What is glossy paper? Paper selection essential for printing works!

Q.What is glossy paper?

A. Glossy paper is commonly known as photo paper.

It has a smooth texture and a glossy surface, giving it a lustrous appearance.

It has good color reproduction and displays blacks particularly clearly, making it ideal for creating contrast.

Glossy paper has a coated surface that gives it a luxurious finish.

I actually printed it

We will introduce two representative types of paper that "PHOTOPRI" actually prints on!

[EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Thick Glossy

[EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Thick Glossy

This paper is made of RC paper (resin coated) with a high gloss finish and is 0.27mm thick.

Simply put, it is a "smooth and shiny" paper that gives the impression of being the ultimate glossy paper .

You can turn your photos into rich, expressive pieces.

As an aside, even the slightest scratch on this paper is very noticeable, so we take extra care when checking it.

Because it is a professional-grade paper, the print quality is simply beautiful. It is often used by professional photographers and artists for special occasions, such as solo exhibitions.

• [EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Thick Glossy <Go to product page>
• [EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Thick Glossy <Staff Review>

[EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Thick, Silk

[EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Thick, Silk

The paper has a fine grain surface and is 0.27mm thick.

Compared to the aforementioned "heavy gloss" paper, this paper produces a slightly more subdued impression. However, it still retains a glossy feel. Because the gloss is subdued, it doesn't affect the viewing experience of the work.

This paper gives photos a soft, moist feel and is excellent at expressing the texture of human skin . I think it will perform at a high level indoors, regardless of the lighting.

This paper is also often chosen by professionals, so it's a surefire choice.

• [EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Heavyweight, Silk <Go to product page>
• [EPSON] Professional Photo Paper, Thick, Silky Surface <Staff Review>

What prints are best suited to glossy paper?

If you want rich contrast and clear expression, choose glossy paper.

For digital camera photo prints, product catalogs, postcards, restaurant menus, construction photos, direct mail, etc., glossy photo paper or matte paper is recommended for its cost-effectiveness.

Want to print your photos on glossy paper?

Our service, "PHOTOPRI," aims to provide high-quality printing that is used by solo artists and professionals in various industries, and supports printing in the wide color gamuts of RGB and Adobe RGB.

With RGB printing, you can print the original RGB image without converting it to CMYK, saving you the trouble of conversion and ensuring that the colors don't become dull.

There is also a trial print available, so if you want to try RGB printing but can't do it at home, please give it a try!

summary

What did you think?

If you are unsure what to choose, we recommend the versatile "glossy paper."

Whether glossy or silky, the "gloss" that each has makes photos stand out more and creates a sense of luxury.

The author of this article

Yuta Matsumura

PHOTOPRI representative

• Representative of PHOTOPRI
• Works as a food and portrait photographer
• My family runs a printing business
• He also works as a shoe designer
• Also responsible for creating the PHOTOPRI website