Photo Finish
The Digital Photographer's Guide to Printing, Showing, and Selling Images
Chapter One
Choosing the Printer
and Medium
Chapter Contents
Choosing a Printer
Specialty Inksets
Setting the Mood
Media Options
Paper Properties
For the vast majority of serious photographers,
the final print defines the photograph. We put a
tremendous amount of time, money, and effort
into capturing and optimizing images, and most
of these images are shared and enjoyed in the
form of a print. Choosing the right printer and
print medium for a particular image is a key step
in producing a print you'll be proud of.
Choosing a Printer
When photographers think of output, the first thing that comes to mind is a print. The
defining moment for photographers working in the digital darkroom is when the ink
meets paper. To get the best results, make sure you use a printer that includes features
that will make your workflow efficient and will produce the quality you demand.
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