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
I dislike prints on canvas. I don't like prints on metal either. I prefer prints on high gloss paper. I want a print with the most dynamic range and details.
TriX
Loc: Raleigh, NC
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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There are archival papers and inks, but no idea as to the longevity of prints on glass or metal. One thing I can attest to - B&W prints on silver halide paper can easily last a hundred years if fixed and washed properly. I have a back hallway filled with B&W prints, many of which have been passed down through 2-3 generations already.
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.
High quality prints on paper will outlive me! /Ralph, 73 with arthritis, cancer and heart congestion
I have ordered prints on canvas, and they turned out gorgeous! /Ralph
Canvas is really nice but metal can be amazing. Costco does them for me.
I've begun to really like metal.
It is amazing what is possible today with prints. I print all my photos 8 x 10 and smaller with Canon ink and Red River Paper (glossy, matte, lustre, metallic and cotton rag), with larger prints using WHCC. Canvas (Canvas HQ), metal (WHCC) and wood prints (Woodsnap) have turned out very nicely, and Fracture prints on glass and behind acrylic glass from White Wall look very nice. I've had a client or two order metal floats on barnwood from McKenna and they looked incredible.
And yes, I offer all of these options to my clients and show them samples of each type. It took me nearly three years of research to find the companies that could provide what I wanted for my clients at a reasonable price. I do research from time to time and note any changes that these companies make so I always remain up to date.
BebuLamar wrote:
I dislike prints on canvas. I don't like prints on metal either. I prefer prints on high gloss paper. I want a print with the most dynamic range and details.
Glossy paper is OK if you can put up with the annoyance of a highly reflective surface.
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
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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For B&W I like Adorama's multigrade paper. It's inexpensive and looks great. For color if I were to do it myself I'd choose Fuji Crystal Archive type II. I like glossy over matte.
The choice really depends on the subject matter, IMHO.
Gene51
Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
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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It really depends on the subject. For black and white I really like just about any baryta paper for it's deep blacks and long gray scale. For subjects with lots of contrast and crisp detail, metal prints are especially nice. Landscapes are nice on many fine art papers and canvas. I like the heft of a 280 gsm or heavier fine art paper. The papers from Hahnemühle, Canson and Moab are very high quality and they offer a wide variety of surfaces and finishes, and come with paper profiles for many fine art printers. When used with the prnter mfgr's inks, and coated with a protectorant like the varnishes from Breathing Color - prints will last a lifetime or more. Faded prints can be traced down to poor storage, improper processing (fixing and washing), inadequate mounting and framing (using buffered or non-archival materials) and poor quality media.
rjaywallace wrote:
High quality prints on paper will outlive me! /Ralph, 73 with arthritis, cancer and heart congestion
Keep a stiff upper... You're looking great. Take care of yourself.
Dik
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