I am about to have copies of some 120 year old photos made and have been given the option of ordering either glossy or matte. Is one preferable over the other for old photos, or is it a matter of taste? (I hope this question isn't too basic. I'm new to this). Thanks! Phyllis

Phyllis - I think its as much a matter of person preference as anything. I usually print on matte if I'm having something printed from film - just because few (if any) pictures from 100+ years ago were printed on glossy paper. On the other hand if I'm printing on a photo printer from a digital image - I either use a High Gloss paper or a textured paper. I have an Epson 1270 printer - and just don't like the matte paper that goes with the printer. For everyday stuff I use the Konica paper - for good stuff either Pictorico's High Gloss Film or Pictorico's watercolor paper (makes for a neat look on old photos) Patty Phyllis Garratt wrote: > I am about to have copies of some 120 year old photos made and have been > given the option of ordering either glossy or matte. Is one preferable > over the other for old photos, or is it a matter of taste? (I hope this > question isn't too basic. I'm new to this). Thanks! > > Phyllis > > ==== VINTAGE-PHOTOS Mailing List ==== > Checkout the other lists being watched over by your List Mom; > http://mailing_lists.homestead.com/lists.html > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

I always prefer glossy. Main reason is that matte finish has a weave to it. If it is scanned that matte weave is very visable. Connie