We here at 1 Hour Photo love to say “Wow, what a great photo!” when looking at the back of our cameras. But, being printing people, it’s that much better when our jaws drop while looking at a print.
One of our newest additions is the Metallic Print. We call this the “Wow” print. You need to try one and see what we mean.
Sailing and any great bright outdoor photos go great on an ultra glossy metallic finish print.
An example of a great candidate for printing on metallic paper, this image was printed to 20″ x 30″ dimension. The photographer Martha Blanchfield (Renegade Sailing) shares that the white spinnakers glisten and the San Francisco Bay waters looks lush and translucent. Details pop throughout the photo print.
What is a Metallic Print?
A metallic print will have the same weight, texture and suppleness as a traditional print—but it will look noticeably different. Metallic photos are produced by outputting your photo file onto a specially developed laminated paper; it’s not the ink or a surface treatment that adds the metallic feel. You will notice an iridescent sheen or metallic quality throughout the photo. Additionally, a much sharper image is rendered with depth and detail.
The end result is a remarkable glossy print with a dazzling sheen, deep clarity, more vibrant tones and a sharper look.
- Striking, distinctive metallic look
- Natural-looking skin tones
- Increased color gamut gives rich impact
- Intense blacks and higher color saturation
- Crisper lines that preserve detail
- Reflective, pearl like metallic glossy surface
- Brightens photos and colors by adding a High Dynamic Range (HDR) appearance
Suggestions for a Great Metallic Print
- Photos that have lots of blues and greens
- Photos that display liquids, such as the ocean or a pond
- Photos with a bevy of deep rich jewel tones
- Photos that have reflections or reflected surfaces, such as fireworks or candlelight
- And “high-key” photos that have a lot of bright white
Try metallic prints, or ultra glossy prints with your color or black & white photos–even images where you’ve used a color filter like a Lomo effect. Metallic Glossy Photo Print Sizes :
4×6 | 5×7 | 8×10 | 11×14 | 12×18 | 16×20 | 20×30
1HourPhoto ultra glossy Prints are printed on Kodak Professional Endura Metallic Photographic Paper. The Kodak proprietary laminate layers increase the durability and tear resistance of the print, helping ensure that your images will last for years.