One note on getting prints made: Be sure to bring your disc in with you when picking up your prints at any location. There is a permission statement on the disc allowing you to have the prints made. Some places will be concerned about copyright and will not let you have your prints until you prove you have permission to print them. Showing them the disc should be sufficient.
I have ordered prints from several companies to judge their color and quality. While you are free to have your prints made anywhere you choose, might I suggest a couple options for you.
I take the liberty of uploading each client's full disc to unitprints.com. This is a very user-friendly version of my FAVORITE print site Color Inc. (see below for more info about Color Inc.) This also makes your images easy to share with friends and family. Same pricing and quality as Color Inc. with an easier-to-order format.
I order all of my large-size prints directly from Color Inc. For professional quality prints Color Inc. is fantastic! They have a matte finish, good quality paper and a huge variety of sizes from wallet up to 40 x 60 inches! As well as square sizing if you are looking for that. They also have canvas prints available. Their standard prints start at:
$0.73 for 3.5 x 5
$0.78 for 4 x 6
$1.33 for 5 x 7
$2.10 for 8 x 10
I highly recommend Color Inc.! The only downside is there website is not quite as user-friendly as many other sites. Please ask me if you have any questions about their site. I'd be happy to help!
If you are in the Eden Prairie area, and would like a local place for prints. I recommend Ritz/Pro-Ex. I have discovered that their prints come out as close to what I see on my computer screen as I can find! They have great prices and do run deals at times. The location is in the Tower Square shopping center near Eden Prairie Center. They have a wide range of options! You can upload photos online to print to the store or have them shipped to you. You can take your disc into the store for prints. They also do Christmas cards and other photo cards. Very flexible!
One note on Ritz prints: I have found that they have great color for 5 x 7 and larger. Not so great for their quicker prints of 3 x 5 and 4 x 6. The color quality is different in the smaller prints and not quite as good. But I've always been happy with my 5 x 7 and larger prints from them.
Shutterfly is another website that can have decent prints. They do not have quite the range in sizes as Color Inc. and sometimes their quality can be hit or miss. However, they have a satisfaction guarantee. If you are unhappy with your prints, they will keep printing them, until you are happy with the final product. And their website is a little easier to navigate around. Their prints start at:
$0.15 for 4 x 6
$0.79 for 5 x 7
$3.19 for 8 x 10
If you have any other questions about ordering prints, holiday cards, or any other photo products, please ask me!
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