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Topic: Online printing service for photographs
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MartinAir
Member Posts: 31
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Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 03-19-2021 01:08 PM
   
Any suggestions for online printing service in the US, which offers custom size printing?Would like to print 12.7x14.7 photos and send them to the Infinity Science Center for Fred Haise to sign. Thank you. |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1999
From: Fairfax, VA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-19-2021 04:37 PM
I see what you mean about the custom sizes. I don't know of a service that can do that, but if you by any chance want to pick from an impressive choice of print sizes, at great quality, prices, and services, I recommend mpix.com. Like, maybe you could put the image you are thinking of with some others into a 16x20 collage, and print that. |
MartinAir
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Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 03-19-2021 05:22 PM
Well, I added atypical white borders to otherwise standard 8x10 image (for inscription /signature). Hence the total dimensions 12.7x14.7. I received one offer from a Denver based lab, asking $31 per print and $25 for shipping. Not sure whether it's worth the hassle. Would extra quality and/or uncommon image add extra value? I'm in Vienna, Austria, so it'd be a remote operation. |
eurospace
Member Posts: 2647
From: Berlin, Germany
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-19-2021 09:52 PM
I have made positive experiences from a lab based in the UK, but with outlets in Germany and other places.They use Fuji paper which is a plus in my opinion. |
oly
Member Posts: 1180
From: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 03-20-2021 08:18 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MartinAir:
Would extra quality and/or uncommon image add extra value?
The non-standard paper size cost more because somebody has to cut the paper stock to a non-standard size.A change in image dimensions should not add cost because nominating the image size and selecting border or borderless printing is a standard action for all photo printing machines. |
BruceF
Member Posts: 15
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: May 2019
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posted 03-20-2021 11:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MartinAir:
Hence the total dimensions 12.7x14.7
Is there a specific eason for the 12.7x14.7 size? If you only want an 8x10 sized print, you could use a 9x12, 10x13, 11x14 or similar sizes and leave the border. Then trim or get a mat that is open to the size that shows the photo and inscription. Personally, I've used Printique often and have been happy with the prints and customer service. Note, they will be closing for the upcoming Passover holiday. |
MartinAir
Member Posts: 31
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Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 03-20-2021 11:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by BruceF:
Is there a specific reason for the 12.7x14.7 size?
Good question! A very nice 8x10 photo with the wide/white borders and inscription and signature on them has inspired me. At that time, I didn't know it would be that difficult/expensive to get it done. I'm considering Printique as well, they provide great/secure packaging. No custom sizes though, 11x14 would be the closest option, leaving 1.5inch for the inscription and signature. |
oly
Member Posts: 1180
From: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 03-21-2021 12:17 AM
Digital photo printing allows the scaling of the image on the photo paper. For example, if you want an 8 x 10 print with a 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch border, you specify these dimensions in the pre-print settings.You can specify any border width. If you want borderless printing then this can sometimes cost more because some photo print machines required additional steps or waste more ink printing borderless images, and can also require more machine servicing over time. Selecting non-standard paper sizes will make finding an off the shelf frame or matte difficult as a custom item would need to be made. This is no problem for some people, others want the convenience and ease. |
RMH
Member Posts: 581
From: Ohio
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-21-2021 05:04 AM
You might want to look at Bay Photo Lab. I have never used their service but a high end portrait photographer uses/suggested them. They offer a huge variety of sizes along with custom made sizes. |
MartinAir
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Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 03-21-2021 09:33 AM
Thank you for your inputs. Agreed; usually prefer convenience/ease as well. How does archival framing/matting work? Emblems/patches would require extra custom work, right? Bay Photo Lab came up a lot in my searches. I've already contacted them. |
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