Help me choose what paper to print on for an exhibition

[Thommo]

Hi guys,

Im currently pulling my hair out trying to figure out how i should print my images, well more importantly on what i should print my images.

Im holding an exhibition in september and want to start to get some of my prints done now. Im looking at getting them done around 30x20 and maybe one larger (my POTW)

I like the idea of using pixel perfect dueto their great printing (used the 2 free prints promo and was impressed) however all my uni friends are raving about metallic prints at the moment.

What would the benefit be to metallic paper? I know this all comes down to personal preference but i need some advice.

There is a lab here in canberra that does them and aparently have great service but im not sure how large their prints go.

To give you an idea of the content there will be about 10 images from http://flickr.com/photos/jamesthomsonph ... 979562325/

Anyhelp would be greatly apprieciated.

[Gripboy]

I printed a photo at Bond Color in Melbourne using their metallic paper was was extremley pleased with the results. The photo is a Infrared photo of a waterfall (sorry, no online version to share) with lots of contrast. Metallic paper works very well for certain types of photos. Since you have a bit of time, you might look at getting a small version printed on metallic and 'standard' papers and compare. It won't cost much to get a small print made and will be a good way to see the difference.