Professional photographers take the time to properly set up their shots, make sure the lighting is right, the angles are working, the background is free from distracting elements, and many other factors. However, the mind of a photographer isn’t only about capturing the image in a way that suits its strengths, but also preserving and displaying the image so that it stands above the rest.
For this reason above others, professional photographers are turning to the best professional photo printing quality around, which is printing on metal. In fact, there are many reasons to print high quality photos on metal. After all, in the same way that digital photography has come a long way, so has professional printing.
It has been a long time since soaking film in a dark room on high quality paper has been the standard. And like the dark room and bath of chemicals, paper doesn’t have to remain the standard either. Check out some of the reasons why professional photographers are choosing to print high quality photos on metal.
Colors
Preserving color is a major consideration when it comes to professional photo printing services, and nothing preserves color quite like the dye-sublimation process that the aluminum metal printing process utilizes.
In this process, the image is printed first onto sublimation transfer paper, which is then heated and pressurized in a heat press. This turns the inks into gas and infuses them into the metal’s surface. And because this image is infused into the metal, and not an overlay, the final result is highly durable and will have significant longevity.
And further, metal prints have an incomparable depth because the actual pigments of inks are on different levels throughout the layered material, which results in a 3D effect when the light hits different ink particles.
Sharpness
But professional photographers don’t always rely on color, and some will have a wonderful collection of black and white images, and yet they still want the details displayed to the best ability possible. When it comes to the best professional photo prints, even those that are black and white, metal is still the standout for keeping those details sharp.
Additionally, metal prints will last for generations without fading from sunlight or other natural elements, meaning those images with a crisp contrast, which is relied on greatly in black and white photography, will keep their crispness for years and years to come.
Create Your Own Custom Print
The bottom line is that you don’t have to be a professional photographer to take advantage of professional photo printing services. The pros rely on metal printing, and you can too. Additionally, you don’t need to acquire a picture taken by a professional. Anyone with a phone or digital camera can turn their photo into a high quality metal print.
Choose a size, shape, and style that meets your needs and works with your place and your vibe. And once that sharp and crisp metal artwork is hanging in your home, don’t be surprised when guests ask you if your photographs were taken by a professional. At that point, you might even feel like one yourself. Create your own custom print today.