Macro photography is about photographing objects that are very close to your lens, film or the sensor. Using the classic definition, in macro photography the image shown on the film plane (or sensor) is nearly as big as the object photographed. There are different ways to achieve this. The most common one is to use a specialized macro lens. Such lenses are good at focusing sharply on a small area approaching the size of the film frame.
Since you are so close to your subject, reproducing the image in sharp detail makes sense. You can get the best results by choosing a paper with a smooth surface. A glossy, metallic, or matte inkjet paper will do the trick. Keep in mind that a glossy and photo metallic papers will appear sharper and more vibrant because of their high reflectivity. However, the reflections can also hamper your ability to absorb all of the details if you are under bright light. A matte inkjet paper allows all of the detail to show through without reflective distraction. Along with that benefit, matte papers do not reproduce the same saturation and punch you'll see on a glossy. Choose the surface you like best given the costs and benefits listed above.
68lb. UltraPro Gloss® 2.0
Meets or exceeds retail brand quality. The top selling gloss, UltraPro looks and feels like traditional glossy photo lab paper.
- Surface: Smooth gloss
- Paper Tone: Bright white
- Paper Weight: 68lb (270gsm)
- Thickness: 10.4 mil
- 8.5x11 Pricing: As low as 27 cents/sheet
Polar Gloss Metallic 255 (formerly 66lb. Polar Pearl Metallic)®
The new Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints.
- Surface: Pearlescent glossy finish
- Paper Weight: 66lb (255gsm)
- Thickness: 10.4 mil
- 8.5x11 Pricing: As low as 62 cents/sheet
60lb. Premium Matte PLUS
Premium Matte PLUS gives you the rich, subtle character of a premium photo matte paper, with the extra weight and thickness that convey superior quality to all that hold your prints.
- Paper Tone: Bright White
- Paper Weight: 60b (232gsm)
- Thickness: 11 mil
- Reverse Side: Plain paper
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Last updated: September 14, 2019
