7 PHOTO PRINTING MISTAKES to AVOID (with examples)

[@NigelDanson]

Let get a great list of papers types and ideas on what to use for different types of photography. Pebbles didn’t think much to her portrait 🤣👊

[@kevins8575]

That would be very helpful. Also, some of us use commercial printers, especially for large format. I use Costco; they have Epson 7800 series printers and use Fujifilm Photo Satin Paper (270 gsm). ps. Your experience with commercial labs (in general, not specific labs) would be very helpful.

[@SethPay]

Nigel Danson I’ve only printed one of my ‘final’ images and it was on a glossy format and I can totally see what you’re talking about putting it behind glass. I would love to start experimenting with the Matte to get that subtle and dynamic texture to my landscapes and achieve a more accurate portrayal of color and light and an overall more professional look. Thanks for the super relevant and useful info, Nigel!

[@nickRS100]

I’ve only had a photo printer a month (Canon Pixma Pro 100s). I’m loving it and have gone “all in”. I’m going to to give a shout out to:- Firstcall Baryta Traditional Fibre Fineart This is actually a Firstcall Photographic (UK shop) plain package version of Innova Exhibition Photo Baryta 310gsm. It’s a lustre baryta paper which is good value at 60p an A4 sheet. It had a good printer profile on the Innova website. I’ve also used Firstcall’s even cheaper gloss and satin paper (about 30p an A4 sheet). I’m very happy with the results BUT I needed to make my own printer profile with a Datacolor SpyderPrint as I think the ICC printer profiles for the relevant paper on the Innova site were poor. Neither Innova nor Firstcall seem to offer the profile making service that Fotospeed does as far as I’m can see. Few people are going to go to the expense or bother of doing their own profiles I suspect.

[@jasonwiser4711]

Hi Dave. I have to agree with you on the Epson exhibition fiber ad I also agree with your opinion on the blacks. I have been very happy with the Epson signature series papers. I have just started using the mettalic luster and glossy both. With the right image, the glossy is amazing.

[@jasonwiser4711]

That sounds great to me. But right now I will need to use the paper that I already have. Is there somewhere I can send images?

[@nikarey6487]

*Loving my **Bestt.Digital** portable Printer. Small enough to carry in my little bag and not at all heavy. Getting a lot of use out of it and having a great time printing on the go. Works for me.*

[@greatpix]

Nigel, I worked in the photo industry for 27 years and have been a photographer for nearly 50 years. FYI, Baryta is not a texture of the paper but a clay like coating laid down before the light sensitive emulsion is laid down and is available on different textures of paper. It has more to do with D-Max or enabling darker/richer colors or greys/blacks. Longer lasting prints than ones printed on resin coated papers.

[@balancedaudio]

Hi Nigel. Just a thought have you considered doing a video on mounting, framing and displaying your photos?

[@maureendanson7899]

I gave up printing years ago and quite honestly nearly lost interest in photography altogether, then I found a video on you tube by mistake but it was about printing on Fotospeed paper, after watching your video as well I have decided to try Fotospeed Patinum Etching I loved the way it made your prints look. Its been a while but I carn't wait to get out with my camera again, got my inspiration back.

[@bcrigg9388]

This video opened my eyes after a year of printing everything on Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster. My wife & I are blown away by the difference & mood if photo & paper are matched. I WILL try the “Cotton Etching Paper” you showed & know what photo I will print in it! Thank You Sir Nigel!

[@glennturnbull8568]

Thanks Nigel. Great seeing some informative video's on printing. I use a Canon Pro-100, but like you did, I was just using the standard settings for quite a while, only last week, I've taken up Fotospeed's offer and just sent off my papers for calibration. My current favourite is NST Bright White, but my experience of all these papers is limited, hence this video being useful in getting some idea of what is available, and the subjects they're best at representing.

[@pgcknaphill1892]

I loved this, I'm so poor at printing for 3 reasons (a) I'm colourblind and folk make all sorts of comments about weird greens & oversaturated reds (b) I've been almost embarassed to print... you know the lies "I'm not good enough" or "how arrogant" rather than "what joy" (c) without printing, digital photography is almost free, so I've never convinced myself to invest & budget for it. Nigel - you have changed the above! I retire in a year from now - I'm going to research printers & paper and build up to a NEW aspect to my retirement project (photographing, using macro, all the flowers that define ancient woodland)... now I will PRINT each one, mount it properly (another retirement project) and display original signed copies around my teaching room. Thank you for your inspiration in today's video, sometimes the biggest impacts come from the simplest of encouragements.

