Questions about photos displayed visually on a physical medium.
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How to tell if a photo is not developed on a photographic paper?
I was wondering if I could tell a photo developed on photographic paper from an ink or laser printed photo. I used to do B&W prints from film myself, and now I always order my prints from a ...
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Is there a trick to separate an old photo moisture-fused to glass?
We have lived in some moist environments and a favorite photo, while it otherwise looks good, has large parts of it that appear to have bonded to the glass of its frame. Presumably this is due to ...
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What size should I print at for gallery shows?
So, let's assume I have taken some great shots, and secured a gallery presentation. I have shots of extremely varying aspect ratios, and many themes. Now I have to order prints.
What size should ...
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How can I glue photos back to back to a card, then laminate?
I want to print two photographs, then glue them back to back, and laminate the result. what glue should I use? Is 3M Spray Mount spray suitable?
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Where can I get a frame for a 4x18" panoramic print?
I know a specialist framing shop can make custom frame sizes but are there any places that make this frame size as a pre-set item, for a panorama?
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How durable are photographic canvas prints to moisture and humidity?
I want to put photographic canvas prints on stretcher frames in my bathroom, how bad of an idea is this? Obviously it depends on how wet my bathroom is, but I would call it fairly typical, and it does ...
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Is there a list of photo printing services that use the Flickr API?
[UPDATE:]
After some thinking, I realized this question should be streamlined:
Is there a list of known photo printing services that utilize the Flickr API so that images can be grabbed from your ...
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How should I repair a color print that ended up in the garbage by accident?
(It was a comedy of errors I'm not going to describe that caused the print to end up in the garbage.)
Should I spray the photo lightly with some distilled water and then try to flatten it and let ...
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What do you recommend for a high quality photo book service?
I'm looking for a reliable photo book printing service that allows the option of uploading a high quality PDF or Indesign file, but also prints using high quality photo prints.
I've used Blurb, but ...
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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 ...
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What do I need to take into account for printing to canvas?
I've got a couple of pictures I was considering getting printed onto canvas. Is there anything particular I need to take into account?
I'm thinking of things like photo resolution, colour profiles ...
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What is the best site for ordering prints online?
There are many sites out there that offer printing services. I am not interested in photo hosting websites such as SmugMug.
What is the best in reference to the following criteria:
Inexpensive - ...
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Why won't an online service print 16x20 from an 8 megapixel cell phone photo? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a general formula for image size vs. print size?
I have a wonderful photo from my cell phone and several people would like a 16x20 or at the least a 11x14 ...
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How do you print photos at non-standard sizes?
If you have a frame that is very small or at a non-standard size such as 2"x2" how do you edit your images so that you can print them at a standard size from a lab?
For example, if I want to print ...
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How to accurately / competitively price prints when digital images are already paid for?
My wife is a wedding and fashion photographer (as well as some family and maternity). We've been traditionally giving our High Res images as a part of the package price to our customers. Now that ...
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How can I make Digital Negatives on a Canon 9500 II printer?
Digital negatives are used in making contact prints with an inkjet printer. How can I do this with a Canon 9500 II printer?
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Looking for a supplier of card framed photographs
I have noticed quite a few stalls/shops in London sell their photo prints. The prints are usually backed and framed by white cardboard.
Can anyone suggest a print supplier who prints photos and ...
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Questions to ask when using a professional printing service
I do lots of landscape photography. A friend of mine wants one of my photographs printed; I've never done this before! All of my photos are post-processed in Photoshop, and I only generate JPEG's for ...
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Why are my printed photos coming out smudged and crazy looking?
I just got a new Canon Pixma Pro-100, which came with a few sheets of luster paper. I calibrated the printer, and printed 2 sheets looking sharp. Then, I printed one photo... it came out pretty good: ...
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Can office-store photo scanners damage old prints?
I have a number of prints from South East asia in the 1960s and 70s (the film is long gone). The prints are clearly starting to fade, and I'd like high-fidelity scans of them before it's too late.
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Why do my prints look different from what I see on my computer monitor?
I haven't printed any of my photos yet but I decided to give it a try. I am thinking of getting a printer of my own but before that I wanted to see how they would look. So, I simply printed one at the ...
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Is there a general formula for image size vs. print size?
What size images do I need for common print sizes, such as wallet size, 8x10, and 16x20? Is there a general formula?
How could that size change if, for example, a 16x20 was printed on canvas rather ...
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Where can I buy actual poster prints in the UK (as opposed to poster-sized photographs)?
Does anyone know of a print shop in the UK where I can have proper paper posters made from my photos? Note I'm talking specifically about posters made from paper (exactly like the ones you'd buy ...
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What are some good places to buy photo prints online? [closed]
I'm looking for artwork that has already been produced by the artist. Lots of artists have their own sites setup, but is there some kind of aggregator that has a bunch of them altogether?
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Do photographic printers employ “Printer Steganography”? Does it matter?
Nowadays, many printers implement printer steganography, a technique used to mark the print with tiny "yellow dots".
