Matte vs. Glossy Prints

[tvt]

i'm in the minority here. i always print glossy...

[starchild]

You guys are too smart for me..hahaha I've never heard of glare-resistant glass but I'll be googling it shortly. I think I'll go with matte, but I always do glossy so I'm confused. I'm ordering them online from a site recommended to me by a photographer dude I know.

[SASSYGIRL]

I love the matte prints since they look professional and do not end up with finger prints on them - I always order them from Costco and get them with a white border and I get a lot a compliments from them. The price is great and the final product looks terrific!

[MikkiStreak]

Jamey- check this place out---- they have good prices on custom frames, will include a free mat for the print, and they do acrylic instead of glass (acrylic provides non-glare and doesn't break like glass does)...

 

 

 

Picture Frames and FREE Mats from American Frame

[TATrisha]

I'm a glossy girl, but I suppose for outdoors matte would probably be better.

[starchild]

Thanks Maria! They have a lovely selection.

[Nic Dragomire]

From a photographer's point of veiw I would say matte.

 

Glossy prints will show the color, detail, and sharpness way better. Use gloss when you print photos of details, a car or something that you want to see the detail and color in.

 

Matte will make people's skin tones look much better, and give an overall artsy look to the image.

They will be more flattering because they will not be as sharp and show less detail.

 

99% of prints that leave my studio are matte. as a matter of fact I always print matte unless the client asks for it.

 

hope that helps..

[starchild]

Your explanation makes total sense, thanks so much for your professional opinion. That really helps )

[Christine]

what is lustre print. my wedding photos come with that or glossy...is that matte?

[Robyn Louise Photography]

I vote for matte, as long as you are using a decent lab / printer... because otherwise they may appear to dark / dull, and you might be better off with glossy....