What exactly is real photo paper?

The difference between printed paper and real photo paper

Many photo books today are made using printed paper. With this method, images are layered with ink, similar to what a home printer does. While this process is fast and affordable, it has its limitations. The color spectrum of ink (CMYK) is more limited than that of professional photo paper (sRGB). As a result, bright colors may look duller, dark areas can lose detail, and a visible raster pattern may appear in the final result.

At Profotonet, we take a different approach: your photo prints are made on real, light-sensitive photo paper using laser exposure. This method delivers smooth, seamless results with vivid colors and razor-sharp detail — no dots or lines in sight

Why choose professional photo paper?

Our photo books are developed on Fujifilm professional photo paper, known for its wide color gamut, clarity, and deep contrasts. Because the image is exposed rather than printed, details in both shadows and highlights remain intact. Your photos are shown exactly as you envisioned them.

We also use Fujifilm Album HD Paper, the high-definition version of traditional photo paper. It features an extra protective coating against moisture and heat, and offers a higher maximum black density (high Dmax). This means richer blacks and improved sharpness and color accuracy overall.

The benefits at a glance:

• No ink, just light: your photos are exposed, not printed.

• Wide color gamut (sRGB): vivid colors and subtle gradients.

• High Dmax: deep blacks and ultra-sharp details.

• No raster: smooth transitions with no visible dot patterns.

A photo book that does your memories justice

A photo book is more than a collection of pictures — it’s a tangible memory. And that deserves the very best. That’s why we use only true photo prints on professional-grade paper, ensuring your treasured moments are captured in the quality they truly deserve.