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07/05/2008 07:46:42 PM · #1 |
Even though I have a nice photo printer it only prints up to 8x10â prints. So whom do you use for quality prints, for yourself and clients?
When printing on my printer the paper is smooth and glossy but I have seen prints from labs that have what I would call a ruff texture to the paper. Is that a form of protection on top of the print?
When framing a photograph, what size frame is required for the following size photographs assuming you wanted it matted?
Print Size Mat Size Frame Size
12x16 ?? ??
8x12 ?? ??
8x10 ?? ??
5x7 ?? ??
4x6 ?? ??
Is their something that can be applied to a photo printed at home that would protect it? Example would be on drop of water on a home printed photo will destroy the print.
Sorry for all the questions but I have a few people wanting me to take portraits of them and their family and a few people wanting a print of a few photos I have already taken.
And last, what is the best way to make sure your home printer is calibrated with your monitor so the print comes out as seen on screen. Some of mine come out slightly darker. And what is the best way to send an image to a lab to be processed to make sure it matches what on my monitor.
Thanks in advance for any replies to my questions.
Scott
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07/05/2008 08:37:32 PM · #2 |
Textured papers are usually used to "soften" the image, to give it a "painterly" texture/look, and , secondarily, to make it harder to scan/copy a photo. AFAIK, it makes no difference in image stability.
There are some paper/ink combinations which promise water-resistance, but I have no idea if they are really effective -- ink-jet prints have only been around for a couple of decades, so who knows ... you might try using a spray fixativem such as is used by artists who work in chalk, charcoal, and pastels.
Probably the best protection is matted and covered by UV-resistant glass. For the most part, I just use photographic prints from Costco, which are printed to Fuji photo paper, and don't have the same issues as ink-jet prints.
Message edited by author 2008-07-05 20:38:01. |
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07/05/2008 08:40:28 PM · #3 |
We use the e-lustre paper in the studio, it's semi-glss. So it's still kinda shiny but it has texture too.
The main reason we never went and switched to glossy. Fingerprints! The glossie's I've seen are real easy to ruin with fingerprints, where the lustre isn't. The lustre is also the default paper at our lab. (Miller) though sometimes I can't help myself and have to order metalic!
srgb profile on your image for most labs as far as i know. but if you're going to a pro lab check with them. Miller color corrects so I don't have to worry to much they do a great job, even ifthey're a bit more expensive than some.
Message edited by author 2008-07-05 20:42:23. |
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07/05/2008 08:55:36 PM · #4 |
Scott if you wanted to protect your prints from water and things like that you could buy this stuff called Workable Fixatif made by Krylon. I used it when I was in GD school for artwork that got handled alot. I just tested it on a print I just had lying around and it works great. Can't even tell I put anything on it, now it resists water.
Here check it out:
//www.madisonartshop.com/krwofi.html
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07/05/2008 09:39:09 PM · #5 |
Thanks everyone for your replies. Greatly appreciated.
About the matte and frame size on the print sizes I listed, can anyone help me on that or lead me in the right direction.
Again I thank everyone of you for your help.
Thanks,
Scott |
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07/05/2008 09:44:15 PM · #6 |
Hey, Scott. I mount all prints 11X17 and larger. That means they get permenantly adhered to heavy foam core, then coated with Grumbacher Varnish and Krylon UV Resistant Clear. For texture, there are a few texurizing varnishes out there too.
As for mats, there is no "rule". You give an image as large a mat as you feel it needs. Larger images tend to look better with larger images.... that is.... if you mat. Since I mount all of my larger images, I don't use mats and I frame with no glass. Bit more artsy and my clients love the look.
For larger prints, you can't go wrong with mpix for non-pros or Millers for pros.
Edit typo
Message edited by author 2008-07-05 21:45:08.
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07/05/2008 09:46:30 PM · #7 |
ADD:
I would like to continue to use my printer for prints 8x10" and smaller. I have a HP C8180 and it will print a lot of pictures before any of the ink needs to be replaced. I like the fact that it has a six cartridge system and I can replace only what needs replacing. For $44 I can get purchase a package containing all six cartridges with double of standard cartridges.
Now I have to find a way to calibrate my monitor and printer. Some pictures come out slightly darker than what I see on my monitor.
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