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Mar 24, 2013 08:20:47   #
AnnaZ Loc: SW Wis.
 
Are there any websites/businesses that you folks on here that know lots about photography that would be able to take prints and make wall murals or posters of them? I have a Canon 50D and 60D; use the max resolution, so I'm assuming end quality wouldn't suffer in that regard. My Spousal Unit has an ongoing building of a train set in a room upstairs. The wall is crappy and he'd like to have some type of scenery on the wall. Anything he'd choose would have to be mounted on plywood, or some kind of hanging contraption, as the plaster is junk. And I am NOT gonna bust it all off and re-plaster. The job would cost more than this crummy old farmhouse is worth. So, I got the idea of using some photos I have taken for getting a background made. I have NO clue as to where to look, or who would be reputable.

Thanks. Am thinking a couple of my Africa pix would look good wall-sized.

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Mar 24, 2013 08:22:49   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
AnnaZ wrote:
Are there any websites/businesses that you folks on here that know lots about photography that would be able to take prints and make wall murals or posters of them? I have a Canon 50D and 60D; use the max resolution, so I'm assuming end quality wouldn't suffer in that regard. My Spousal Unit has an ongoing building of a train set in a room upstairs. The wall is crappy and he'd like to have some type of scenery on the wall. Anything he'd choose would have to be mounted on plywood, or some kind of hanging contraption, as the plaster is junk. And I am NOT gonna bust it all off and re-plaster. The job would cost more than this crummy old farmhouse is worth. So, I got the idea of using some photos I have taken for getting a background made. I have NO clue as to where to look, or who would be reputable.

Thanks. Am thinking a couple of my Africa pix would look good wall-sized.
Are there any websites/businesses that you folks o... (show quote)


I print my own anymore at home, but I previously had posters up to 24x36 made at Costco, very reasonable and vary fast. Quality depends on your file size, and the sharpness of your image. Prints that size will reveal all your exposure flaws.

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Mar 24, 2013 08:32:38   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
MT Shooter wrote:
AnnaZ wrote:
Are there any websites/businesses that you folks on here that know lots about photography that would be able to take prints and make wall murals or posters of them? I have a Canon 50D and 60D; use the max resolution, so I'm assuming end quality wouldn't suffer in that regard. My Spousal Unit has an ongoing building of a train set in a room upstairs. The wall is crappy and he'd like to have some type of scenery on the wall. Anything he'd choose would have to be mounted on plywood, or some kind of hanging contraption, as the plaster is junk. And I am NOT gonna bust it all off and re-plaster. The job would cost more than this crummy old farmhouse is worth. So, I got the idea of using some photos I have taken for getting a background made. I have NO clue as to where to look, or who would be reputable.

Thanks. Am thinking a couple of my Africa pix would look good wall-sized.
Are there any websites/businesses that you folks o... (show quote)


I print my own anymore at home, but I previously had posters up to 24x36 made at Costco, very reasonable and vary fast. Quality depends on your file size, and the sharpness of your image. Prints that size will reveal all your exposure flaws.
quote=AnnaZ Are there any websites/businesses tha... (show quote)

I was watching an instructional video the other day, and the instructor mentioned an Epson Stylus Pro 3880. I looked it up. I costs about $1,200, and the ink cartridges cost almost $600. That seems a bit extreme.

Vistaprint does posters, although they've never printed one for me.

http://www.vistaprint.com/posters.aspx?mk=Vista+Print+Posters&ad=e&crtv=11344896499&psite=mkwid%7cQll2sJY1&GP=3%2f24%2f2013+8%3a32%3a07+AM&GPS=2784376968&GNF=0

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Mar 24, 2013 08:48:58   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
jerryc41 wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
AnnaZ wrote:
Are there any websites/businesses that you folks on here that know lots about photography that would be able to take prints and make wall murals or posters of them? I have a Canon 50D and 60D; use the max resolution, so I'm assuming end quality wouldn't suffer in that regard. My Spousal Unit has an ongoing building of a train set in a room upstairs. The wall is crappy and he'd like to have some type of scenery on the wall. Anything he'd choose would have to be mounted on plywood, or some kind of hanging contraption, as the plaster is junk. And I am NOT gonna bust it all off and re-plaster. The job would cost more than this crummy old farmhouse is worth. So, I got the idea of using some photos I have taken for getting a background made. I have NO clue as to where to look, or who would be reputable.

