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What is Baryta Paper?

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:02:03 GMT

Baryta paper refers to a paper with a barium sulphate layer that is applied to a fibre photo paper before the ink receiving layer is applied, just like a traditional darkroom paper.

All Baryta papers will have some sheen and the level of this will vary from one manufacturer or paper type to another. They will typically have a higher DMAX allowing for printing deeper blacks and giving more detail in dark shadows and bright highlights which is a reason that it’s commonly used in black and white prints. That being said, it’s also very popular for producing colour prints as it has a wide colour gamut and the bright white undertones typically associated with a paper of this type can really bring colours to life.

Being fibre based, Baryta papers have a good weight and thickness with a slight texture and so are a good choice for photographers wanting a fine art result. We offer a number of Baryta paper’s, the range can be seen on by clicking here .

Baryta papers not only look great but when used with pigment inks ensure long lasting archival prints that can last hundreds of years.

One of our most popular products is Fotospeed Platinum Baryta Signature Paper which at 300gsm isn’t the heaviest Baryta paper around but feels weighty. It has a subtle sheen that resists finger marks well but also limits reflections and has a warm tone.

Printed results using the paper exhibit a high DMAX for deep blacks and a great tonal range as well as fine detail. Approved by the Fine Art Trade Guild, it has a guaranteed print life in excess of 85 years when used with pigment based inks. Explore the paper here .

Now Available for Pre-Order - Canson Infinity ARCHES®

wendy@wendythompson.co.uk (Wendy Thompson) — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:39:03 GMT

NEW Canson Infinity ARCHES® Digital Fine Art Paper Portfolio

This new addition to the Canson Infinity portfolio has been produced in the iconic Arches paper mill, where ARCHES® master papermakers have been producing superbly high-quality fine art papers since 1492. Today, ARCHES® is the only paper mill in France using a traditional cylinder mould process for all its papers.

The papers below are available in all paper sizes and rolls. ARCHES® Discovery packs are also available allowing you to sample this new, quality paper. For more information follow the links below:

Canson Infinity Arches 88 310gsm

Canson Infinity Arches Aquarelle 310gsm

Canson Infinity BFK Rives White 310gsm

Canson Infinity BFK Rives Pure White 310gsm

Introducing The Natural Line from Hahnemühle

wendy@wendythompson.co.uk (Wendy Thompson) — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 15:17:29 GMT

We are excited to announce the latest addition to our ever expanding selection of papers. The Natural Line focuses on FineArt inkjet papers made from unique raw materials: bamboo, hemp and agave.

Hahnemühle Bamboo is the world’s first FineArt inkjet paper made from 90% bamboo fibres and 10% cotton, for a natural look and environmentally friendly paper production. The natural white, warm-toned bamboo paper is OBA free, and stands out thanks to its soft, lightly textured felt structure and sensual feel.

Hahnemühle Hemp uses one of the oldest and most diverse natural fibres and is made of 60% hemp fibre. Thanks to the bright white natural tone of the hemp fibres, no optical brighteners are required. The lightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasing, silky feel.

Hahnemühle Agave is a FineArt inkjet paper that is produced using agave fibres. 70% of this unique, environmentally friendly FineArt inkjet paper is made from sisal fibres. The base material stands out with its bright white natural tone and does not contain optical brighteners. The rough, yet delicately defined surface texture gives the subject a sense of depth and impresses with a pleasing, soft feel.

Each of the papers in The Natural Range has the option of a Portfolio Box too! Click here for further information and pricing ...

Hahnemühle Photo Range NOW AVAILABLE from Photopaper.co.uk

wendy@wendythompson.co.uk (Wendy Thompson) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:04:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce the addition of the Hahnemühle Photo Range to our website.

The Hahnemühle Photo Range offers a selection of photography papers for everyday photo printing. Featuring matt, pearl, lustre and gloss finished papers, all of which are Acid free. Available in sheets and rolls with prices starting at £10.50 (inc VAT).

View the range at - https://www.photopaper.co.uk/hahnemuhle-paper#PhotoMat t

OR for your glossy papers - https://www.photopaper.co.uk/hahnemuhle-paper#PhotoGlossy

Fotospeed's Award Winning Platinum Baryta 300 is now even better!

