Which photographic or Fine art paper should I choose
C Type Matt / Gloss photographic printing
Our Fuji Crystal Archive C Type matt and gloss papers are perfect for photographic exhibition printing and the ideal ‘all-rounder’ paper type. They are most suitable for traditional photographs, whether landscapes or portraiture, but not for illustrations.
Technically a C Type print is a colour photographic paper. This means that while it is possible to produce a Black and White print on this paper, there is a danger of a slight colour cast, generally between Green and Magenta, so for the best results from a Black and White image, you should choose a Silver Gelatin Resin coated black and white print.
Standard C type Matt or Gloss prints are suitable for nearly all types of Photographic Mounting and Framing, and can be produced up to 1.22 x 2.74m, allowing for Mural size prints.
Direct to Media UV printing
Direct to Media (UV) printing is an inkjet print, using UV cured inks onto any flat surface, up to 3m x 2m in size, and less than 10cm in depth. We supply a range of materials for printing on to, such as Foamex, Dibond, MDF, Aluminium and Perspex. Or we can print to your supplied material. Dependent on the material used, these prints are weatherproof and can be used for outdoor displays.
© Terry O’Neill / Courtesy Maddox Gallery.
Metro’s professionalism, quality & genuine dedication to photographic talent make them our number one choice for exhibition production & printing.
— Lisa Farrell, British Journal of Photography
I’ve worked with Metro for over twenty years – retouching and printing for exhibitions, both in UK and internationally. The team have always been great in producing my work to a high level.at makes them a pleasure to work with.
— Sarah Jones, Artist
It is not only the superior quality of the prints produced – whether they be silver gelatin, c-type, or archival pigment prints – but also Metro’s high level of customer service that makes them a pleasure to work with.
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At Vogue and National Portrait Gallery we can say, without any question, how much we appreciate the quality of the work and service provided by Metro.