[@stevehayward1854]

If you use a colour chart like the Colorchecker passport when you take the image, it is really easy to get the correct colour when you post process. I use on and I bought it after another guy with colour blindness said he used it and it saved his photography as he was only doing B&W because he couldn't trust his colour judgement

[@pgcknaphill1892]

Thanks for the confirmation, I'd considered that - I'm hoping that Lr sliders for Vib & Sat adjust each colour evenly - I suppose I should also use the proofing capabilities of Lr to check when individual colours are close to being blown out, too. I prefer matt-cotton or even strongly textured papers - I think it would be a matter of calibrate, calibrate, calibrate, then checking with a friend who is an artist, thus gradually gaining confidence. As papers also influence colour it could take a while..... but hey, that's what retirement should bring :-)

[@brandoncrowson9001]

Hello,Nigel I'm new to photography and I've really enjoyed your videos,,,I believe when I get to the point if making my own prints,I would like to try photospeed. Look forward to your videos every Sunday. Keep up the good work and give Pebbles a treat for me.

[@sarimner]

We need more PRINTING videos from you! Great video ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I really love the Fine Art Museum Etching from Canon! But I only have their pro platinum paper to compare with. I love both of them and really think they have different and superb qualities. I really need to start print more! :)

[@janssenstoon]

I have my Canon printer from the beginning of this year. I’m also convinced by you, Thomas Heaton and Peter McKinnon to print my images. By owning a printer the threshold to print my images is mutch lower than when I have to use a print service. Beside the learning curve of printing (settings, color management, papers,..), it’s a lot of fun! I’m now using PermaJet papers and I’m very happy with the results. They also offer the free service for profiling your printer.

[@bramhollands5175]

At this moment I use plus semi gloss paper from canon. But a lot of my prints, especially my landscape pictures in the forrests of the Netherlands don't look like I want. I just started printing my photos and your tips are just awesome! Printing looks simple, but it simple isn't. I would like to try the textured paper because I think it would suit (most) of my images best. Keep up the great work Nigel, your videos are great and I like to watch them and I learn a lot of it. You are a true craftsman.

[@Steve56-w9r]

Love the photos you showed in the video. Great work. My favorite paper is matte because it doesn't reflect like glossy does.

[@markprice470]

Great video Nigel, some invaluable tips. I have been using hahnemuhle (excuse the spelling...) German etching - looks great in black and white especially when the image has some texture as well.

[@noorallawati5390]

Wow your photos are breathtaking! I print family and trips photos on Canon's gloss and semi-gloss for albums. Glossy is amazing for those vibrant bright colors! but the darker colors are great on semi! Thank you for the tips!

[@rubenmedrano7357]

I've only used a few different papers but my favorite so far is Canon Pro Platinum. I just ordered a sample pack from Moab Paper and I'm excited to see what they have to offer.

[@GARY1951A]

Another valuable video Nigel! I also love printing - it makes such a big difference! I typically use a "Red River Paper, Ultra Pro Satin, 68lb". After watching your video, I think I will use some different paper types that match the mood of my images! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!!

[@katk7925]

Red river ROCKS...try polar pearl metallic for an amazing BW print..they glow. And not as$$ as Hahnemuhle or others

[@mjg.photography]

Hi Nigel, Another great video. I use Canon Pro Platinum and Hahnemuhle Photo Rag. Keep up the good work. Michael.

[@benmalone7659]

I love my matt paper but it’s just a generic paper off amazon but I will definitely be taking your advice on papers and will looking into the companies you suggested thanks Nigel

[@maggiedormer1208]

Very clear and informative video. I was having major problems with dark prints. I’d calibrated my monitor etc etc but it wasn’t until the penny dropped that I was letting my printer decide the settings rather than Lightroom that I saw some improvement. I have obtained the Fotospeed profiles for my printer and some paper samples (great service by the way) so now just need to try them out. Moving house so keep putting it off.