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:28:30 GMT

Fotospeed Platinum Baryta 300 has been updated, improving the quality of this already well-loved paper.

The new and improved formulation Platinum Baryta is being sold at no ext ra cost and i s available now.

Toby Herlinger, Sales Director at Fotospeed says “Using the latest coating technologies, we are now able to produce a more even surface. The state-of-the-art inkjet coating has enabled us to push the D-MAX to levels not seen before increasing from 2.7 to 2.99. No Fine Art Paper we offer delivers better. We are also thrilled to have been able to colour match the base, meaning you should notice no issues with your current profile”

View our complete range of Fotospeed Platinum Baryta 300 here .

Somerset and Bockingford Papers - NOW AVAILABLE!

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:50:34 GMT

We are excited to announce the latest extension to our quality digital paper portfolio - St Cuthberts Mill.

Situated in the ancient Cathedral City of Wells in the southwest of England, St Cuthberts Mill has been making paper since the 1700's, taking advantage of the pure waters of the River Axe. St Cuthberts Mill manufacture smooth and textured fine art inkjet papers of exceptional quality. From the beautiful Bockingford Inkjet paper, allowing the reprouction of fantastic prints to the Somerset Photo and Somerset Enhanced range designed as a fine art inkjet paper with superb colour rendition. Now available from https://www.photopaper.co.uk/st-cuthberts-mill-paper

New to Digital Printing and the Terminology? Read our Glossary of Useful Terms...

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:56:00 GMT

Alpha Cellulose Paper

These matt papers consist of high-grade wood pulp, which is refined to remove unwanted compounds such as acid and lignin. Alpha cellulose papers are typically less expensive then cotton fibre papers.

Archival Paper

Archival paper is acid free or neutral paper that includes a minimum of 2% calcium carbonate to increase the longevity of the print. When prints are stored appropriately, this can exceed a lifespan of 70 years.

Baryta Paper

Baryta is a special barium sulphate coating that is traditionally applied to a fibre photographic paper base prior to coating with the emulsion layers. The technical benefits of the Baryta layer include greater detail and definition, extended tonal range and excellent archival properties.

Colour Gamut

Colour gamut is the colour palette that a given technology or process is capable of reproducing. The colour gamut depends on the quality of the ICC profile, ink set, printer and paper used. Inkjet pigment prints exhibit greater contrast, smoother colour gradations, deeper blacks (D-Max), and finer shadow details than chemical dye prints.

Colour Management

The term ‘colour management’ simply refers to controlled conversions between the colour representations of devices such as image scanners, digital cameras, monitors, computer printers. It is this process of controlling the output of all devices in a production chain which helps to ensure that regarding the colour reproduction, the final printing results are reliable and repeatable.

Cotton Fibre

These are the most expensive but highest grade of fine art matt papers. Long fibres of cotton give the paper strength, a natural, lasting whiteness and the ultimate fine art quality.

D-Max

The D-Max is a measure of the deepest black tone a display or printer/ink/paper combination can reproduce. It is an extremely important quality factor as images with poor D-Max can look pale and weak. High D-Max is therefore synonymous with the accolade of 'good blacks', allowing better definition in a print.

ICC Profiles

In colour management, an ICC profile is a set of data that characterise a colour input or output device, according to standards published by the International Colour Consortium. Profiles describe the colour attributes of a particular device or viewing requirement by defining a mapping between the device source and a profile connection space.

Lustre Surface

A lustre surface on printing papers is a finish is which is intermediate between glossy and semi-matt.

OBA Free

Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) are chemical compounds that absorb light and are widely used in paper and canvas coatings to increase the perceived “whiteness”. However, these chemical compounds can pose a threat to the longevity and discolouration of a fine art print. OBA free paper provides a better guarantee for archival prints and those which may be more exposed to sunlight.

Microporous Coating

Microporous paper is normally instant dry and water resistant. The microporous coating will provide a better colour definition with a deeper, more solid black. The main benefit of this base paper is enhanced stability of the final print.

Camera Club Exclusive Offers!

Tue, 21 May 2019 11:25:01 GMT

Pass discounts on to members or help raise money for your club...

