I am creating a business seeling my photographs, they will be framed ect, but which paper should I use to print my photographs on? I thought glossy paper shines to much and doesn't look as good, i've heard that satin paper is good & matte, any advice would be grand! cheers
2006-11-12 05:57:10 · 7 answers · asked by Stanley Dru 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Print a few out on each paper and show them around. Do a mini test market analysis. It doesn't matter what you like at this point, it's up to your customers. You've got to market to the broadest customer base.
2006-11-12 07:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not show one of each and take orders? Or - just replace what you've sold as it sells. After a while, you'll get an idea what people prefer. I like "luster" paper, as it doesn't show fingerprints, but it still has all the "pop" of glossy paper.
2006-11-12 09:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're framing, I think gloss looks the most professional. Just be careful not too handle the photos too much or else you're basically framing a print of your fingerprints. :P
2006-11-12 06:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by maggiej117 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that gloss paper gives a much better image but it is a personal choice. I would suggest trying all three to see which you prefer..
2006-11-12 06:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by Very Dangerous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i prefer matte as you dont get that glossy sheen to it.
it also means that youre less likely to mark the photos with fingerprints when youre handling them!
good luck!
2006-11-12 06:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by paranoidegotist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love matte finish my personal preference
2006-11-12 10:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by igorb81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, you should let your customers choose. After all they are the ones purchasing the product!!!
2006-11-12 14:57:51 · answer #7 · answered by jmbmk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