 #
Mudshark wrote:
Ditto on the Epson Premium Luster. I've found it to be a good paper for both color and B&W. It seems to be a great paper somewhere between matte and glossy which brings out nice colors with good contrast. Tried a number of the 5 star papers and settled on this which is nice because I find myself not having to change paper for different photos---happy medium.........I always prefer the luster papers. The Epson premium luster is excellent...by my standards. I have come to think there is a huge amount of photographic bovine scatology in the photo inkjet paper business.
Sep 13, 2012 14:01:47 #
I usually get metallic, which is annoyingly reflective, but anything I print for myself is getting framed and hung, so once it's up it's not moving.
No one I have photographed has every asked for matte--it's always the glossy.
No one I have photographed has every asked for matte--it's always the glossy.
Sep 13, 2012 14:32:52 #
Sep 13, 2012 15:56:53 #
CWhite wrote:
Just for fun. Whether you print your on photos or have a lab print them - which do you prefer, matte or glossy, and why? :lol:
Matte looks more elegant and has less reflection and no fingerprints!!
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