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Old 02-18-2009, 05:35 AM
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Where can I take/upload/send my digital pictures to get developed/printed at large sizes (more than just 8x10)? Thanks.

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Old 02-18-2009, 11:08 AM
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Where can I take/upload/send my digital pictures to get developed/printed at large sizes (more than just 8x10)? Thanks.

-Lee
How large are you after ?? And what resolution are the shots you want to print .I had some 18 x 12s done just at a generic picture processor with excellent results though to go larger still i was told to take my shots in raw +jpeg format for higher resolution and better clarity as the print got larger .I didnt check what part of the world yr in but a site called snapfish also did some much larger prints for me although i am still waiting for delivery .I am only very new to photography so I dont know if this helps you ?
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Old 02-18-2009, 05:52 PM
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I'm gonna have to check out snapfish. 18x12 sounds like a good enough size for me. All my shots are RAW+jpeg, so i guess that is good.

I'm in north-eastern Indiana.

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I would check out Adorma Pix.

Snapfish is okay - but nothing great - at least in my experience.

Also check out your local independently-owned camera store. One here does a great job with processing and you can tell them if you need any corrections done, etc.
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If you are looking for professional results at a decent price, try White House Custom Color (www.whcc.com). I use them for both personal and professional prints. They are slightly more expensive than someone like Adorama Prints or other discount places, but not much. Plus there prints are fantastic and their service is second to none. Their turn-around time is phenomenal as well...2-3 days depending on where you live. Shipping is included in the price as well.
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If you are looking for professional results at a decent price, try White House Custom Color (www.whcc.com). I use them for both personal and professional prints. They are slightly more expensive than someone like Adorama Prints or other discount places, but not much. Plus there prints are fantastic and their service is second to none. Their turn-around time is phenomenal as well...2-3 days depending on where you live. Shipping is included in the price as well.
I am excited - I submitted photos for my WHCC test prints - can't wait to see how they look! Also checking out Millers.
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I am excited - I submitted photos for my WHCC test prints - can't wait to see how they look! Also checking out Millers.
I think you will be pleased. I live only 60 miles from their facility in Eagan, MN. And the UPS delivery hub is in Eagan.....so if I were to order something in the evening, it's usually at my door in a day and a half. I love them. Plus, they have some pretty neat texture options for photo paper as well. I take high quality images of my wife's oil paintings and use the "linen" texture to make prints. They look almost like her original paintings and every bit as good (if not better) than the prints she has ordered specifically for oil paintings from a painting publisher....at 1/5th the cost!
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Try MPIX - they have a sale on large prints right now. I've used them and they are awesome!
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