[@mikebarber6813]

I had really struggled with printing but your previous vlog on printing set me on the right path and this one only adds to my knowledge. I used to use canon paper (the pro platinum) but could never get a print I enjoyed, I've changed to Photospeed and with them providing a colour profile it has made such a difference, the one I am using most of at the moment is the Platinum Baryta 300, for the price it just seems excellent quality. What would be interesting is how you frame your prints without cropping as off the shelf frames all seem to have limited sizes and if you look at the bespoke frame making services it can get very expensive very quickly. Thank you for taking the time to explain the whole printing process in an understandable way.

[@lukeatu68]

Another great informative video, I have an HP printer but I print on a gloss paper, would love to try the colour etching paper, as it looks amazing on the woodland image with the blue bells.

[@c_steve_j]

Very informative video, thank you for the tips. I'm new to the world of photography but it is something I'm very excited about. Still learning and getting comfortable with the camera and lenses that came with the camera, a Canon by the way. Printing my own shoots right now is not in the budget, but I do print some of my favorites through a service. I watched a video of yours a while back where you talked about printing your shots as a way of improving your photography. And you were right! And printing has allowed me to create my own personal gallery here at home. Often I go into the gallery with a cup of coffee, look at the shots and remember the day I shot them and what it took to get the shot. I love being in the woods with the camera. And I love shooting macro while I'm in the woods, fungi in particular. I'm also a big fan of black & whites. Because of my personality, not glitzy or glossy, when I do start to print my own shots I will lean towards the matte, textured papers and for the black & whites a mild glossy paper. Like my choice of papers, I'm not all blue jeans and sweatshirts. Thanks for keeping me motivated and growing my photography skills.

[@louisevessey]

I love Epson Cold Press Bright as a matt paper for black and white portraits and Hahnemuhle Photo Rag for colour. We can't get Fotospeed paper here in Canada. I shoot with Fuji XT2 so it would be interesting to try Fuji's papers. My printer is the Epson P800. I have a bunch of client work to print today. For that I use Epson Premium Luster. Happy printing!

[@lennartphotography]

Thanks for all tips. I use Hahnemühle Fine Art paper (210 gr). I just got back a lovely print of a foggy woodland picture. Keep up the good work.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Thank you Nigel, this video is just another in your series of educational videos; well done! This video truly helped to identify lots of problems I'm sure we've all had! In this video it brought out to me, the many other options for printing photographs and paper. Since I am a beginner, I've used nothing but HP Photo Paper,Matte and Gloss. What really brought this video to light, for me, was after receiving your print "Morning Rays, Yosemite Valley"! This print truly jumps out and comes to life on the slightly textured paper vs.than just plain matter or seeing it on your website; outstanding Sir! Seeing the proof is now very evident and I've have a lot to learn! I thank you for all I've learned, so far, and looking for to learning more!

[@robertbergstrom7029]

Hi Nigel, I just went to a printing workshop, thinking about investing in a printer. I'm reviewing your printing videos, very helpful. Thanks. Bob

[@vernonsza]

When browsing some of my favorite websites, such as Magnum Photos, I noticed that the photos are often advertised as being printed on Fujifilm Crystal Archive. I think that's the paper I would use. I'd like to start printing soon and am going to use the tips you gave here in this video.

[@alanolander9983]

Fuji Crystal Archive is not an inkjet paper. It's exposed with light and developed in chemicals.

[@carriegiordano5257]

Can’t wait to get started printing again! Canson Baryta is my fav! But I may just have to try out fotospeed!!

[@glensumner3425]

Great vid (as usual;) Nigel I use fotospeed platinum Etching is my go to paper also the platinum Baryta which is replacing the smooth pearl, I also sometimes use the ntbrightwhite315 textured paper...

[@jonathanjoncas1850]

Great video on the many facets of printing, really like the part about the papers. I am a huge fan of playing with different types of papers, some of my favorites are Epson Hot Press Bright and Hot press Natural, Canson Baryta Photographique was a great one also.

[@On3legs]

Super helpful Nigel. Just ordered myself a printer and you’ve answered some questions for me. As for paper, I am with you, I like the rag papers, I think they give me a better result. Cheers, Ben

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Ben

[@DiegoMcCartney]

What a great in depth video here Nigel. Appreciate the insight. I get so motivated to stop outsourcing my prints when I see your videos. I’m thinking of getting my hands on a canon pro 1000 as well. Thanks for sharing again. Cheers

[@polemoor]

