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by Mike McNamee Published 01/10/2013
OnlinePaper.co.uk
OnlinePaper.co.uk started in 1999 as the pioneer of internet selling for Hahnemuhle, Innova, Fotospeed, Permajet, Canson and many other specialist papers, including Museo and Somerset. It still believes it maintains an unrivalled reputation for excellent advice, service and prices.
Naturally its professional paper packs can be ordered direct from its internet retail site.
Co-director Simon Redgrove, whose background is in both photography and IT, and who runs the business with Udo Machiels, tells us: "We're keen that photographers really try as many paper types as possible because contrary to popular belief most papers are very different and will reproduce their images in different ways. I know a lot of the printer manufacturers produce a range pack, and that's fine if you want to compare your baryta to a textured fine art paper, but this way people can 'look within' the range at the best papers and be able to see how their images work with those different papers within that specific category of finish."
If you'd like to try a 'big hit' of Online Paper's offerings in one go, then it's recommended you check out the 'Magnificent 7 Baryta' pack. This is a special 'explorer pack' for those looking to improve their image making, utilising seven of what it reckons are the best baryta papers on the market.
These papers are reminiscent of the traditional glossy darkroom papers and some even have that faint odour as well, promises Simon.
"People can order online and we also have a very busy phone line here on 01892 771245. People ring for advice and we have a sample service. We have a few Epson machines here, which can print out samples for people on various media types. It can work very well for mono photographers who are looking to build up a portfolio and want the right paper for that.
And the thing with the baryta papers is the colour range and the subtlety.
You get a fantastic colour range perception with glossy media; it's got that punch, but the thing with the barytas is you've got a fantastic colour gamut. For example I think Mike McNamee looked at the Canson Baryta Photographique and said it had the widest colour gamut of any paper he'd ever seen."
The Magnificent Seven Baryta Explorer Test Pack contains 35 sheets made up of five sheets of each of the top seven brands in separate packets of: Hahnemuhle Baryta FB 350, Canson Baryta Photographique, Harman Gloss Baryta, Ilford Gold Fibre Silk, Permajet FB Delta Matt, Museo Silver Rag and Fotospeed Platinum Baryta. Total price is £29.99, which provides photographers with an extra saving of approx 20%.
"One of the exciting papers for the wedding market is the new Kodak metallic coming through which has a very similar finish to the Endura metallic. I think it will be a lovely paper for the wedding photographer in particular and is in stock now."
Members of The Societies are being further tempted with the offer of free shipping within the UK. Just enter the code SWPP09 when placing your order.
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