Fine Art Print Paper
Selecting the right paper is an essential part of presenting a fine art photograph. The paper’s texture, finish, and tonal qualities can enhance depth, colour, and mood, transforming how the image is experienced. I work only with premium, archival-grade materials to ensure each print not only looks exceptional but will last for generations.
Premium Fine Art Printing
Hahnemuhle Paper
Baryta
High-contrast detail, deep blacks, elegant sheen.
German Etching
Tactile, painterly textures, matte presence.
Metallic
Luminous highlights, reflections, bold colour.
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta
Baryta
A museum-grade cotton paper with a smooth surface and subtle gloss. The baryta coating delivers exceptional tonal range, deep blacks, and crisp detail — ideal for high-contrast or richly detailed works.
Specifications
• 315 gsm
• 100% cotton, acid- and lignin-free
• Semi-gloss baryta coating
• Smooth surface with slight sheen
• Bright white tone
• Archival quality
• Best for high-detail, high-contrast prints
Design application
This paper’s elegant finish makes it perfect for gallery-style framing under glass or acrylic, especially in minimalist or modern interiors. Its smooth surface and subtle sheen work well in spaces where lighting can be controlled to avoid glare, making it a refined choice for boardrooms, living rooms, or exhibition halls with spotlighting.
Hahnemuhle German Etching
German Etching
A heavyweight paper with a distinct, velvety texture that adds a tactile quality to the print. Its matte, warm-toned surface gives images a softer, more painterly presence, making it well suited to expressive compositions, textured subjects, and fine detail with a natural, organic feel.
Specifications
• 310 gsm
• 100% alpha cellulose, acid- and lignin-free
• Matte, pronounced texture
• Soft, rough feel
• Warm white tone
• Museum-grade archival longevity
• Best for textured, painterly images
Design application
Its textured, matte surface reduces reflections, making it ideal for display in bright or open spaces. Perfect for rustic, vintage, or nature-inspired interiors, it works beautifully in timber frames or with wide, natural mat boards. The paper’s warm tone pairs well with softer lighting and traditional décor, lending a handcrafted feel to the presentation.
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Metallic
Metallic
A striking paper with a natural white base and distinctive metallic sheen. It enhances images with strong highlights, reflective surfaces, or bold colour palettes, adding depth, luminosity, and a sense of movement. The pearlescent finish makes it ideal for photographs where light plays a key role in the composition.
Specifications
• 340 gsm
• 100% cotton
• High-gloss metallic finish
• Reflective sheen
• Natural white base
• Archival-grade durability
• Best for high-impact metallic effects
Design application
Its shimmering finish makes it a statement piece in contemporary or luxury interiors. Particularly effective in spaces with directional lighting — such as galleries, lounges, or reception areas — it works well in sleek black, white, or metallic frames. Ideal for dramatic images, it brings energy and vibrancy to modern open-plan living spaces or commercial displays.
Fine Art Paper Options
Paper Alternatives
While my primary choices are the above Hahnemühle papers, some works may be better suited to other premium materials from Ilford or Canon — such as Ilford Baryta, Ilford Metallic Gloss, and Canon Pro Platinum, Pro Luster, or Pro Premium Matte. I’ll always choose the paper that best serves the image and ensures long-term stability.
Every print is produced to museum archival standards and embossed with my unique signature mark, ensuring both quality and authenticity for collectors.
Canon, Ilford & Select Premium Brands
Luster / Metallic / Gloss
A carefully curated selection of other premium fine art papers from leading brands such as Ilford and Canon. These options are chosen only when they offer a visual or textural quality that, in my professional judgement, better complements the specific image than my primary Hahnemühle choices. Examples include the deep, darkroom-style blacks of Ilford Baryta, the vivid pearlescence of Ilford Metallic Gloss, and the balanced satin finish of Canon Pro Luster — the paper shown here. Each is selected to enhance the artwork’s presentation while maintaining professional archival standards.
Specifications
• Typical weights between 210–325 gsm
• Archival-grade or professional gallery quality
• Matte, satin, luster, metallic, or gloss finishes depending on the paper
• Neutral to bright white tones
• Designed for long-term pigment ink stability
• Chosen specifically to enhance the character of the image
Design application
These papers are often ideal for achieving a specific effect — from the high-gloss, ultra-vivid impact of Canon Pro Platinum to the soft, glare-free refinement of Canon Pro Premium Matte. They can suit a range of interiors, from contemporary spaces where metallic sheen adds energy, to softly lit rooms where matte or satin surfaces create a calm, understated elegance. If one of these papers is used for your print, it is because I believe it provides the most compelling visual and tactile presentation for that particular work.