Fine art paper and photo paper: what is the difference?

 

Professionals attracted by fine art paper

 
The difference between
 
Normal photo paper meet the needs of some users when it comes to printing photos to be viewed on an occasional basis, whereas fine art paper will ensure that images are shown off in their best light and provides good performance when exhibiting prints.
 

Fine art paper: prints that are made to last

 
Because fine art paper is intended for the printing of high quality photographs, its quality must be ideally suited to receiving inks and pigments. The composition of the surface layer must allow the ink to adhere well over time, while offering a neutral pH to ensure that the paper also stands the test of time.
 
Lastly, a fine art paper will allow you to emphasize the composition of the image, while providing the ideal support for intense colours and marked contrasts, while also enabling a wide range of grey tones.
 
When printing your professional photos, do not hesitate to contact the master printer at your
 

Fine art printing is the term often used to refer to professional photographs being printed on very high quality paper. This designation, which is by no means a label, meets certain quality criteria, with regard to the paper in particular, which are sought after by many photographers and printers.The difference between fine art paper and normal photo paper lies in the composition of the paper itself. As a matter of fact, natural fibres (usually cotton or alpha cellulose) must be included within the composition of fine art paper. The paper is not artificially bleached with chlorine, thus ensuring that the photos stand the test of time. A major asset in the sphere of art photography!Normal photo paper meet the needs of some users when it comes to printing photos to be viewed on an occasional basis, whereas fine art paper will ensure that images are shown off in their best light and provides good performance when exhibiting prints.Because fine art paper is intended for the printing of high quality photographs, its quality must be ideally suited to receiving inks and pigments. The composition of the surface layer must allow the ink to adhere well over time, while offering a neutral pH to ensure that the paper also stands the test of time.Lastly, a fine art paper will allow you to emphasize the composition of the image, while providing the ideal support for intense colours and marked contrasts, while also enabling a wide range of grey tones.When printing your professional photos, do not hesitate to contact the master printer at your certified Canson® Infinity laboratory . He will be able to assist you in making the best choice when selecting a paper that is capable of showing off your work in its best light.

Giclee - Canvas Prints

High quality canvas prints, with multiple canvas surface options and mounting styles. When stretched & mounted, canvas prints are ultimate ready to hang wall décor for your art or photography.

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Giclee - Paper Prints

One of the largest ranges of paper selections, while using the highest level of archival print technology allowing superior detail and color, you can create custom giclee prints of your artwork and photos.

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Metal - HD Metal Prints

Your art or photography will achieve a timeless illuminated look only possible with what a metal print can provide.

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Cards

Multiple surface finishes, sizes and styles on card stock allows you to create folded and flat cards for any occasion with your artwork or photography. Order just one or take advantage of bulk pricing.

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Acrylic Prints - HD Face Mounted

Create an ultra-modern and sleek display with your photography or artwork. Your print will be mounted and displayed behind ¼” thick acrylic.

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Acrylic Prints - Floating Framed

Your image is printed directly in the center of acrylic glass and inserted into a contemporary style frame.

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Frames & Mats

Order with your print or seperate. Over 200 frame styles to choose from. All are professional frame shop level mats & mouldings, but at a reseller price!

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Sample Kit

This starter kit allows you to see small printed samples from our most popular media types we offer artists and fine art photographers. For a little more add the Metal Prints choice to see the different type of metal surfaces you can order and how they affect tones in an image.

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