Shiny Prints Outdoor Print Review
- Who is Shiny Prints?
- Shiny Prints Outdoor Print Review: The Packaging
- Shiny Prints Outdoor Print Review: Image Quality
- Shiny Prints Outdoor Print Review: What About the Frame?
- Final Thoughts
A while back, I blind ordered an outdoor metal print from Shiny Prints. At the time, it was the second metal print I'd ordered from these folks. The initial order was based on a recommendation from one of our viewers on YouTube. That first print was highly impressive, so I took it upon myself to get a second, different metal print to inspect.
In this Shiny Prints outdoor print review, I'll give you the blow-by-blow of this special outdoor print, including how it looks, the print quality, and the quality of the frame. I'll also offer my insights into the packaging Shiny Prints uses to ship their prints, the overall presentation of this print, and give you my thoughts on its overall value.
Now, you can see my complete Shiny Prints outdoor metal print review in the video above. But if you want to peruse the highlights, I've summarized my review below. Dive in and see what you think of this print!
Table of Contents
Who is Shiny Prints?
Allow me to start this Shiny Prints outdoor metal print review by sharing some insight into the background of this exceptional company...
Founded in 2013 as a passion-driven initiative, Shiny Prints is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Its humble beginnings trace back to the garage of the founder and COO, where the vision to deliver the most exceptional prints was first conceived.
As Shiny Prints embarked on its journey, it collaborated with local artists and photographers, eagerly seeking their valuable feedback. This collaborative effort played a pivotal role in refining and perfecting their printing techniques, with a strong emphasis on prioritizing quality over quantity. As a result, Shiny Prints swiftly gained a reputation as the preferred destination for top-tier metal prints.
One aspect that sets Shiny Prints apart is its exclusive focus on metal as the chosen medium. This deliberate decision has allowed them to channel all their energy into honing the finest printing processes tailored specifically for this unique material. Utilizing state-of-the-art F-line dye sublimation printers from Epson and employing custom print profiles, Shiny Prints achieves a level of quality that leaves a lasting impression.
In addition to their superior craftsmanship, Shiny Prints remains committed to offering competitive prices, making them a thriving and sought-after printing company known for delivering unparalleled excellence.
Shiny Prints OUtdoor Print Review: The Packaging
I know what you're thinking...
A box is a box, right? Well, as I've discovered over the years of doing print reviews, a box is not a box. Some companies slap the print in a box and send it on its way. Other companies, like Shiny Prints, take the time and effort to protect the print for its journey to your doorstep.
This Shiny Prints outdoor metal print was carefully packaged in a thick cardboard box. Then, as shown in the screenshot above, the print is embedded in another layer of cardboard that hugs the print so it doesn't jostle around in the shipping box. Notice, too, that this layer of cardboard has several inches of width beyond the print to serve as a bumper in case the box is dropped or otherwise abused on its journey.
This type of attention to detail sets the stage for a great print. After all, if a company goes to these lengths to protect the print in shipping, you can imagine the lengths they go to when creating the print in the first place!
Shiny Prints Outdoor Print Review: Image Quality
The first thing that jumped out at me when I unboxed this print is how deep and vibrant the colors are. The first Shiny Prints metal print I ordered impressed me in that department, too, but this outdoor print definitely kicks it up a notch (as I mention in the video, the outdoor prints are printed using a different ink set - Kiian Digester Helios inks - that results in absolutely spectacular color).
The next thing that really jumped out at me about the quality of the print was the sharpness of the image...
In the past, I've gotten metal prints from other companies that had a distinct softness to them, even though the original image was tack sharp. But Shiny Prints has managed to retain all the sharpness of this image - it really is an impressive rendition of the image file I sent to them!
Something else worth noting about this print is that there is next to no noise. Both the highlights and the shadows are beautifully clean without any indication of graininess. The contrast in the image is spot-on as well. I love how the dynamic range of the scene is so well reproduced on the metal.
In other words, Shiny Prints crushed the image quality test. When I inspect prints, I go over them with a fine-tooth comb looking for problems, but this one has none!
Shiny Prints Outdoor Print Review: What About the Frame?
The back of the print impresses just as much as the front...
Clearly, no one sees the back, but the frame is critically important for how the print presents itself on the wall. For example, the frame is centered perfectly on the print, ensuring that it hangs level on the wall. The corners of the frame are beautifully done, too - there are no gaps or burrs.
Speaking of burrs, the edges of the print are also super smooth, which is not something that can be said for all metal prints. I ran my finger over the perimeter of the print and came away unscathed!
Back the the frame, Shiny Prints sends all the hardware you need to mount the print on the wall. This includes the mounting hardware, screws to attach the hardware to the frame, and a small bubble level so you're sure your print is level on the wall.
Final Thoughts
Needless to say, this is one hell of an impressive print. As I noted earlier, the image quality is absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors, beautiful contrast, superb sharpness, and no indication of any noise.
Furthermore, the way the printing process retained the saturation of the colors and the overall detail of the print is breathtaking. Though this is a pricey print at $136, it is absolutely worth every penny. It has tremendous value!
Backed by an excellent frame and fantastic packaging, this Shiny Prints outdoor print is the complete package. What an experience! It's not often that a print I review gets a perfect score, but in this case, it's well deserved.
You can order your very own outdoor print from Shiny Prints today. Browse around while you're there and see what other goodies you might like!
