There a dozens of photo paper types available across hundreds of brands.  Photo papers all have their own characteristics in the way they absorb ink to hold an image.  Tanami Photography has detailed experience with many paper types and manufacturer brands.  We can produce the same photograph in a number of print finishes to achieve a variety of print presentation results.

The photographic papers used by Tanami Photography are professional grade papers that come in a variety of photo finishes:

• Semi-gloss (Lustre)
  • Mild gloss finish.
  • Low surface shine.
  • Smooth finish.
  • Vibrant colours with good contrast and tones.
  • Light weight paper (some brands can be medium weight).
  • 30 years plus print life.
• Full Gloss
  • High gloss finish.
  • High surface shine (high gloss emulsion finish).
  • Smooth finish.
  • Very vibrant colours with excellent contrast and deep, rich tones.
  • Light to Medium weight paper.
  • 30 years plus print life.
• Matte (flat with no shine)
  • Flat finish.
  • No surface shine (very low light reflection).
  • Smooth finish (usually with slight paper texture).
  • Softer colours with good contrast and smooth tones.
  • Heavy to double weight paper.
  • 50 years plus print life.
• 100% cotton rag (flat with no shine)
  • Cotton fibre weave.
  • Flat finish.
  • No surface shine (very low light reflection).
  • Light textured finish.
  • Softer colours with good contrast and smooth tones.
  • Double weight cotton rag.
  • 100 years plus print life.

These papers are fade resistant by design and have print lives of greater than 30 years (in some cases greater than 50 and 100 years).  Photo inks and pigments are applied to these papers using a nine ink colour and black & white delivery system to obtain excellent colour and tonal ranges.  Print accuracy is greatly increased by using printing profiles that match the print device, ink and target paper type.

In addition to the base papers listed above there are many other choices such as satin, art, velvet, water colour, canvas, etc.  We can usually find photo paper types and finishes that fit customers' photographic needs.