Glossy prints have a shiny finish and offer vibrant colours and crisp images.
This finish is highly susceptible to smudging and fingerprints, and tends to cause glare when viewed from certain angles, obscuring your view of the image.
matte
Matt prints have a softer finish that reduces reflections and increases viewing angle. It is an ideal choice for medium prints, or for large prints when the cost of canvas or arches paper is prohibitive.
This finish produces a slightly less vibrant photograph.
arches
Arches® has been manufacturing the most popular watercolor paper in the world in the same French mill since 1492. The material basically consists of a thick sheet with deckle edges and a choice of three surface textures: cold press, hot press and rough.
(Hot Pressed paper is produced by feeding a finished sheet through hot cylinders creating a smooth surface. Cold Pressed is produced by feeding a finished sheet through cold cylinders creating a surface with a slight texture. Rough is produced by placing wet sheets of paper against textured blankets or air drying (or both). The finished paper has a heavily textured paper surface.)
canvas
If you are intent on purchasing a larger print, professional grade canvas is your best option. Finish is soft but vibrant, and colours appear velvety and true.
The effect, framed and on a wall, is one that leaves no doubt as to the quality of the piece.