Starting to choose papers

[Chris Bishop]

I've watched the LL videos on camera to print.
I print on glossy, as when I used a wet darkroom, I was told anything else wouldn't show the sharpness achieved.
(Non glossy papers in those days were developed to disguise the blurred image from a happy snapper with 110 cameras.)
How does anyone start to choose a paper? They are expensive and subject specific.
I shoot landscapes.
Chris Bishop

[jdoyle1713]

Chris

well My guess is that if you want to use a Glossy paper pick out Samples That take PK Ink and Try a Few shees from All the different brands. There is alot to choose from out there. I dont know what printer you are using so Each manufacture has a Set of Semi Gloss & Gloss Than There is all the Non OME Archival papers..

Try Samplers!!

Cheers and Good Luck
Jim Doyle
http://www.shadesofpaper.com

[PhillyPhotographer]

Hello Chris, trying to choose a paper can be overwhelming to say the least. For the last year I've been using Crane Museo Silver Rag for both my b&w and color photography, I couldn't be happier with it.

http://www.museofineart.com/museosilverrag.aspx

[Chris Bishop]

Shows how much of a beginner I am. I didn't mention I use an "old" style printer with dye inks.
I've spent 2-3 years converting my photography from traditional to digital, concentrating on getting the image "right" before wasting vast amounts of cash (and time) on prints I wouldn't be happy with.
I think I'm there now, and want to try (printing a few),  wasting vast amounts of time and money anyway!
Chris Bishop

[picnic]

Shows how much of a beginner I am. I didn't mention I use an "old" style printer with dye inks.
I've spent 2-3 years converting my photography from traditional to digital, concentrating on getting the image "right" before wasting vast amounts of cash (and time) on prints I wouldn't be happy with.
I think I'm there now, and want to try (printing a few),  wasting vast amounts of time and money anyway!
Chris Bishop
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I'd still recommend buying sample packs from various mfg and distributors.  This is the cheapest way to go--and gives you a wide variety to choose from.  I have stacks of samples for reference (I do just several images for test, both mono and color--so that I have something to compare).  Just be sure, as you buy sample packs that they are recommended for dye inks.  Some papers don't work well with dyes, some not with pigments.  All mfg. will have this info on their site.  

Diane