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Questions tagged [prints]

Questions about photos displayed visually on a physical medium.

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How big can I print a JPEG photo that measures 5120 x 2880 pixels?

I have made a collage with 5120 x 2880 px size using picasa. Now I want to order a print of it. What would be the best option to make a canvas print or a poster print? I want the best size and picture quality. And what can be the max size of my…
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Will I get better prints with film->paper or film->scan->digital print?

Printed images can be obtained on chemical photo paper (either with a digital illuminator/projector or from a film after enlargment), or from file using printers and modern inks (pigments or dyes). In the hypothesis of having the same negative film…
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Is it doable to take an image I like from web, print, put in a frame, and put on my room wall?

Sometimes i find good images online and I hope if I have it on my room wall, is it a good idea to print it and put on my wall? did you try this before? What's the most issues i should think about before doing that? are there any recommended steps i…
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How can photos printed on foamcore be prevented from warping?

I've seen lots of photos printed on foamboard getting warped - looks like the side where the printing is done contracts (and the opposite side does not) and so the print becomes slightly U-shaped instead of flat. Is this a common problem? How is it…
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What are the options for mounting 24×34 wedding-portrait prints?

In about four months, I have a wedding shoot coming up. The couple has requested a 24x34 print. I usually order my 20x30’s on a Single & Double Weight Matboard, but I feel like the print itself can easily be scratched. Many local photographers print…
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Paper versus canvas for showcasing your work

I've never put an image onto canvas before, only paper. When do you print onto canvas and when do you use paper? Does each medium better showcase certain kinds of images (black and white, images that emphasize texture, portraits, landscapes, etc).…
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Are Negatives affected when a lab does color correction?

The lab offered to colour correct my photos when they processed the film. Unfortunately the colour correction was terrible compared to the same shot taken as a backup with an digital camera. The backgrounds are over exposed and have a haze. Is…
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Can you run photo prints through a laser printer?

I occasionally get some 4x6 photos printed and send them out as postcards. For things that are always the same, like my return address, I'm considering using a printer to print the common bits on the back of each photo. However, I only own a laser…
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How to include transparent parts in a print on metal

I am looking at printing some of my images on a metal plate, and I thought it would be nice to include some transparent parts in the image so that the bare metal is showing. Has anyone tried this before? I would like to know how I can force parts of…
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Is there a way to fix photos faded by sunlight?

I have a printed photo that was bleached out by the sun. Is there any way I can recover or save it?
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How to prepare a photo for fundraising auction?

How should a print be prepared for a fundraising auction? I was thinking of submitting a picture for the auction and was wondering how it should be prepared. This would be a first for me. Would getting a good print inside of a black frame be…
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Questions about prints from Snapfish/Shutterfly

I recently uploaded the same photos to Shutterfly and Snapfish, and then I ordered prints from both sites to compare the quality. I picked up the Shutterfly prints (glossy) at CVS and the Snapfish prints (matte) at Walmart. The Snapfish prints look…
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I'm trying to approximately date some photos

I have 2 printed photos which I am approximately trying to date. Either year taken or was printed. The code on the back of the first one is Blacks 03702 NNN1A and is slightly smaller than standard photos,the other is Shopper's [15]072 0161 1…
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