Saw all of the movies you did so far and I must say I absolutely think you are brilliant. I'd love to have one of your images around just to remind me to get up and get creative :) I am slowly starting to learn all of this in my free time - it is not easy and I feel I have ideas for interesting compositions but have to improve my skills to get most of my camera (D5200) before posting stuff anywhere wider... but you, with your attitude, inspire me to just get creating. I am going on holidays in 2 weeks and intend to get up for sunrise few times to try and apply all I learned from your movies there in nicer scenery! And find brilliant views that maybe nobody there found so far. I hope you will never run out of energy and keep making the videos as you're my favourite youtuber so far! and also most impressive landscape photographer as well. You probably wouldn't say that you're the best yourself but I mean what you find beautiful in landscapes is 100% what I do and it is for me new experience to know someone with a sense of aesthetics so similar to what I have! Cheers!

[@NigelDanson]

So kind - made my day 👍🕺🏻

[@waynewilkins007]

Great video, I also started to use Fotospeed and it’s been a great help learning from your mistakes (your journey), used roll paper mostly but have now changed to A3plus, I’m using the two you have mentioned, NST 315, platinum Baryta 300 and the platinum lustre 270. My favourite is the NST. Love the honesty, keep those videos coming

[@bobrutan4735]

Very interesting video - thanks for the info. I have a Canon Pro100 printer and a BenQ monitor (calibrated). I have tried different papers, but always seem to go back to Canon Platinum and Canon Semi-Gloss. I liked the matt and textured Fotospeed demo you showed and will probably try them in the future. Appreciate your sharing of knowledge.

[@larsthoren3282]

I really like Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta 315g, a very versetile paper.

[@ajhertel]

Amazing! I no longer feel like I'm going mad thinking there is something wrong with me. I have a MacBook and a new iMac, both I have to have the brightness set all the way down to 4 or 5. I'm so glad it's not just me. I just discovered your channel, thanks in advance for sharing all your knowledge!

[@maiareim]

I would love to try the hahnemuhle and baryta matte papers. I have liked the Epson papers and inks in past. Now I have anew Canon printer and haven’t found the paper I like. I am a huge fan of your videos. I find them most inspirational.

[@gregsilver]

Great video on your printing process. Like you I used to only print on photo paper that came with my printer. Fotospeed paper looks like it would definitely be great to try. Thanks for the work you put into these videos!

[@simonturnbullphotography]

Very helpful and fully agree with the tips. For many months I had my monitor too bright and couldn’t understand why everything printed dark. I’ve tried many of the papers you mention and certainly like the matte best. A paper I do like is the Canon Pro Premium matte. Would be interested in others views on this but I don’t think it’s far off the brands you have mentioned and prints well without ICC profiling. Cheers, Simon

[@paulrelf88]

Hi Nigel. I am new to photography and am finding your videos very helpful and inspiring. As a newbie i have only printed 2 photos and it was only on standard paper from WHsmiths. But even so i got a great feeling looking at my finished work. I do a fair bit of wood lathe turning and its the same feeling of working on a bit of timber, putting different skills into creating something and holding a finished item in your hands at the end. Or like cooking a meal, putting all the ingredients together then the satisfaction of yourself and others enjoying somthing you created. Thats why i agree that printing your work is important. It's the finishing part to enjoy and appreciate. I've just come back off holiday from Eskdale in Cumbria and have taken my first long exposure photo of a waterfall that i am very proud of. I would love to be able to print it on the Photospeed cotten etching as i think the texture of the paper would add to the water and surrounding foliage perfectly. Hopefully one day. Thanks again for your great videos. I'll look forward to seeing more.

[@DanielMacRostie]

Great video Nigel! Answered a lot of questions I had around printing. I bought a Hahnemuhle sample pack recently and my favorite so far is the Photo Rag Bright White 310gsm. Cheers!

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Danny. Yeah the photo rag is nice. Happy printing 👊👍

[@MorkSD]

Hi Nigel! Would you mind making a video (or a short) talking about white point and D-max values of the paper you like to print with? Even the difference that the material makes, like in a 100% cellulose paper vs cotton or ragging, would be nice to hear about. Thank you for all your work. I'm really enjoying the experience of printing my own pictures on good quality paper and not from the basic printers of the local copy-shop

[@stefankuhn6887]

Thanks for that video, Nigel - not to print is a no go!! My favourite paper on an Epson R 2880 is the Moab Rag Brite White. It‘s a mat paper an looks good even behind glass. I am just planning to change to a Canon printer, because I have problems with the Epson - different ones with Windows 10 and Mac OS!

