Printing Paper

[vijay2011]

Hello,

I have to print (by lab) a photograph of my baby, actual size was 50"x38" and I have edited it to 24"x20".

They offer Matte/Glossy/Luminous/Metallic (all Kodak) and Lustre (Epson) photo finish.

Would you please, by your own experience, suggest the best printing finish from above?

Thanks,

Vijay Kumar.

 

[Big Mike]

It's mostly personal preference.
The actual photo might lend itself better to one over another, not to mention how you plan to finish & display it.

Either way, for a print that large, I'd suggest having it mounted on something by the lab.

My lab also uses Kodak paper and I usually use their Luster finish paper. However, the metallic paper really gives it a 'WOW' factor.l

 

[3bayjunkie]

epson has awesome paper.

 

[jsachs99]

Matte paper has a softer, perhaps more artistic quality than glossy, but does not give you the deep, rich blacks. I sometimes opt for Epson Luster, which is part way between.

 

[Myrea]

I agree, Epson Luster might work better for these kind of shots. Have fun!

 

[SJGordon]

Have to lean toward the Epson Luster as well. I like the Metallic papers for some shots to really bring another level of "pop" to it, but for portraits I really, really like the Epson Luster.