Monday, September 29, 2008

The big debate: Matte or Glossy Finish



You've picked your design, colors, fonts, wording and selected the perfect photo(s) for your birth announcement. Now the last decision to make is what kind of paper : matte or glossy finish.

This is a personal decision, but I will give you a few properties of each to help facilitate your decision.

Matte: Photos printed on matte paper have less glare in bright light and withstand much more touching. If you have a black and white photo, these tend to look better on a duller, matte finish. The drawback of this type of finish is the colors. They tend to not look as vibrant and crisp as a glossy finish.

Glossy: Photos printed on glossy paper have clearer colors and a much more vibrant look. And some people just like the shiny finish. The main drawback of these is that fingerprints tend to be more of a problem. And they also tend to have a lot of glare when viewing the images.

Both finishes make a great canvas for your photo birth announcements and it comes down to your own personal taste.

We offer both types of paper, and there is a section to enter your choice on the ordering page.

There is no wrong choice, only personal choice.


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