Is Photo Paper Glossy?

Photo Paper Glossy delivers a smooth, glossy finish for everyday photos with the look of true photographic prints. Ideal for creating brilliant photo quality color and life-like images.

Are photos usually glossy or matte?

In general, though it's not always the case, professional photographers tend to choose matte over glossy because of the lower likelihood of glare and fingerprinting. While matte tends to play up texture, the image may look bit grainer because of that enhanced texture, however.

Does the glossy side of photo paper?

If paper has print side (front or back), such as photo paper, load it with the whiter side (or glossy side) facing down.