Paper Choices

Nothing changes a photo more than the paper it's printed on. From traditional photo papers to watercolor papers and canvases--we have a choice to meet your needs and make your print unique!


Favorite Paper Combinations

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These are our favorite paper and printer combinations--the ones we think produce the best results. Choose the surface that best fits the mood of your photo, and make a stunning print to share with the world.

Gloss Photo Fuji Crystal Archive Gloss printed with the Chromira50 inch maximum width
This traditional glossy photo paper has beautiful color and rich, deep blacks. If you're looking for a standard glossy print, this is the choice for you.

Matte Photo Fuji Crystal Archive Matte printed with the Chromira50 inch maximum width
Like its gloss counterpart, this paper also has beautiful color and deep blacks. This is a great option for those who prefer a non-glossy surface, or for photos that will be handled a lot.

SuperGloss Fuji Flex SuperGloss printed with the Chromira30 inch maximum width
This is the glossiest paper you can use -- there's no other material like it! SuperGloss offers the deepest and richest colors, and incredible shadow detail. It practically glows with light from within. The surface is similar to Ilfochrome papers that have been popular with professional photographers for years.

Fuji Pearl Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl printed with the Chromira30 inch maximum width
This truly unique paper combines Fuji's long lasting Crystal Archive emulsion with a base containing natural mica and titanium dioxide to create a pearl/metal appearance within the print.

Silver Rag Crane Museo Silver Rag printed with Epson 9800 K3 Photo Black44 inch maximum width
An inkjet paper with a surface similar to traditional darkroom processes, such as fiber based silver gelatin B&W prints, and color dye-transfer prints. This is one of the best choices for B&W printing.

Watercolor Smooth Hahnemühle Photo Rag printed with Epson 9800 K3 Matte Black44 inch maximum width
Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 is a 100% cotton rag artist's paper which allows prints to look like platinum, palladium, watercolor, or other alternative print processes. It is our most popular paper for photographers looking for something "different" from standard photo papers.
With Epson K3 Photo Black inks it produces stunning depth, detail, and subtlety.

Canvas Glossy DAS GEO Glossy Water Resistant Canvas printed with Epson 9800 K3 Photo Black44 inch maximum width
Give your photos or artwork the feel and texture of canvas. This glossy canvas has excellent color fidelity and depth, helping to reproduce the subtleties of your images. This canvas is water resistant and ready to display without any additional coating.

Canvas Matte DAS Matte Water Resistant Artist Canvas printed with Epson 11880 K3 Vivid Magenta Matte Black44 inch maximum width
Give your photos or artwork the feel and texture of canvas. This matte canvas has a softer appearance than our glossy canvas, but still has excellent color fidelity and depth to reproduce the subtleties of your images. This canvas is water resistant and ready to display without any additional coating. It can also be coated with various sprays to produce semigloss or glossy appearances.

Luster Photo Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper printed with Epson 11880 K3 Vivid Magenta Photo Black60 inch maximum width
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper has been a longtime favorite for inkjet printing because it looks and feels just like Fuji Crystal Archive Matte. This paper choice is popular with our customers who own a small Epson printer. It allows them to offer larger prints than they can make themselves, while using the same paper they use to create their smaller prints.

Don't see what you want? See our Custom Paper Combinations for more options.


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