Methods for Photographic Printing
The two different processes for reproducing photographic images as prints are known as c-type and giclee. The c-type process involves light-sensitive photo paper being processed with chemicals in a dark room. However, the giclee method differs as a darkroom is not required, instead, the images are instead printed using ink which absorbs into the paper. There is a limited selection of paper available when creating a c-type print, whereas when printing a giclee there is a larger variety of paper types available. Giclee prints tend to last longer than the c-type prints when stored in the dark. As giclee prints are made up of dots of ink, they are more commonly used among artists rather than photographers. There is more texture on the giclee prints and the various paper types, making them good for recreating paintings, drawings, etc. C-type prints are more popular among photographers as they create a print with better graduated tones resulting in an even colour and no obvious banding between colours and tones.
Digital Lab offers c-type prints.
Scotia Visuals offer giclee prints.
Loxley Colour offer both print types.
