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Is Matte, Lustre or Glossy Paper Better for Photos?
To have smarter decision which photo paper to use, here are the pros and cons of matte, lustre and glossy photo paper .
Matte Photo Paper
Properties | |
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Surface Texture | Flat and textured. |
Light Glare | Small to none. |
Print Quality |
Pictures look softer because the photo paper absorbs more ink. Less vibrant. |
Fingerprints, Smudges, Cuffs |
Not noticeable. |
Commonly Used For |
Brochures and handouts. |
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Lustre (Semi-Glossy) Photo Paper
Properties | |
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Surface Texture | The middleman between matte photo paper and glossy photo paper. |
Light Glare | Less than glossy photo paper. Easier to view in different angles. |
Print Quality |
Greater color saturation than matte photo paper. Ink dries quicker in it than glossy photo paper. |
Fingerprints, Smudges, Cuffs |
Not noticeable. |
Commonly Used For |
Professional photography. |
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Glossy Photo Paper
Properties | |
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Surface Texture | Shiny and smooth. |
Light Glare | Reflects light the most, can be difficult to view in certain angles. |
Print Quality |
Colors appear vibrant with sharp contrast, giving small details high definition that photos can appear realistic. |
Fingerprints, Smudges, Cuffs |
Most noticeable unless carefully handled well. Cannot be framed beneath the glass as it can stick on it. |
Commonly Used For |
Outdoor photography such as nature photos and outdoor modelling shots. |
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