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PAPER PAPER ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

The type of paper you use is a personal ◾ ◾ Vibrant colors ◾ ◾ Reflective surface
choice, but the subject of the photo will GLOSS
have some bearing on it. The most common ◾ ◾ Sharp details ◾ ◾ Can lack subtlety
type of paper used is gloss, which results ◾ ◾ Durable print surface ◾ ◾ Prints stick to plastic sleeves
in punchy, colorful prints, but it can be
too bold, particularly when printing soft-
toned subjects that require a more subtle ◾ ◾ Less reflective than gloss ◾ ◾ Slightly more expensive
approach. A gloss surface also reflects any LUSTER ◾ ◾ Wide color range than gloss
bright lights or windows that are behind the ◾ ◾ Less impactful than gloss
viewer, which can make the image hard to ◾ ◾ Long print life
see. Matte paper works well for artistic
images and black-and-white photos. Luster
paper is a good compromise between gloss ◾ ◾ No reflections when lit ◾ ◾ Print surface easily
and matte. MATTE ◾ ◾ Subtle artistic effect scratched
◾ ◾ Muted colors
◾ ◾ Quick drying times
◾ ◾ Soft details

THE RESULT
Paper designed to be printed on with inks—such as the paper in this
book—is coated to prevent excessive ink spread. Try experimenting
with different types of paper and see what works best for your photo.

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