Whats the best place for portrait prints to get printed.
Aug 14, 2012 22:41:05 #
Thank you to all you who helped me with finding a profesional lab to get my images print.
If I use Millers lab or Jd Photo Imaging Lab, do I still need to buy a calibration program? I already sent my images in to both places to be tested, but I'm not sure what comes next! CAN'T WAIT TO GET THEM BACK!
Will I still be able to use my editing programs I have, or is it best to take pictures and let them correct the color and lighting?
I really enjoy editing the photos myself. But I want whatever will make my images look there best.
If I use Millers lab or Jd Photo Imaging Lab, do I still need to buy a calibration program? I already sent my images in to both places to be tested, but I'm not sure what comes next! CAN'T WAIT TO GET THEM BACK!
Will I still be able to use my editing programs I have, or is it best to take pictures and let them correct the color and lighting?
I really enjoy editing the photos myself. But I want whatever will make my images look there best.
Aug 14, 2012 22:52:50 #
When you get your prints back, compare them with what you see on your screen. You probably will still have to calibrate and then compare your test images with your screen, again. Remember, it doesn't matter how great they look on your monitor, what matters is how they look coming back from the lab. Good luck and let us know how the test prints turned out.
Aug 15, 2012 08:50:15 #
Aug 16, 2012 04:35:46 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
If you have a Costco near you they do good work and turn out quality prints
If you have a Wolf/Ritz and finding one might be a problem with their new bankruptcy filing they do good work.
If you want quality then MPIX is your best bet. I use them to fulfill my printing options on Zenfolio. The provide excellent prints in a variety of paper choices and their customer service is great.
Who you use depends on how quickly you need your prints returned will govern your print options.
If you have a Wolf/Ritz and finding one might be a problem with their new bankruptcy filing they do good work.
If you want quality then MPIX is your best bet. I use them to fulfill my printing options on Zenfolio. The provide excellent prints in a variety of paper choices and their customer service is great.
Who you use depends on how quickly you need your prints returned will govern your print options.
Aug 17, 2012 13:27:11 #
Calibrating your monitor is very helpful, but your results shouldn't be TOO off without it.
I use APS and they color correct all my prints/proof. They're a pro lab so you'll have to get approved.
I use APS and they color correct all my prints/proof. They're a pro lab so you'll have to get approved.
Oct 19, 2012 19:31:36 #
I also use Mpix.com I've had nothing but good to say about them. I never print anything off of my home printer for someone else that I've done work for. I want it to be the best of the best so I send them to Mpix.
Oct 21, 2012 17:00:32 #
One of the BEST portrait printers in the nation is ACI (American Color Imaging) in Cedar Falls IA http://www.acilab.com/
This lab was started by a Professional Portrait photographer that was unhappy with all other labs at the time, over 40 years ago. Still going strong!!
Captain C has also commented on this lab in previous posts.
This lab was started by a Professional Portrait photographer that was unhappy with all other labs at the time, over 40 years ago. Still going strong!!
Captain C has also commented on this lab in previous posts.
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