Which is the best photo paper?

When you want to find which photo paper is best when choosing for your photographic prints, there are a few variations on the “Best”. Each brand has differences and it would all come down to preference and how you are looking to use the inkjet papers.

In our opinion here are the Top 5 that are available on the market today due to their high end photographic reproductions which are used by the professional photographers.

Hahnemühle Photo Paper

Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta: Archival-quality, excellent for black and white.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag: Smooth, matte ideal for fine art and photography.

Ilford Photo Paper

Best for: Professional and fine art printing.

Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss: Professional results with deep colour and sharpness.
Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl: Semi-gloss paper with reduced glare.

Best for: High-end prints, detailed black-and-white images.

Canon Photo Paper

Canon Pro Platinum: Excellent for high-gloss professional prints.
Canon Plus Glossy II: Affordable, vibrant colours.
Canon Matte: Ideal for artistic, non-reflective prints.

Best for: Canon printers, inkjet photo printing.

HP Photo Paper

HP Advanced: Smudge-resistant, quick-drying, glossy.
HP Premium Plus: Professional quality with bright, vibrant finishes.

Best for: HP inkjet and all-in-one printers.

Epson Photo Paper

Epson Ultra Premium Glossy: High-quality, vibrant finish.
Epson Premium Luster : Perfect for professional and fine art prints.
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Matte: Great for detailed, non-glossy images.

Best for: Epson printers, professional and archival prints.

Of course there are many other brands of paper such as our own GO Inkjet photo paper, we believe that these are the more high end professional ranges. These are usually made with a resin coating which makes them more expensive to buy yet gives you that true photo feel between your fingers.