Photo Processing

Moonliner · 08-22-2005, 08:52 AM

I suddenly find myself interested in processing prints of my digital photos. In the past I've used my local motophoto but the service and prints have both been fairly lackluster.

PC-mag had an informal review of digital photo processing where they recommended snapfish. I sent in a trial order to snapfish today (10 - 4x6's, 1 - 8x10, and 1 - poster sized). I'll post the results when I get them.

Are there any other shutterbug's out there and if so what are you using to get prints?

Ghoulish Delight · 08-22-2005, 08:56 AM

We keep meaning to get some printed but haven't. Our plan is to go to Costco. We've heard the quality's good and the price cheap.

Prudence · 08-22-2005, 09:39 AM

My parents have had horrible luck with Costco -- including great big batches of prints with heads totally cut off at the top and big chunks of white space at the bottom. Colors have been way off. Might just be regional variation, but no one in our family gets photos at Costco any more.

wendybeth · 08-22-2005, 09:48 AM

Eric could certainly contribute a lot to this thread, having managed a photo center for 12 years, but he is at work. I do know that anytime you have machine processed film you are going to have (generally) less than perfect results. That's why it costs less. When the photos are hand processed by a real person, particularily one with experience and a good eye for color and detail, they will turn out much better. They can detect flaws in lighting, color imbalances (either machine or human error) and even correct damaged photos. It costs more, but if you are interested in the best images possible, it's worth it.

Stan4dSteph · 08-22-2005, 09:55 AM

Ofoto.com is Kodak's online photo site where you can order prints. You might check there too if you're going the online route.

Not Afraid · 08-22-2005, 11:24 AM

I have a photo printer at home that I use when I want prints, but I'm limited to size.

I used to use Seattle Filmworks (now called Photpworks) for all of my film and I know they've expanded their offerings. They always did a really great job with film.

Moonliner · 08-22-2005, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the info.

Both Snapfish and Photpworks offer 20 free prints to get you started so I have placed orders with both for comparison. I'll post a review between the two when I receive the photos. Ofoto did not seem to have a free trial.

Not Afraid · 08-22-2005, 02:01 PM

Nice continuation of my lovely typo.

Moonliner · 08-22-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Nice continuation of my lovely typo.

Doh! That's just me. I never even noticed it was a typo.

Prudence · 08-22-2005, 02:33 PM

Ofoto had a free offer when I signed up. I signed up and put my photos online and they emailed the offer to the email account I registered with them. Of course, I never took advantage of the offer.

08-22-2005, 08:52 AM	#1
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Photo Processing I suddenly find myself interested in processing prints of my digital photos. In the past I've used my local motophoto but the service and prints have both been fairly lackluster. PC-mag had an informal review of digital photo processing where they recommended snapfish. I sent in a trial order to snapfish today (10 - 4x6's, 1 - 8x10, and 1 - poster sized). I'll post the results when I get them. Are there any other shutterbug's out there and if so what are you using to get prints? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We keep meaning to get some printed but haven't. Our plan is to go to Costco. We've heard the quality's good and the price cheap. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	My parents have had horrible luck with Costco -- including great big batches of prints with heads totally cut off at the top and big chunks of white space at the bottom. Colors have been way off. Might just be regional variation, but no one in our family gets photos at Costco any more. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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08-22-2005, 09:48 AM	#4
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Eric could certainly contribute a lot to this thread, having managed a photo center for 12 years, but he is at work. I do know that anytime you have machine processed film you are going to have (generally) less than perfect results. That's why it costs less. When the photos are hand processed by a real person, particularily one with experience and a good eye for color and detail, they will turn out much better. They can detect flaws in lighting, color imbalances (either machine or human error) and even correct damaged photos. It costs more, but if you are interested in the best images possible, it's worth it. __________________
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08-22-2005, 09:55 AM	#5
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Ofoto.com is Kodak's online photo site where you can order prints. You might check there too if you're going the online route.
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08-22-2005, 11:24 AM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I have a photo printer at home that I use when I want prints, but I'm limited to size. I used to use Seattle Filmworks (now called Photpworks) for all of my film and I know they've expanded their offerings. They always did a really great job with film.
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08-22-2005, 01:40 PM	#7
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Thanks for the info. Both Snapfish and Photpworks offer 20 free prints to get you started so I have placed orders with both for comparison. I'll post a review between the two when I receive the photos. Ofoto did not seem to have a free trial. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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08-22-2005, 02:01 PM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Nice continuation of my lovely typo.
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08-22-2005, 02:33 PM	#10
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Ofoto had a free offer when I signed up. I signed up and put my photos online and they emailed the offer to the email account I registered with them. Of course, I never took advantage of the offer. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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