By buying your photo paper through your camera club, we can offer additional discounts on top of our already competitive prices .

We can also offer custom made packs of 10 sheets of our best-selling Fotospeed papers (PF Gloss 270, PF Lustre 275 and Matt Ultra 240). These allow club members to purchase/trial a variety of papers for considerably less investment. The packs are individually wrapped and labelled, allowing for easy distribution amongst members (and avoiding surplus stock within the club).

To get a quote, place an order or if you would simply like further information, please call us on 01684 778500 or email sales@photopaper.co.uk

Digital Photo Papers Explained

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:42:02 GMT

Digital Photo Papers Explained

Glossy Paper - This widely used finish comes in degrees of glossiness from normal to high glossy. The shine from the chemical coating helps distinguish the smallest details of the photograph. Smooth to touch, the sheen on a glossy photo enhances colours and gives the impression of a more vibrant, brighter image. Glossy paper is also more susceptible to dust and fingerprints, which isn't ideal if the photograph will be frequently handled and the reflection from the high sheen finish can make viewing the print from certain angles challenging.

Try Fotospeed PF Gloss 270 or view our range of gloss photo papers here and gloss fine art papers here

Matte Paper - When printing on matte photo printing paper there is no shiny layer, which means that any smudges or fingerprints are much less likely to occur. The lack of expensive finish makes the photo paper slightly cheaper to produce and so lower in price.

Photographs printed on matte paper don’t have the same colour vibrancy as glossy as the paper does’t reflect the light, they provide a natural looking, textured print which lends particularly lends itself to black and white images.

Try Fotospeed Matt Ultra 240 or view our range of matt photo papers here and matt fine art papers here

Lustre and Pearl - These papers offer a satin finish with a textured feel. The normal satin or semi-gloss finish is flat, but these two include a delicate texture to give the print a high-quality feel, helping images look sharp and with an added depth.

Try Fotospeed PF Lustre 270 or Fotospeed Photo Smooth Pearl 290

Why not experiment with different finishes by buying the Fotospeed Photo Range Test Pack , a mixture of 16 x A4 sheets of digital photo paper including the bestselling Fotospeed Matt Ultra 240 and Fotospeed PF Lustre 275. Hahnemühle and Canson Infinity photo paper test packs also available here

Fotospeed Legacy Gloss 325 Paper - Available NOW!

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:34:03 GMT

New 100% cotton, unglazed and OBA free paper ideal for archival images...

Officially launching the latest addition to their fine art range of digital inkjet papers at The Photography Show on 16-19 March 2019, Fotospeed’s Legacy Gloss 325 is a 100% cotton paper with an unglazed gloss surface and as it is acid and OBA free, it makes the perfect paper for creating long lasting, quality images.

Award winning UK landscape photographer, Antony Spencer, has recently reviewed this paper, describing it as ‘oozing quality’ and particularly suited to monochrome images with a little more contrast.

The NEW Legacy Gloss 325 fine art paper is available in cut sheets and rolls, starting from £32.36.

Click here to buy...

ALL SYSTEMS GO!

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:13:07 GMT

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website...

Stockists of a carefully selected range of quality digital inkjet paper from the best manufacturers, we are pleased to offer a broad range of inkjet printer papers from Fotospeed, Hahnemühle and Canson – all leaders in the field of digital inkjet papers.

For the latest new product releases, paper reviews and special offers, follow us on Facebook or sign up to our mailing list .

A little introduction to our suppliers…

With 35 years of technical experience and as the world of traditional darkroom made way for the digital revolution, Fotospeed utilised its wealth of expertise and understanding of image making to engineer and develop a comprehensive range of exceptional digital inkjet papers, inks and accessories.

Hahnemühle ’s Digital FineArt Collection and the Hahnemühle Photo range offer a wide selection of high-quality products. The broad range of inkjet papers available cater for a variety of different applications, quality requirements and artistic demands.

Canson favours the use of natural minerals and the purest materials to offer you age-resistant inkjet papers. Canson‘s Inkjet Fine Art and Photo papers & canvas present exceptional quality and character combined with stellar printing performance, consistency and value.

We look forward to doing business with you!