Digital BW, The Print

I prefer using matte paper because there is less distraction from 
glare upon the surface of the print and also the bronzing effect from 
differential glossiness of more and less ink laid down on the 
surface. The only reason I might use glossy is if the image requires 
deeper blacks and better midtone separation that I might not be able 
to achieve from the matte surface. Whatever the image might need 
would be the reason for using either one over the other.

Your friend in Photography,

Johnny

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "SteveZ" 
<blizzie12@y...> wrote:
> 
> 
> Today I met with an old associate of mine, he owns a local framing 
> store, but his specialty is fine art photography and portraiture.  
> Originally from eastern Europe, where he received his training in 
> traditional, analogue photography/print making, he now makes his 
> living in Canada, still shooting film with wet dark room processing.
> 
> I had him look at some of my digital b&w prints done on EEM paper 
> with my 2200, and he was impressed, except for one thing:  
> 
> "No Glossy Paper."
> 
> I suppose in his mind, a black and white print does not have much 
> merit unless it's produced on glossy or semi-gloss photographic 
> paper.  He suggested I make some prints on semi gloss paper as an 
> experiment and and I told him I would try and show him the results. 
> 
> What are your opinions about using glossy media for fine art prints?
> 
> Do any of you use this media and if so for what applications?
> 
> What about the "bronzing" issue? How do I overcome this
> problem?
> 
> Please speak your minds.