Tobias Reed
Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Question

Which finish is better for business cards with photographs?

Answer

Glossy is the stronger choice for photo-driven cards. Its reflective coating boosts color saturation and sharpness, so headshots, product shots, and property photos look vivid and detailed.

  • Gloss amplifies saturation and fine detail.
  • Matte absorbs light, which can mute photographic images.
  • Use gloss for cards built around a headshot or product image.
  • Design with high-resolution photos so the finish has detail to enhance.

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