I was curious for those that send their photo out to be printed vs printing their own at home. What service do you use? I recently in another post was debating on getting a photo printer and since I only print maybe 10-20 pictures at most a month it would be more economical to have them printed somewhere else. My concern though is losing control of my pictures to TOS of the website, I want to print them with out granting the rights to anyone else rights to reproduce or use my images with out my consent. Anyone have any suggestions? I have been using prime photos and snap fish in the past. Also someone who does the best job in reproducing the color in your images.
Photo Printing Services recommendations?
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And who do you have print them?
Nations is used by some on here. I have used them one time, but I can't say how well it was done because I had it directly shipped to my son. He said it looked great, but of course he didn't see the original and I didn't see the finished product so I can't say it was what I wanted. Ha! The only other places that I have used were Walmart Online and Walgreens Online. I have received mixed results with them. They did make it good though, in the instances which had less than desirable results.
Are you in the UK ?
I am not, but I am guessing you do it locally with that response I was looking for online services for photo printing
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
For really quick and dirty reviewing I print at home. This is rare though because I rarely print 8x10 or smaller and in the grand scheme of things find printing at home more hassle than it's worth. I also have a Costco I pass to and from my day job and use them when I want a *really good* enlargement for family and friends. Disable the "Auto Correct" feature and you maintain complete control over all aspects of the print when using Costco. You can download their printer profile if you want *that* kind of control but have not found this necessary myself. Still, many people do it. For the absolute best quality for serious display/sale etc. I have a local lab I work with or I work with Nations Photolab. Nations has been awesome in my experience.
Fred Kingston
Senior Member
I've used Nations in the past... Our local Sam's does 8X12... which is unusual... and they've done a good job.
I've used Nations before and I'm pretty sure I was happy with the result. Now I've just used WHCC for the past few years with great results. When you sign up they typically send you a packet with great samples of all their different types of prints, coatings, etc. I think they are geared towards people that do high volume but I print way less than you do and the service has been good.
I think they reach out to you when you first sign up and ask you to send some images. They usually will print four 8x10's for free just so they can show you their stuff.
I think they reach out to you when you first sign up and ask you to send some images. They usually will print four 8x10's for free just so they can show you their stuff.