[@simonb700]

Like you, I used to print in a darkroom years ago - I say darkroom, it was usually a loft or bathroom! I work away during the week and sitting in my hall at home is my new Canon Pro-10s, which arrived Monday, and a pack of Fotospeed Baryta which I cannot wait to unpacked and get printing this weekend. After watching your inspirational video I really want to try Fotospeed NST which looks very interesting. What made me choose Fotospeed is various recommendations, including yours, and the free ICC profiling. Can’t wait!

[@robertfalcone8031]

Hey Nigel, Just started watching your videos great stuff. Always full of useful tips...Thank You!!! I'm in the process of picking a printer to start printing at home. When I get setup I'm going to give the Fotospeed paper a try. I've also been looking into Red River Paper.

[@NigelDanson]

You will love the paper.

[@soumyadippaul2211]

Nice video Nigel, hope to one day get into home printing. And when talking about papers I like textured paper, as sky, snow this type of landscape just looks absolutely awesome in those fine textured Matt paper

[@kevins8575]

I think I make all these mistakes quite often! I always use super gloss, but now I'm going to try some alternatives. I just bought some Canon Pro Luster which might look good for some Hawaiian seascapes. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@TheHikeChoseMe]

I use pro luster for my cityscape photos. especially night ones.

[@maxencelemoine4190]

I would like to try some textured paper (Fotospeed cotton etching for example) as I like to shoot rust, old paint on wood... I am curious about the results. 9:48 great picture, it looks like a painting ! I really like the one with the bluebells and the fern.

[@realnatedieckhaus]

Hi Nigel! Came across your channel recently and have been watching them all day. Absolutely love everything you're doing, and I can't even begin to count how many things I've learned so far from it. Keep up the work and cannot wait to see what you put out in the future!

[@7Eggbert]

You Nigel, I don’t really print much, but I should. When I have gotten a print I’ve created in my hands, it’s a great feeling. Thanks to you, I’ll get back into it. I don’t have any brand or paper type but I this something with a bit of texture would work for me. Thanks again for the motivation......

[@Hatchmade]

I’d really like to try out the textured or the matte. I’m just getting into photography and your videos are a big reason. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@bobclothier685]

Thanks, Nigel. I'm with you about making prints. I enjoyed the B+W darkroom days (never did colour). I've been printing digital since 2003, and thought I was doing OK-until you spoke about cropping! I've always been guilty of cropping to suit the paper size (the way I was taught) but I can see the value of constraining to the original image. My workflow has changed. Here in Melbourne, Australia, I can buy Fotospeed so will give it a try. I may be wrong, but I feel a digital image only becomes a photograph when a print is made?

[@Rocking_J_Studio]

So far, my favorite papers have been the Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308g & Red River Aurora Soft White, but I may have to try some Fotospeed papers now.

[@dennisdebono2189]

Hi Nigel for me your point on the type of subject really makes the decision on the type of paper I'd pick but on my wall I'd love a beautiful landscape on the textured paper just like you said giving a water colour painting effect, I'm not there yet photographically but with your continued great advice maybe one day thanks mate.

[@stevemarson9665]

Hi Nigel ..... great informative video ... as usual. Tried lots of papers with mixed success, particularly using LR with its messy settings. Like a few others I have found Calumets' Brilliant Museum Grade Paper excellent..... the Satin Matte is a nice slightly textured bright 300g paper and despite the misnaming Silvergloss White is a finely textured 300g low reflection satin that produces beautiful vibrant and detailed prints. Both are slightly whitened which gives some images a nice 'glow'. Also, I've given up on LR and PS for printing ...... I now use PrinTao 8 (Mac only), which is printer specific and does all the complex stuff automatically in the background resulting in prints exactly as I want them with no glitches and issues. Although relatively expensive I reckon it will eventually pay for itself in the reduction of wasted paper and ink, and up until Imageprint produced a chopped down version (R.E.D) it was a third of their pricing. You've prompted me to brush the cobwebs off the 3880 and print a few of my latest images.

[@davidfong1973]

Thanks for posting this video. Like your 7 printing tips which reinforces my other learning. As a newbie in selling printed photography, I thought using ink like sharpie for signature is better than pencil. Please explain why you sign in pencil.

[@owenodonohoe691]

Enjoyed this video Nigel thanks. I have a canon A4 printer which I get reasonably results, the paper I use is mostly a luster or semi gloss. I would like to try a textured paper but not sure could I use it on my printer.

