Sure, it sounds like well-worn wisdom. However, there’s an undeniable truth here. A carefully crafted print holds a presence that no amount of Instagram scrolling can replicate. A very different thing from a minuscule picture on Instagram.

I recently tested this in my studio. I let my Epson P600 work its magic on some Epson Exhibition-grade paper. As the prints emerged, each one came to life anew, showcasing subtle textures and gradients. The depths were something your phone screen could never quite capture. It’s like the difference between listening to vinyl and streaming music; there’s just something tangibly real about it.