Thanks. Am thinking a couple of my Africa pix would look good wall-sized.
Are there any websites/businesses that you folks o... (show quote)


I print my own anymore at home, but I previously had posters up to 24x36 made at Costco, very reasonable and vary fast. Quality depends on your file size, and the sharpness of your image. Prints that size will reveal all your exposure flaws.
quote=AnnaZ Are there any websites/businesses tha... (show quote)

I was watching an instructional video the other day, and the instructor mentioned an Epson Stylus Pro 3880. I looked it up. I costs about $1,200, and the ink cartridges cost almost $600. That seems a bit extreme.

Vistaprint does posters, although they've never printed one for me.

http://www.vistaprint.com/posters.aspx?mk=Vista+Print+Posters&ad=e&crtv=11344896499&psite=mkwid%7cQll2sJY1&GP=3%2f24%2f2013+8%3a32%3a07+AM&GPS=2784376968&GNF=0
quote=MT Shooter quote=AnnaZ Are there any websi... (show quote)


Epsons inks are never cheap. And the 3880 is only a 17" wide printer, 17x22 it its largest size, but it will run panoramas on roll paper.

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Mar 24, 2013 08:52:12   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Epsons inks are never cheap. And the 3880 is only a 17" wide printer, 17x22 it its largest size, but it will run panoramas on roll paper.

Considering what they charge for ink, it might be cheaper to bring someone in to paint the scene. :D

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Mar 24, 2013 08:56:13   #
Brenda IS Scottish Loc: GOLDEN Colorado
 
I haven't used them personally, but my Sister-in-Law uses Vista Prints and has GREAT results with their stuff. I think they are on the pricy side so I use Costco for my big stuff (well, not since I bought my Epson R3000 - go 13x44" baby)

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Mar 24, 2013 09:07:00   #
AnnaZ Loc: SW Wis.
 
Thanks, I looked at Vistaprint just now...........I'm wanting something larger.

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Mar 24, 2013 09:07:36   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
AnnaZ wrote:
Thanks, I looked at Vistaprint just now...........I'm wanting something larger.


Just exactly how large, that may help.

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Mar 24, 2013 09:07:48   #
Brenda IS Scottish Loc: GOLDEN Colorado
 
here is a link to a review site

http://online-printing-services-review.toptenreviews.com/

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Mar 24, 2013 09:44:04   #
AnnaZ Loc: SW Wis.
 
Oh, 3x4 feet, at least.

I Googled mural from your photos and looked at a site. You could upload a pic and they would tell you if it was mural material. Now, I ask you, can they tell me it is a poor candidate when it is 18.1 MP and a VERY clear photo. Grrrr.

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Mar 24, 2013 09:46:54   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
AnnaZ wrote:
Oh, 3x4 feet, at least.

I Googled mural from your photos and looked at a site. You could upload a pic and they would tell you if it was mural material. Now, I ask you, can they tell me it is a poor candidate when it is 18.1 MP and a VERY clear photo. Grrrr.


I have used Burrell labs to do 40x60 prints in the past, but not for a couple of years:

http://www.burrellprolabs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&productname=Prints&Itemid=169

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Mar 24, 2013 19:44:37   #
jeanbug35 Loc: Jonesboro AR
 
I have Walgreens print all my posters. They do a fantastic job.

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Mar 25, 2013 05:58:49   #
Browned
 
www.ezprint.com

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Mar 25, 2013 06:37:30   #
RitaHatton
 
I have gone to Staples here in the northeast, Bethlehem,Pa. They did a very nice job of 22x31 of my granddaughter for about $20. I emailed the photo from my iPhone! I was very surprised and my granddaughter loved it.

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Mar 25, 2013 07:19:15   #
AnnaZ Loc: SW Wis.
 
Still not finding what I want............I will keep looking. Thanks for your replies.

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