I want to know if any printers used to print photographs also employ this ...
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What are the laws in the United States concerning photo printing copyrights?
My wife and I wanted to save money as we were preparing to get married a few weeks ago, so we had my sister take our engagement photos with my Canon EOS 7D. She's not exactly a professional ...
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How do I generate high quality prints with an ink jet printer?
Creating high-quality photo prints using an ink jet printer is no trivial matter. Depending on the tonal range and color depth desired and the expected viewing platform, how you approach printing may ...
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High end Portfolios?
I know this isnt a "Photography" question as such, but it is within the genre, ish!.
I am going to meet a potential client soon who wants a number of high end prints producing, and I want to take ...
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What's the easiest way to create passport-sized prints?
I need to print some passport-sized photos for visa applications. They each need to be 35mm x 45mm.
Is there an easy way to take a single photo of my face and create a new jpeg file from it that I ...
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What print media works best for framed prints behind glass?
I am planning to take a A3 printout of my family photo & frame it. The frame is made of antique wood with clear glass on it. The glass has to be present so which type of photo print I need to take ...
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Canon Pixma 9000 Mark II With Semi Gloss Paper Settings
So I just recently got a Canon Pixma 9000 Mark II printer and Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss 13 x 19 inch paper.
**TLDR: See bolded question at bottom**
Before printing with the 13x19 paper, I ...
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How to calibrate a printer and monitor if neither are very good
If I have a mediocre monitor, and a reasonable but not fantastic printer, what are my options for getting a good photo print?
Printer ink is not cheap, and I usually do not have the patience or ...
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At how many megapixels should I render my image for a quality A1 print?
I'm rendering an image for an exhibition (the image is composed of multiple digital images, so I have control over the detail of the final render), but I'm getting conflicting opinions on how many ...
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What are the pros and cons of lab prints versus using a printer?
As newcomers to photography and printing we would like advice on the best way(s), regarding both quality and cost, of printing.
In the main my wife is photographing birds and insects, so natural ...
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What are the downsides to framing without glass over the print?
I hate seeing the reflections of bright lights on my framed prints. (Actually, anybody's prints!) I'm about to frame this season's work for the gallery and I'm considering leaving off the glass. I can ...
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What are some good places to sell photo prints online, with a focus on Europe?
There's already good links at What are some good places to sell photo prints online? – but they are mostly US-centric, and since I am targeting mostly people in Europe (especially Germany) – I'd ...
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Automatic document feeder (ADF) photo scanners [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What automatic-feed photo scanner should I use for 6″×4″ / 5″×4″ / A6 / postcard size photos?
I've read a few old questions asking roughly the same thing and ...
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Is it better to scan negatives or prints?
I've been wondering this for awhile now. Is it better to scan a 35mm negative, or a larger print from the negative? Which will provide a better scan? Does this change when moving to a larger film, ...
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Should I sign, watermark or otherwise label a framed print? And if so how?
I have an opportunity to show some of my work in a small local coffee shop. Are there any guidelines/practices to signing, labeling or watermarking a photo which is to be on display? Or should a ...
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How to calculate viewing distance for a print size?
I'm working on a photomontage (35mm landscape). The client is asking for what size they should print it at and what is the viewing distance.
I'm planning to print the final image on either A1 or A2 ...
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Are digital prints from CVS reasonable quality for casual printing needs?
There's a CVS drugstore on my commute, so it would be very convenient to stop in and pick up some prints that I've uploaded earlier. However, CVS is, shall we say, not terribly professionally ...
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What is the largest possible print size with 35mm film?
What is the largest possible size I can enlarge to with 35mm film?
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How could I let people order prints off my website? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a photo print provider I can use to offer a “Buy a print” feature on my own website?
I have my own website, and I was wondering if there was a ...
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What kind of containers are effective for ~20 year storage?
Occasionally, I print large photos (20x30). What kind of container should I use if I want them to last approximately 20 years?
Note: Assume I am not concerned about fire.
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Why do my scanned images have lines across them?
As you can see in the example, my scanned images have horizontal and vertical lines across them. They are very noticeable in dark areas of the image. The original print is a 4x6 matte finish print. ...
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Suggestions for a photo sales & printing vendor?
I'm beginning to seriously think about selling my photos online ... as prints, greeting cards, etc.
Can anyone recommend a site that does a good job of handling the sales translations, printing, ...
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Which postcard mailing services are the best?
I have noticed several sites offering to let me upload a photo, some text and an address. They will then print a postcard with the image and my text and mail it for me.
Some offer smartphone-apps and ...
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How to photograph artwork for giclée prints
I'd like to photograph some paintings so that the photos can be used to make giclée prints. Any tips to getting the truest color? I heard that with regular film, a long exposure gives you the ...
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How can I preserve/protect existing framed prints from fading?
I have some prints that were printed and framed professionally, and now they are situated in a relatively bright room, and I am concerned that they will fade in the light.
I have heard that there ...
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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 ...