[@jimhamilton8775]

Great video Nigel. I do the odd bit of printing myself and would tend to use Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk a 310gsm paper.

[@joshcarrick]

Loved this.. had been looking at test packs to try various paper. .. I get ok prints from current printer but like the idea of printing more so an upgrade is due. Many thanks for you vlog and inspiration

[@jimwlouavl]

Watching two years later: this is the best video I’ve seen about printing, especially the tip about cropping for the composition.

[@AdrianW.Photography]

Some useful tips, once again, many thanks Nigel. I am going to check my monitor brightness to ensure it is not too bright. I had never thought about that one. As for printing, I have very limited experience with printing thus far. I tend to prefer matt finish and semi gloss the most.

[@NickAuskeur1]

I've been printing portraits on Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl 285gsm recently, really nice finish and texture throughout. Great video Nigel!

[@jameshind6644]

I have to agree with all you said. The monitor calibration is vital in getting an accurate likeness of the image when it is printed. I was fortunate to get a canon pro 10 very cheap while visiting the Usa recently but getting good quality paper is a challenge here in Australia. I currently use canon pro lustre and find it pretty good but I would like to try a good quality matte or barrista paper.

[@giselesmith7795]

Thank you for the mini course on paper types and how to calibrate for color. As always, great content. I used to always lean toward matte, but you gave me some good reasons to branch out. By the way, Pebbles looked fantastic in her portrait.

[@NigelDanson]

Glad you enjoyed it Gisele - thanks for the kind words 👍

[@christinahill4629]

Hi Nigel!!!!! This video was sooooo helpful. I never printed before and was lost as the amount of option/ choices is overwhelming. After seeing the video I think I would like to try Fotospeed cotton.

[@dianejefferson8652]

I have only used gloss box store papers so far, but I am very interested in trying some of those you described. I have not printed many of my photos yet, but I have tons of digital cards and I just have not printed yet. Now I want to take my skills to a new level.

[@larrylindell1027]

My favorite paper is Ilford Galeria smooth pearl. It is luster type and prints well with both color and b &W. Thanks for your video. Very helpful

[@lukepo9535]

HI Nigel I have an epson pro 3880 that is over 7 years old. I always printed either on glossy or Matte papers and sometimes on luster. I have a cover to keep my epson pro 3880 clean, that I remove only while printing. A service man from epson in a seminar from adorama said that its mandatory to keep a printer clean all the time , that dust is the prime ennemy to all inkjet printers. 1- What papers (cheap) would you recommend for printing images not for resale ? 2- Can you make a video of how to adjust platter height for printing on rag papers & the printer maintenance following your printing (dust & rollers cleaning) ? regards Luke

My favorite papers are Epson's Cold Press Bright for landscapes and nature shot. For architecture I tend to use Epson's metallic luster paper. Great video very informative.

[@camerongraham5916]

Really helpful video, you have really addressed things I was unsure about and afraid to ask, I currently use fotospeed baryta paper, I love using it on colour and long exposures as well as black and white. But I agree with what you said about experimenting with more types!

[@LarryManiccia]

Nice video Nigel! Some very good tips and advice. I agree it's good to try different papers, but my advice would be to be careful not too pick too many. I'd say start with three, maybe four papers and learn the strengths and weakness of each and which type works well with certain types of images. I started out using and have stuck with Canson papers. I use their Baryta Photographique, Platine fiber rag, and PrintMaking Rag mat paper. The quality of the papers is top notch and all produce great results. Although I like Canson I'm certainly up for trying something new.

[@DominicUliano]

Hi Nigel, great follow up video to your first one which was also very good. Here is the US it is difficult to get Fotospeed paper. Unfortunately, Amazon US does not sell it and most Amazon UK sellers won't ship to the US. I think I can order directly off of Fotospeed's website so I may try some after my current supplies run down a bit. I actually use two of the paper's that you recommend in your video. I really like Hahnemule Photo Rag 308 and also 310. My other favorite is the Canson baryta photographic. I was happy to find out that you use both of these also. I just took some photo's of our apple blossoms and may try the Hahnemule Museum Etching if I can find it in a sample pack. Thanks again for a really great video!!

