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Written by Caterina Maina, The Emerging Eye is a photography and fine art blog offering emerging artists and creative individuals a space to explore and learn about the art world!
Caterina is a photographer and creative entrepreneur based in Providence, RI who wants to create a more energized emerging arts community and connect with creative individuals.
Print Your Work with Intention: Best Photo Paper for 2025
Print Your Work with Intention: Discover the Best Photo Paper for 2025
Elevate your photography beyond the screen. In this article, fine art photographer Caterina Maina guides you through choosing exceptional papers—from RC to fiber-based—to achieve professional, archival-quality results. Learn which papers deliver richness in color, depth in black-and-whites, and longevity suited for exhibition, editioning, and display. Whether you’re dipping your toes into printing or building a gallery-worthy portfolio, this guide highlights top picks, printing labs, and ideas to help you present your art in its fullest form.
Best Color Film for Fashion Photography: My Top 3 Picks
Shooting fashion on film brings a certain magic, texture, tone, and timelessness that digital just can’t replicate. But with so many color film stocks to choose from, how do you know where to start?
Here are my top three picks for color film stocks that consistently deliver stunning results in fashion photography, whether you're just starting out or refining your analog style.
Kodak is Raising Their Prices…Again
Kodak announced it will be raising the price of its consumer photographic film, where some stocks could increase by 40% in March 2023.