World Photo Day is an annual, worldwide celebration of photography’s ability to inspire positive change in the world. Celebrated on August 19th—take this opportunity to connect with your customers and encourage them to capture special moments on the photo paper synonymous with photography for over 135 years: KODAK.

KODAK Wide-Format Media continues to deliver the same high-quality and reliability and provides the same innovative printing solutions it has for decades. The KODAK seal on the back tells the world of this superior quality.

Join the celebration. Showcase KODAK Photo Paper and Canvas on your website and have your customers share their favorite KODAK moment on social media and tag us: #KODAKWFMedia, #worldphotoday

• facebook.com/kodakwfmedia
• instagram.com/globalbmg
• linkedin.com/company/kodak-wide-format-media/   

Check out great photo paper options at KODAKWFMedia.com:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Lustre Photo Paper, 255gsm
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Gloss Photo Paper, 255gsm
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Matte Photo Paper, 230gsm 

Coming soon: 2 NEW high-quality, low-cost photo paper solutions:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Satin Photo Paper, 270gsm
• KODAK Premium Satin Photo Paper, 240gsm 

Contact us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@globalBMG.com.

With so many inkjet photo paper brands and choices, knowing which type of paper to offer your customers and in what price range can be tricky. 

Five factors to consider when choosing the right paper:

1. Coating helps ink stay on the paper by controlling how it is absorbed. 
2. Color gamut relates to the range of colors a specific paper can reproduce from its source image.
3. D-Max describes the maximum black tone your choice of photo paper can recreate. Typically matte papers cannot hold the same levels of black as glossy papers.
4. Archival properties mean the print is designed to last long without fading or yellowing.
5. Instant-dry capability a microporous coating allows prints to dry instantly.

To provide the right paper for the right application and keep them coming back for more, KODAK offers wide-format printing materials to fit every need of the professional photographer or print service provider.

• KODAK Production Matte Paper, 170gsm — provides a coating with a high ink-load retention used by print shops and photographers who want a low-cost way to produce high volumes of low-cost photos, POP displays, posters, or color-accurate renderings.
• KODAK Rapid-Dry Photographic Satin and Gloss Paper, 190gsm — the microporous coating provides instant dry times, so you can apply laminates instantly, making it perfect for posters and signage.
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Lustre Photo Paper, 255gsm — when the design requires a premium paper to capture the best digital fine art, look to this heavy paper with a wide color gamut.

In all industries, including photo retail, consumers are adopting environmentally friendly behaviors and demanding sustainable products. Dry lab printing is the most commonly used technology for printing photos in traditional paper form and offers a profitable niche market. KODAK PROFESSIONAL Dry Lab Photo Papers are now FSC®-certified, which means they are sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure trees are replanted and that wildlife, local communities, and the environment are not harmed.

As a reseller, be proud to offer KODAK PROFESSIONAL Dry Lab products, certified sustainable by one of the world’s most respected non-profit organizations, and also deliver high-quality, superior printing at a comparable price as non-sustainable dry lab products.

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g - DL
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy / 255g - DL
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Metallic / 255g - DL

Click HERE to find more of KODAK’S FSC®-certified (C115319) products.

KODAK is focused on developing innovative printing products that care for people and the planet and help create profitable growth for our customers.

KODAK introduces a brand-new, one-of-a-kind line of products — sublimation films that are the perfect alternative to Cibachrome-style prints with the highest image quality, deepest blacks, and extreme color saturation.

With the retirement of laser Lightjet printers, KODAK PROFESSIONAL Sublimation Films provide an alternative solution for frontlit and backlit signs, glass-mounted graphics, POP and flexible signage, roller banners, and fine photographic prints. Your customers can now create high-gloss, detailed, waterproof prints and displays with a continually blended color range, not possible with a traditional inkjet printer.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Sublimation Films are scratch- and solvent-resistant for performance and longevity and are compatible with all brands of sublimation printer systems. Dye-sublimation printing is no longer just for fabric and metal prints, and fine art photographers can now print the same quality they found in Cibachorme printing 

Offer this portfolio to your customers:

ORDER NOW:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Sublimation, Metallic Gloss Film

 COMING SOON:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Sublimation, Backlit Gloss Film
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Sublimation, Clear Film

Sustainability is not only the right thing to do for our environment, but it’s also good for business and becoming a requirement to compete in the rapidly growing market of eco-conscious print consumers. KODAK is doing its part by providing green printing solutions.

A portfolio of KODAK papers is now FSC^®-certified (FSC-C115319) — which means they are sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure trees are replanted and that wildlife, local communities, and the environment are not harmed. Resellers and print providers offering their customers FSC®-certified papers demonstrate a commitment to supporting sustainable printing practices that help our planet, which also helps their brand.

You can be proud to offer your customers FSC^®-certified KODAK Wide-Format Media.

Just a few of our popular FSC^®-certified media:

• KODAK Rapid-Dry Photographic Paper, Gloss 190g / (8 Mil)
• KODAK Premium Photo Paper, Satin / 225g / Solvent
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g
• KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Paper, Gloss / 255g

Click here to find the complete list of KODAK FSC®-certified media:

Not all photo papers are compatible with all printers. Many printers are designed to work best with their own branded paper but may not produce optimal results with other brands. KODAK Photo Paperhas been tested to perform seamlessly on all brands of large-format printers, including Epson, Canon, and HP. For professional quality results, your customers need an ICC profile for their printer-paper-ink combination, which most paper brands provide for only their printers. 