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Great video as always. I used to print everything on Canon Pro Platinum Gloss... I now use Fotospeed NST Bright White 315, this paper is gorgeous. So far I’ve printed some of my wildlife shots, landscape shots & portraits. It’s so versatile. Paper is slightly textured so adds to the photos. I’d be keen to try Fotospeed new cotton paper 👍🏻 Looking forward to the next video.

[@benvanboom8907]

Great tips Nigel, nice usage of the slider in the video... shows the textures of the papers in a good way. Regards, Ben

[@elbrooks]

I've not started printing yet! I do have a printer and I have a sampler pack of papers from Red River to try. It is all a little overwhelming but I am excited to get set up and go. I'm most curious about which paper will work best with B&W. Thanks for sharing!

[@takaharu]

Fantastic tips - I wouldn't ordinarily think of the different paper types, particularly textured so I'll have to give that a go! I did actually pick up some matte photo paper by Canon very recently and found that it worked a lot better than glossy for glass frames that are already glossy, just like you said. That's my favourite type of paper at present and worked exceptionally well for framing our wedding phots but I'll definitely be giving Fotospeed a look and will probably make use of the profile option as you recommended. Again, not something I would've even thought to do with my printer, only the monitor.

[@cragfast06]

Really useful video thanks. Perfectly timed as I'm looking to take the plunge and get some of my better shots onto the walls at home and possibly further afield. I've never used a speciality paper but I would like to try one of the textured papers to really bring out the detail and capture the mood of the image. Keep up the excellent work Nigel - your channel is a brilliant and inspirational learning resource!

[@gianluigipalomba]

I bought my first printer (canon pro 10s) after your video about printing photos, and my favourite paper is the fotospeed Baryta. I quite like the texture of the fotospeed cotton as well!

[@josephhithersay8033]

Great video. I've just discovered your channel and am really loving your approach, as well as your shots! Plus really helpful info on printing to boot! My favourite paper so far is the Hahnemuhle Museum Etching. I find it gives photos a type of life that others just don't. Will certainly be giving the Fotospeed Cotton Etching a whirl to see the results. Keep up the great work

[@GabrielOakPhotography]

Great video Nigel. I personally use Moab Paper. My favorite is the Moab Entrada Bright. Keep up the great work, I look forward to each Sunday.

[@tanyaliepins31]

Love this episode since watching you I definately print a bit more but have sent them off for printing however I was given some paper by a friend and after watching this thought I'd give it a go . Wow I never realised how different paper could change your image. I've used Hahnemuhle fine art inkjet paper the monet canvas 410g Matt textured . Lovely landscape image it's brought out the texture in the rocks the water and trees look amazing slight sheen almost lol painting like . But thank you what a difference. Also followed your advice 're cropping as normally I stick to 2/3 I cropped to the image this time rather than the paper and it looks so much better . Just wish I could send you a picture of how fab it looks .

[@NigelDanson]

The 410g paper is thick and awesome! Thanks for the kind words 👊👍

[@dlphotodlphoto1098]

Thanks you so much for this vlog ,its been really helpful , I have been searching for quite some time to pick one company to go with paper wise and you have helped no end thank you so much .

[@edburrows2439]

Great video, thank you. I use a variety of different papers as I shoot lots of different subjects. I print on a Canon Pro-100 which uses dye inks, so some papers will work better for me on that than for others using pigment inks. For Matt paper, I found the Fotospeed Platinum Matt 280 works well with my printer and has a very smooth surface. NST Bright White that you mentioned also works very well for images that suit that little bit of texture. For lustre, I've just started using Fotospeed Platinum Baryta 300 which I really like, and you can also get in their panoramic format. I also really like to use Permajet's Titanium Lustre, especially on aircraft images which really suit it. Fotospeed's canvas range is also worth experimenting with and produces great results on my printer.

[@GeoffMacdonald]

A really useful video, Nigel, thank you ! I've only just started printing my photos, with several of the mistakes you mentioned! Firstly, my images were far too dark and I needed to boost the exposure by a stop. I cropped a few of my wide shots to fill the paper, which was a mistake. I also started with only gloss paper, but just yesterday tried out some Canon Pro Luster, which is much better. During your video (sorry!) ordered some Fotospeed Signature to try out.

[@zippywalker6406]

My favorite paper is Epson Cold Press Bright. It's a textured matte with very good contrast and gamut.

