Shutter Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 just wondering what method everyone uses to print photos? What do you like or dislike about your printing option? Do you roll your own and print at home? Upload and print online? Take them to a development lab? I do all of the above For uploading, I use www.imagestation.com. I upload my jpg file and then order them. I see them arrive in the mail a few days later. I like this for ordering mass prints. They did a big 16x20 for me, turned out great. pretty affordable too. (.20c per 4x6) I also just recently bought a dye sublimation printer for printing them at home. This is great if I want instant gratification or want to do a test proof of a shot. turns out to be about .50 per 4x6 but there is a big convenience factor and fast turn around time. Good for just printing a couple favorites.. I also use a photo lab in town. I am not sure what this guy does different , but whatever I get from him, is a step above anything else I have used. I see big hi-res blown up photos of NASA-themed subjects in there(hubble telescope, Shuttles, Space Station). I think he does printing for them (NASA is just up the road from this lab). I photographed a friend's wedding, and had some 11x14's and 16x20's printed, framed and matted there. They were amazing. They cost a bit more, but if I am being paid for a job, I wouldnt want anything less. This photo was printed at 11x14 by the pro lab and looks jus wunnerful. Anyone have a printer that they like? or use an online service like shutterfly or snapfish? I have heard good things about SAMs and Walmart too (.19c per 4x6).. never used them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: How do you print your digital photos? I print my own now...We bought an Epson photo printer last month. It is like $0.26 per pic,,,but I do not mind paying a wee bit more for the convience of it all. Just put in the memory card and hit go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: How do you print your digital photos? I usually go to a lab, sometimes Wal-mart or other photo-finishers. I have a Epson Stylus Photo 870 printer. This printer does amazing photographs! I can only go up to 8.5 x 11, the normal sheet size. But when the Premium Glossy Photo paper is used, WOW! They are beautiful. I have tried other brands of paper, with not so good results, so I stick with Epsons papers. The thing is, the color is waterproof, and will last for over tens years or longer without fading. I have a little problem with up-loading pics to a website for finishing. I heard problems about some of them turn around and sell your photos, because once they have them, they now belong to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shutter Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: How do you print your digital photos? [ QUOTE ] The thing is, the color is waterproof, and will last for over tens years or longer without fading [/ QUOTE ] yeah, that is great about Epson inks, they are archival. The Epson printers put out a good print too. Definitely one of the best ink jet photo printers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: How do you print your digital photos? I just had some printed at Shutterfly. I got 15 free 4x6's for signing up, just paid $1.99 postage. They all turned out great. I'll have to see what the bigger photo's (8x10, etc.) look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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