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Matte lasts longer for one thing. That aside, I personally prefer the matte look.

I would vote matte. Glossy photos show fingerprints more, and reflect light, which makes it hard to see the picture.

found this about the two:

Glossy

Pros:

• Photos will have a shiny finish.
• Colors are vibrant.
• Images are crisp and sharp (assuming the original photo was in focus).
• Glossy finish does not produce a textured look when scanned and converted to digital.

Cons:

• They are highly susceptible to fingerprints and smudges.
• To remove fingerprints and smudges, you need to use a photo cloth and/or a liquid solution. Rubbing a photo, no matter how soft the cloth is, can produce scratches.
• Glossy photos produce a glare, making them difficult to see from certain angles.

Matte

Pros:

• Fingerprints and smudges are not as visible.
• Since most professional prints are printed on matte-finish paper, photos printed on matte paper can have a more professional look. This is especially true with black and white photographs.
• Glare is significantly reduced with matte-finish prints.

Cons:

• The texture of matte finish can make a photo look grainy.
• Colors are usually less vibrant on a matte finish.
• The texture of a matte-finish print may produce a pattern or visible texture when the photo is scanned or converted to digital.