[@kimmunch6780]

Thank you for such a great informative video - I’m stuck on mistake no 7 myself. It’s just something about not feeling good/worthy enough I think. I’m so hyper critical about my images... but I always love seeing you put your printed photos into your videos, they look gorgeous. I’ll take the plunge soon and print I think - you’ve encouraged me!

[@NigelDanson]

Mistake 7 is the easiest to sort 👍👊👍

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Nigel. Thanks for doing another print episode, particularly for covering item five. I always had a real dilemma about cropping and borders as I wanted the image to look it's best when framed but have recently come round to the same view as you - it was shot that way for a reason so leave it alone ! I'm a big fan of Fotospeed papers (especially the PF Lustre for mono images) and have recently profiled my printer so all good here !! Great video as usual Nigel. Thanks for sharing.

[@trailbound69]

Thank you, loved this. I have started doing my own prints and have enjoyed using luster paper. I have pro gloss paper but stopped using it after I tried luster. I have just tried some velvet paper that is really nice. All new to me right now.

[@ianbrown704]

Another very useful vlog Nigel. I have used Gloss a lot in the past but found that reflections can be a problem, as such I tend to use Matt most of the time for Landscapes and Lustre for close up wildlife images. B&W printing I have found very challenging mainly due to getting the gradation right. Maybe a vlog purely on B&W photography would be useful. cheeers

[@stevehayward1854]

It was interesting to see you used to use Hahnemuhle papers, I use Photorag 308 and Museum Etching but I was intrigued by your description of the Fotospeed papers that I will give it a go. The reverse is true in my club (Plymouth Camera Club) as most people are giving Hahnemuhle a try on seeing the results I have been getting on that paper. So I will keep you informed of my results.

[@mjpthe3rd]

Well I've just upgraded to a new A3 printer and in the process of looking for different papers so this video really helped! I got the usual glossy pack with the printer but also tried the Canon luster paper that has a really nice finish, but after watching this video, I think I'll be ordering some of the fotospeed nst bright white to try 👍🏻👍🏻

[@roberthaken9798]

Great video. You are discussing exactly where I am at with my photography. I've purchased Ilford Galerie Smotth Pearl 310 GSM recently but have only made one print so far which looked pretty good but I'm struggling a little to get the prints looking the same as they are on screen and so have stopped wasting expensive paper for now. My IIyama monitor allows me to set it to sRGB but then takes over the brightness and most other setting for me? I can only calibrate the setting through the graphics driver which came with the computer which I'm playing around with for now. Also, until I've sorted things out with my Epson Expression XP-960 and printer driver, I'm using cheap glossy paper as I cannot afford to waste the expensive paper and ink. Which brings me to another topic. Printer INK! Epson cartridges do not last five minutes and I'm forced to use a cheaper make from Jet Tec which, I have to say, are pretty good. Is it always best to use Epson?? I've thought about this a lot and may buy a cheap 50 quid printer for general use (using cheap third party inks) and use the XP-960 and Epson ink for my photographs only. Back to paper. Having watched many of your KZbin videos and noticed you using Fotospeed, I purchased a Fotospeed A4 test pack which has the manufacturers most popular papers for photography. It is a way to dip your toes in without paying for an expensive pack and regretting the purchase. Cost about £9.16 plus VAT and postage. Follow this link: www.on-linepaper.co.uk/fotospeed/fotospeed-fine-art-and-photo-papers-test-pack. kind regards, Robert Haken

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks Robert 👍

[@MrCorels]

Thank you for the great video. I normaly print on Ilford Gallery paper on my Canon 9000 mark ii pro. I’ll try some of your recommanded papers.

[@CARLA19822]

So helpful! There isn’t much out there in terms printing, your tips are excellent. Thank you very much.

[@ninacleven7889]

I have an Epson printer and used their exhibition fiber paper and their ultra premium photo paper luster. Would like to try printing more often than I do and try some different papers and your recommendations sound like great suggestions. Enjoyed your video, very informative and well presented. Your prints look amazing.

[@alanwsmith]

Hi Nigel, great video. Very useful, been looking for a video just like this. I have limited experience printing my photos and have only just started to print more often. Paper types I like the most so far are lustre and Matt finish, not a big fan of glossy papers. I recently got the test packs from fotospeed which are great, so many different types to try out. I find it is just a matter of picking the right one for the image now.

[@simontull7511]

Great video Nigel, thanks for posting. I am just about to buy a decent large format printer so the timing was perfect.