PhotoFest | How to Choose the Right Photo Paper

Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:15 pm UTC-07:00

Glazer's Camera - Classroom on 2nd Floor | Seattle

Glazer's Camera
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PhotoFest | How to Choose the Right Photo Paper
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Our 17th Annual PhotoFest is full of presentations & workshops from talented creative artists, all FREE. Plus our largest sale of the year!
About this Event

Choosing the right paper for your prints shouldn’t feel more complicated than making the photograph itself. With terms like baryta, pearl, matte, glossy, cotton rag, alpha-cellulose, and FineArt thrown around, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to decide what paper is right for your work.

Join us for an approachable and informative session designed to demystify the world of inkjet printing papers. We’ll break down the key differences between paper types, explain how papers are made, and explore why material choices directly impact the look, feel, and longevity of your prints.

What you'll learn:

  • How is paper made? What materials and methods are used?
  • What is an archival inkjet print, and why does paper choice matter?
  • What are the three key criteria for comparing papers and selecting the right one?


We’ll also take a guided look through the full lineup of Hahnemühle inkjet papers, including both the Digital FineArt Collection and the Hahnemühle Photo Collection, with plenty of real-world examples and print samples to explore.

Bring your questions! We’ll wrap up with an open Q&A focused on workflows, print presentation, and selecting papers for your personal style and projects.


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While all PhotoFest events are free, registration is required to attend. Due to limited capacity at each venue, entry is granted on a first-come, served basis.



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About Bruce Starrenburg

Bruce Starrenburg, Western Region Sales Representative for Hahnemühle USA, brings over 30 years of commercial photography experience. His work includes campaigns for Motorola, Harley-Davidson, and the National Park Service.


As the founder of a Hahnemühle Platinum Certified Fine Art Printmaking Studio, he has worked with over 5,000 clients - including the Chicago Bears and the Smithsonian Institution - helping artists and brands select the ideal paper for elevated print results.

Portfolio: www.bstarrenburg.com



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ABOUT PHOTOFEST

We are excited for our annual PhotoFest full of presentations, workshops, and demonstrations from some of the most talented creative artists in their field, all FREE of charge.

Now in its 17th year, PhotoFest continues to exceed our wildest expectations. The three-day event includes a broad spectrum of on-location shoots, studio settings, photowalks, lectures, and product demonstrations. It gives a larger purpose to reconnect not only to our art, but to each other. Image-making and visual storytelling capture moments that are fleeting, but the relationships we build along the way endure.

Enjoy special savings on your favorite cameras, lenses, bags, lighting, memory, paper, and more; everything you need, whether a pro photographer, content creator, or an avid enthusiast. The Glazer's team partners up with our brands to get the best deals for you!

All our events are FREE and we encourage you to sign up for as many as you want! All programming will be reserved for registered attendees on a first come first allowed basis.

Don’t miss out on Seattle's largest photo and video event of the year. We can't wait to see you!

REGISTER TO RECEIVE DEALS!

Pro Tip!

Registration is not required, but encouraged! As with every PhotoFest event we work with our vendor partners to put together great deals and sales for you! By registering for our overall event, you will be on the list to receive special savings and announcements available only to registered people.

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ABOUT REGISTRATION

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This event has limited space, as a result, registration for each attendee helps us keep levels to appropriate group sizes, if you are planning to bring a guest, please register for them as well.

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Glazer's Camera - Classroom on 2nd Floor, 811 Republican Street, Seattle, United States

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