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Guide to Printing Your Photos
Do you have a bunch of photos lying around on your computer that you’ve never printed? Maybe you’ve had them printed before, but the quality wasn’t what you were hoping for. In this guide, we will teach you everything you need to know about printing your own photos. We’ll highlight the different printing options available to you, and show you how to get the most out of your images by printing them on the right material. Let’s get started!
There are a variety of different ways that you can print your photos. The most popular option is to print them on a high quality photo paper, but you can also print them on canvas, metal, glass, or fabric. Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to choose the right one for your needs.
Paper prints
Paper prints are the most common type of photo prints. They’re inexpensive and easy to find, but they don’t always look as good as other types of prints. They also can get damaged easier and you definitely need a frame.
Canvas prints
Canvas prints are more expensive than paper prints, but they’re much more durable and tend to look better. They don’t need a frame because the prints are wrapped over a wooden stretcher bar. Canvas is a traditional option so it doesn’t quite stand out as much as other alternatives. There are tons of sites selling custom canvas prints so there is no shortage there but you have to be particular about the kind of printing done on canvas. The optimal result will come from pigment archival inks printed by a high-resolution inkjet printer.
Metal prints
Metal prints are very durable and look great, but they’re also the most expensive option because they offer the best color reproduction and detail. Metal prints use a dye sublimated ink process which gives the image a glossy finish and protects it from scratches. Most high end photographers chose to print their photos on metal because it’s the most attractive to viewers and has the “aww factor”.
