Metallic Prints - Smuggie, you rock!

Travis

I just received 15 or so prints of different photos that I ordered in the metallic finish. When I opened the envelope, my jaw hit the desk. The metallic finish is unfrigging believable!!! I'm now switching over my product offerings to primarily be metallic unless the photo truly calls for something else. Smuggie, you're awesome!!!!!! :barb

Andy

W00p Thanks Travis.

And yeah, I feel the same way - I've been using metallic for a lot of stuff now.

Rhuarc

So what exactly is the difference? I kind of got hooked on the Luster finish, it seems to be the best of both worlds between Glossy and Matte. I'm open to ideas on why I should switch though!

Travis

Honestly, it is hard for me to describe in words. One of the images was a panaroma so there was a border on the top and bottom of the print. The white border takes on a silvery appearance which carries through the image, resulting in an almost perceived 3d effect. The shadows and highlights are very crisp. I know that probably doesn't help too much but I just had 5 people in my office that couldn't put them down. I seriously thought they were going to steal them. I recommend spending a couple of dollars and ordering a few of your prints in the metallic finish to see if it is right for you.

Rhuarc

Thanks for the description! I think I'll order a few 8x10's of the same shot, one with each finish to compare.

Zanotti

I wonder is there is a rule of thumb for metallic prints?

Soemthing like always for landscapes but never for people? Andy: You have probably seen the most different styles of prints - what works well?



Z

RogersDA

Zanotti wrote:

I wonder is there is a rule of thumb for metallic prints?

Soemthing like always for landscapes but never for people? Andy: You have probably seen the most different styles of prints - what works well?

Z

My experience with metallics is that, if you want deep richness in colors in the print then metallic paper may be warranted. Some portraits just won't work as the artistic appearance of the image just doesn't lend itself to metallic paper. For example, soft-focused wedding portrait may not be appropriate (but, then again, there are always exceptions). Black and white prints seem to do very well with metallic papers, too. Like Travis said, get a few test prints. Cover a range of different styles and see for yourself. Your opinion may vary, though. I have talked with people who absolutley hate metallic papers.

Sunnyvalejohn

Hmmm... sounds like I will have to try a few for my landscape prints. I normally print on Epson premium luster or the new enhanced fiber for special prints.

Cheers,
john

Phyxius

I just got three 8x12 landscapes from the Moab shootout printed for a friend and we used the metallic paper. It's quite cool!! I have a shot of a canyon, double arch with star trails and Antelope canyon. Double Arch and Antelope really look neat in the metallic print!