Need suggestions for ordering prints

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cbay

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Never had a print made since film days. No idea how it works with these companies online. Was thinking of getting some landscapes printed from Nations - as i have a potential source to possibly sell a few. Was thinking about getting maybe a dozen prints in 8x10 but not sure where to go from there.
I use Lightroom, is there anything special i need to do? My monitor is calibrated, so i assume "not color corrected".
Anyone have suggestions as to what to order just to get me started and go from there? Backing? Gloss? The prices don't seem bad so i don't mind experimenting.
Looking at the prices on frames i'm not sure i want to get into that. So would foamcore be a solution?
I'm really ignorrant on this whole process so if i could get some ideas as to what some of you get done that would at least get me some ideas.
I know a lot of it is a matter of personal preference, but surely i can benefit from asking for some suggestions. :)
Thank You in advance and Happy Holidays!
 
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Rick M

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Download the ROES system from Nations website. From there you can order from your PC files by uploading. I order and sell non-color corrected lustre prints (the cheapest). They are printed on Kodak Endura Pro paper. I don't use any backing if they are going in a frame. If they are traveling to my shows, I put them in crystal sleeves with chipboard behind them (both can be had from matboardplus.com).
 
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cbay

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Thank You Rick, i appreciate it. So just export a jpeg at 100% with everything to my liking as seen on my monitor?
 
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Rick M

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cbay said:
Thank You Rick, i appreciate it. So just export a jpeg at 100% with everything to my liking as seen on my monitor?
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Yes, their color reproduction has been very true to my screen, You can request a sample image from them. Of course you need to use the largest file you can, Jpeg is fine if it is large enough for what you are ordering.
 
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Rick M

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Also, I tend to process my images a bit brighter than if it was only going to be viewed on a screen. Keep in mind that on your monitor you are looking at a backlit image. I feel we lose about 10% of that impact when printed. Do some samples before you submit a large order, you need to get a feel for what to expect.
 
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