To ensure quality printing on all printers, KODAK supports you and your customers with color profiles for the optimum print quality on KODAK media for any printer.

And KODAK Photo Paper is a lower-cost option with the guarantee of the KODAK brand seal on the back.

Remind your customers that they have options besides their printer manufacturer-specific paper. Instead, they can get the flexibility and quality assurance that comes with KODAK Photo Paper.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Matte / 230g
• KODAK Rapid Dry Photographic Glossy / 190g & Satin / 190g

For more information or to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@globalBMG.com.

Technology + Art
Photography has become a combination of technology and art. Artists interested in accurate reproductions of their work must understand not only the software, printer hardware, and principles of color management and file output but also the most critical element of fine art reproduction—the paper! The choice of paper is an artistic choice but also involves crucial technical factors that impact the final piece, such as texture, weight, thickness, how it renders the original with color accuracy and details, and archival permanence.

It's the Paper
Artists and photographers want predictable paper that they can rely on for consistent results every time. And they want paper they know is certified sustainable. A portfolio of KODAK Photo Papers is now FSC®-certified, which means it's sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure trees are replanted and the environment is not harmed.

Professional photographers choose KODAK PROFESSIONAL Fine Art & Photo Media:

• Most widely recognized and trusted brands of professional photographers
• True blacks, a higher D-max, instant drying, with a brighter white point
• Acid-free to last for decades
• Heavy 255g paper prevents curling and strengthens the print
• Compatible with the latest wide format printers, including Canon, Epson & HP
• Economically priced
• FSC®-certified—check out the full list of KODAK FSC®-certified products 

If your customers print high-quality inkjet art reproductions, provide fine art printing, or simply want a great printed image, offer them the best:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Matte / 230g

For more information or to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KodakWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KodakWFMedia.com.

What does that mean?

FSC®-certified papers are sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure trees are replanted and that wildlife, local communities, and the environment are not harmed. The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) tracks its paper from forest to consumer.

Why it matters?

One and a half acres of forest are cut down every second. The rate of deforestation equals the loss of 36 football fields every minute. Loss of forests contributes between 12% and 17% of annual greenhouse gas emissions….and we could go on and on.

Resellers and print providers that offer their customers FSC®-certified papers demonstrate a commitment to supporting sustainable printing practices that help our planet, which in addition, helps their brand. Consumers care increasingly about environmental issues. FSC®-certified paper is fast becoming the norm in the print industry. And this is the way we change the world—print by print.

KODAK Wide-Format Printing Materials

KODAK is focused on developing innovative printing products that care for people and the planet and help create profitable growth for our customers. As a reseller, you can be proud to offer KODAK Wide-format Printing Materials, which—as well as being certified sustainable by one of the world’s most respected non-profit organizations—offers high-quality, superior wide-format media products.

Click here to find a list of KODAK FSC-certified papers

For more information or to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KODAKWFMedia.com.

According to Rise Above Research, * photo and fine art printing remain popular among all age groups, with the 25-35-year age group being the highest percentage. The growth in the number of photos taken every day is staggering, making it a great time to be in the digital imaging market.

Some trends to be aware of in 2023:

• E-Commerce- A key factor for growth is the increasing e-commerce sector. A multitude of online shops dedicated to photo and fine art printing have popped up in the marketplace. Demand for personalized gifts and decorative products is booming and is estimated to grow by 8.3% CAGR. *
• AI-based photo software- This cutting-edge technology uses artificial intelligence to detect the subject or background in an image and, with a click, enhance it, remove it, or apply corrective photo effects. AI photo software edits the photo without manual retouching, saving time, cost, and labor.
• Mobile sales- The number of print consumers placing orders via mobile is steadily increasing, and the use of responsive web design (RWD) facilitates optimizing a website for mobile use. If you haven’t already, 2023 is the year to make your website mobile friendly.
• Substrate versatility- Versatile print media products help expand print operations into emerging markets like home décor, packaging, advertising, and event graphics.

KODAK Wide-format Media continues to adapt to changes in the market and provides quality, versatile products for photo prints, canvas art, cards, banners, and more. Stay on top of market trends and offer your customers state-of-the-art KODAK Wide-format Media designed to fit your customer’s changing needs.

For more information and to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KODAKWFMedia.com.

* https://riseaboveresearch.com/

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Brand Management Group’s office and warehouses will be closed on the following dates:

• Monday, December 26 
• Monday, January 2
• Closing early Friday, December 23 & 30 at 4:30 PM

If you need to place orders for HP, Marabu, JM, and KODAK products, BMG sales representatives are here to help, so please call us at 888-893-4668 before 4:30 PM Friday, December 23 & Friday, December 30. Visit us atGlobalBMG.com. 

We are grateful for our partnership and look forward to a prosperous 2023! Wishing you the best this holiday season! 

Your friends at Brand Management Group