Art & Photo Printing
Lustre photo paper
A subtle semi-matte sheen. The forgiving all-rounder for almost any photo.
“When in doubt, lustre.”
What it is
A semi-matte paper with a slight sheen. You get rich color while it resists glare and fingerprints. It's the safe default most photo labs recommend.
Choose it when
You want a versatile finish that looks great in most lighting. It's the safe default for photos.
Strengths
- Rich color with low glare
- Resists fingerprints, so it handles well
- Looks good framed or not
Watch-outs
- – Less 'wow' punch than gloss or metallic
- – Not a fine-art archival surface
Not the right call for: Maximum-punch commercial gloss looks · Gallery and archival editions
Questions people ask
Is lustre a safe default?
Yes. It's the all-rounder most labs recommend: rich color, low glare, and it handles well framed or not.