Hot topic in photography. Which paper is better: Matte or Glossy? We looked at them in class then did our own research. In order to answer the question you have to compare them...
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Matte
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Glossy
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Finish?
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Dull
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Shiny
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Vibrant colours?
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No
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Yes
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Quality?
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Very
Good
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Good
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Good for v. fine detail?
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No
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Yes
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Glare in bright light?
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No
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Yes
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Fingerprints and dust?
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No
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Yes
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Cost?
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Expensive
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Cheaper
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I have come to the conclusion that different paper is better in different situations. Imagine this scenario you live in Miami where it is always sunny and you want to display photographs for an exhibition outside. Which do you choose? In this scenario you are going to choose matte to avoid glare and dust, it costs more but if you want to present them in an exhibition you should use the higher quality paper even if it cost more. No imagine this scenario you want to print a family photograph to place in a frame with glass where it will be kept inside and you live in dreary old britain. Now which would you choose? Glossy because it is cheaper and because it will be in a frame and behind glass there is no risk of getting fingerprints or dust trapped. Also no chance of glare.
PERSONALLY, I prefer matte paper because it feels better when you hold it, it looks better (the shininess of glossy really puts me off), the quality is better and I don't mind paying a little extra for it because I prefer it!
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