How Satin Photos Can Benefit Personal and Professional Projects

Satin photos are a unique style of photos in that they are both aesthetically pleasing and also serve some functional purposes.  When printing photos, it’s easy to stick to using an everyday glossy photo paper because it is a multi-purpose, traditional-looking paper.  However, depending on your project a different type of photo may work better for you than the typical glossy photo.  For example, are you concerned that the photo will have glare or pick up fingerprints?  There are benefits to using different types of photo papers—it just depends on your personal preference.

Satin photos have an appearance that looks like a mix of a glossy photo and a matte photo.  The photo paper is also known as luster paper because of the soft, smooth finish.  Since the coating is not sticky like a glossy or high gloss finish, satin photos are therefore better at resisting fingerprints.  Plus, they are more visible from a distance because the softer finish does not produce glare.  This is a great feature to consider when printing photos for presentations or displays.  In most cases, you can find satin photo paper in two sizes: 4”x6” and 8.5”x11”.

When it comes to printing photo documents, such as business reports or brochures, satin photo paper is an excellent material.  Look out for printable brochure paper; it usually features a matte-satin finish that is designed to bring out the colors and details of your document.  Once printed, your document will fold easily (if necessary), look highly professional, and protect from the wear and tear of handling.

At the end of the day, some people simply prefer the look and feel of a satin photograph to other types of photos.  You can use them in photo albums, scrapbooks, arts and crafts projects, and much more.  Satin paper is also a popular choice when making photo greeting cards or invitations.  With the help of a design program you can make classy and memorable photo cards for your loved ones—and printing them on satin paper is sure to impress! 

The great thing about satin photo paper is that you can usually find it in the same price range as everyday glossy or matte photo paper, so there’s really no disadvantage to trying it out.  If you like it, you may want to check out a professional quality satin paper.  Your photos will have all the benefits of the satin finish but they will also be of exceptional quality and are likely to last much longer.