There are many options when it comes to printing your digital pictures. I believe that we choose companies based on our needs. The next time you print pictures you should consider your options, especially if you are taking the time to get professional prints for a family portrait session or you need to print up wedding photos or a special occasion in your life.
There is a major difference between using a professional photo lab vs ordering prints at your local retail store on the 1 hour photo machine. Yes, professional labs cost a little more, but you get what you pay for. I personally use a professional online printing company called White House Custom Color. They are very reasonable in their prices, and when I order prints they are of the finest quality that I can get. They use software called ROES which actually calibrates my prints to their printer, so I know that I will get the best prints possible. Using a 1 hour photo lab at Wal-mart, Target, CVS or Walgreens may get you a decent print to put on the fridge, but it's not going to have the same quality. If you're putting a family portrait on the wall or printing wedding photographs, you should seriously consider the investment and importance of getting a high quality images since it will be a focal point in your house or family photo album. Since I take high quality professional looking photos, I want to see my work displayed at it's full potential. I used to order family photo books from Shutterfly.com, and looking back I'm disappointed that their machines are not of a higher quality for an online printing retailer. My prints always looked much darker and pixilated than what they really were.
Every photographer always has a source for their printing, in addition to White House Custom Color I also recommend Miller's and Bay Photo for your professional printing needs. I've heard nothing but good reviews. If you are going to take your prints to a retailer, I've heard Costco is the best because they have nicer photo machines and offer a great price.
There is a major difference between using a professional photo lab vs ordering prints at your local retail store on the 1 hour photo machine. Yes, professional labs cost a little more, but you get what you pay for. I personally use a professional online printing company called White House Custom Color. They are very reasonable in their prices, and when I order prints they are of the finest quality that I can get. They use software called ROES which actually calibrates my prints to their printer, so I know that I will get the best prints possible. Using a 1 hour photo lab at Wal-mart, Target, CVS or Walgreens may get you a decent print to put on the fridge, but it's not going to have the same quality. If you're putting a family portrait on the wall or printing wedding photographs, you should seriously consider the investment and importance of getting a high quality images since it will be a focal point in your house or family photo album. Since I take high quality professional looking photos, I want to see my work displayed at it's full potential. I used to order family photo books from Shutterfly.com, and looking back I'm disappointed that their machines are not of a higher quality for an online printing retailer. My prints always looked much darker and pixilated than what they really were.
Every photographer always has a source for their printing, in addition to White House Custom Color I also recommend Miller's and Bay Photo for your professional printing needs. I've heard nothing but good reviews. If you are going to take your prints to a retailer, I've heard Costco is the best because they have nicer photo machines and offer a great price.