The Art of the Substrate

Why the paper we print on matters as much as the image itself

Every Raw Oz Images print begins in the field — in the heat, the dust, and the silence of the Australian wilderness. But the journey from RAW file to wall-ready artwork doesn't end at the shutter. The substrate we print on is the final creative decision, and we take it seriously.

We print exclusively on Hahnemühle fine art papers — the global benchmark for archival inkjet printing — using professional pigment inks rated to last 100+ years without fading. Below are the five substrates we offer, each chosen for a specific aesthetic and purpose.

1. Fine Art Satin

The sustainable everyday premium

A bright white, velvety-smooth surface with a soft satin finish. Hahnemühle's Sustainable Photo Satin replaces traditional PE-based photo papers with a bio inkjet coating that is 100% plastic-free and fully recyclable via the wastepaper cycle. Clean, contemporary, and environmentally responsible — ideal for landscapes and colour-rich images where you want vibrancy without glare.

• Smooth satin finish
• 100% recyclable — no plastic composites
• Bright white base
• Best for: Landscapes, colour photography, eco-conscious buyers

2. Photo Gloss Pearl

Deep blacks. Striking contrast. Maximum impact.

A cellulose-based fine art paper with a delicately textured surface and a subtle pearl-gloss effect. Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl delivers outstanding colour reproduction, deep blacks, and striking contrast — making it the go-to choice for wildlife photography and high-drama images. Acid- and lignin-free for exceptional age resistance.

• Pearl-gloss finish with subtle texture
• Outstanding colour depth and contrast
• Acid- and lignin-free
• Best for: Wildlife, high-contrast images, black & white photography

3. Bamboo Gloss Baryta

The world's first bamboo baryta. Nothing else like it.

Crafted from 90% bamboo fibres with a premium high-gloss baryta coating, this paper redefines what sustainable fine art printing can look like. The warm natural white (no optical brighteners) combined with barium sulphate in the coating delivers exceptional tonal range, sharpness, and clarity — with the look and feel of a classic analogue darkroom print. Acid- and lignin-free.

• 90% bamboo fibres — world's first of its kind
• High-gloss baryta coating with barium sulphate
• Natural warm white, no optical brighteners
• Best for: Fine art collectors, analogue aesthetic lovers, tonal landscapes

4. Sugar Cane

Warm. Textural. Soulful.

Made from 70% bagasse fibres — a by-product of sugar cane processing — this matt fine art paper has a clearly defined felt structure and a tactile warmth that makes prints feel genuinely handcrafted. No optical brighteners. A natural warm tone that brings out the soul in monochrome and warm-palette images. Acid- and lignin-free.

• 70% sugar cane bagasse fibres
• Defined felt texture, tactile surface
• Natural warm tone, no optical brighteners
• Best for: Monochrome prints, warm-toned landscapes, textural fine art

5. Bamboo

The original sustainable fine art paper.

The world's first fine art inkjet paper made from 90% bamboo fibres. A soft, lightly textured felt surface with a natural warm tone and no optical brighteners. The matt premium coating delivers excellent colour and detail reproduction — particularly for warm hues and monochrome work. Acid- and lignin-free. A quiet, considered choice for art that speaks for itself.

• 90% bamboo fibres
• Soft felt texture, sensual feel
• Natural warm tone, no optical brighteners
• Best for: Monochrome, warm landscapes, minimalist interiors

Every Print. Ready to Display.

Each Raw Oz Images print is shipped flat with archival backing boards and a white window mat — ready to frame the moment it arrives. No rolling. No creasing. No compromise.

Many prints are produced in strictly limited editions, numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Once they're gone, they're gone.