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Satin or Matte? It's the question we get asked more than almost any other. Swipe through for our take on the surfaces and how they can make your prints look their best!

Texture and Feel of Satin vs Matte
With a subtle sheen, satin has a light texture, known in the photography industry as the "E-Surface".

The matte finish, on the other hand, is very smooth in appearance and to the touch. It is totally non-reflective.

Reflection and Glare of Satin vs Matte
Satin papers have a semi-gloss finish that reflects some light, albeit less than their glossy counterparts.

With its non-reflective matte finish, it effectively reduces glare, making it ideal for brightly lit environments.

Color Vibrancy and Depth of Satin vs Matte

Satin amplifies color vibrancy, lending images a lively quality with deeper blacks and heightened contrast compared to matte.

Offering softer, muted colors, matte provides a natural appearance ideal for black-and-white photos or those with subtle tones.

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What does it take to become a National Geographic photographer?

https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/odyssey-of-light-2026

You have a rare, in-person opportunity to learn the secrets directly from the masters. Do not miss the 2026 Odyssey of Light, with Annie Griffiths and Michael Yamash*ta. Two of the most iconic voices in visual storytelling will take the stage to share the stories, the struggles, and the techniques behind their world-class careers. Whether you’re a professional looking to sharpen your eyes or a hobbyist seeking inspiration, Odyssey of Light will change the way you see the world through your lens.

Red River Paper is a proud co-Sponsor of this event.

https://www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html

The "true cost of inkjet printing" is a source of constant debate in the media and on web forums. With claims of ink costing five to ten thousand dollars per gallon, it’s not a mystery why the debate continues. Still, inkjet printer sales and printing continue to increase and studies indicate this trend will continue in the short and mid-term. Do the majority of end users simply not care about the cost, or do they know something that is missing from the discussion? This report looks at the cost of ink per square inch for two Canon desktop printers. The goal is to determine the cost for various https://www.redrivercatalog.com/shopbypapersize.html, and to report those numbers. Further, we hope to spark more discussion and debate about the merits of inkjet printing in light of its unique ability to offer on-demand continuous tone photo reproductions that will last many decades.

Red River Paper customers continue to make history.... Likely the first abstract photo made with dog assistance, and certainly the only ICM photo ever made by a dog and printed on Red River Luster paper. The auction for this piece is live now and benefits the Blue Ridge Humane Society. Click on the link below to for the details and get your bid in for this piece of history for a very worthy cause. 🐶

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Thank you to all our customers who sent cards this year. Most were…shocking we know…printed on RRP card stock! Merry Christmas from Red River Paper! 🎄