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The Paper and Canvas We Use at Shadows Photo Printing – Quality You Can See and Feel

At Shadows Photo Printing, we believe the quality of a print starts with the paper or canvas it’s printed on—and the care taken throughout the entire printing process. From a simple 6×4 photo for your album, to scrapbook page printing, large wall art, or gallery-wrapped canvas, every image is handled with attention and respect.

We don’t just rely on premium printers and media. We also take the extra step of checking your images before and after printing, ensuring each photo is produced at its best possible quality.

Our Commitment to Extra Care

Every order that comes through Shadows Photo Printing is treated as if it were our own.

Before printing, we carefully check your images for clarity, orientation, and print suitability. After printing, each print is inspected again to ensure the colour, detail, and finish meet our high standards before being packed and sent to you.

This hands-on approach allows us to achieve the best possible result from your image, using the strengths of our professional printers and carefully selected media.

It’s not just about printing photos—it’s about protecting your memories

Our Standard Photo Prints & Scrapbook Pages

For everyday prints, bulk orders, and scrapbook pages, we use Epson SureLab professional printers paired with premium Lustre resin-coated (RC) photographic paper.

The Lustre finish offers a soft, low-glare look that reduces fingerprints and reflections, while the resincoated base provides a true photographic feel and helps prevent buckling. Combined with professional inks, this results in vibrant colour, smooth tonal transitions, and crisp detail—perfect for weddings, portraits, school photography, and scrapbook pages.

Large Format & Fine Art Prints

For larger prints and display-ready artwork, we use our Epson SureColor P-Series large format printer, chosen for its precision, tonal depth, and archival performance.

Epson Premium Lustre

A subtle sheen that balances vibrant colour with reduced glare, making it ideal for professional portraits, weddings, and general photography.

Canson Premium Satin

A smooth satin finish with excellent tonal range, delivering rich colour depth and refined detail for gallery-quality prints.

Please note: The paper selected for your large-format print depends on availability at the time of your order. Either Epson Premium Lustre or Canson Premium Satin may be used to ensure consistent quality and timely production.

Canson Infinity Rag Photographique (available by quote)

A cotton-based archival paper selected for museum-quality fine art and photographic reproductions, where long-term preservation is essential.

Canvas Prints

For canvas prints, we use Epson Signature Worthy Satin Canvas, a premium archival canvas designed for professional photography and fine art.

Its cotton/polyester blend, satin finish, and excellent stretching performance allow us to create gallery-wrapped canvases with rich colour, deep blacks, and long-lasting durability—without cracking or distortion.

How We Match Your Image to the Right Medium

Each image is paired with the most suitable printer and media based on size, purpose, and display:

• Small prints & scrapbook pages: SureLab + Lustre RC paper
• Large format prints: P-Series + Premium Lustre or Canson Premium Satin (based on availability)
• Fine art prints: P-Series + Canson Infinity Rag Photographique (by quote)
• Canvas prints: P-Series + Signature Worthy Satin Canvas

This ensures your image is printed using the combination that brings out its best detail, colour, and impact.

Why Our Extra Care Matters

By checking your images before and after printing, we’re able to:

• Catch potential issues before they become problems
• Maintain consistent quality across every order
• Ensure your prints reflect the care and meaning behind your photos

We truly care about you and your images, and that care shows in every print we produce.

Final Thoughts

At Shadows Photo Printing, printing is more than a service—it’s a responsibility. From the moment your image is uploaded to the moment it leaves our lab, it is handled with care, checked by professional photographers, and printed using professional equipment and premium media.

Whether it’s a single print or a large order, we’re proud to deliver prints that honour your memories with the quality, consistency, and care they deserve.