Printing companies

hudakorehudakore Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
edited August 22, 2011 in SmugMug Support
I'm trying to choose which company to use for doing my printing but I have no idea of the quality of their work. Are some samples available to look at (hard copies)?
www.omnimagesonline.com (SmugMug)
www.123rf.com/portfolio/hudakore/1.html (stock photos)
www.hilmasimages.com

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2011
    Hi, please write our Support Heroes and we're always happy to send out a sample pack from both labs :)

    I can help you choose, what sort of work do you do?
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  • SamirDSamirD Registered Users Posts: 3,474 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2011
    When did you guys have sample packs? I'd love to have one!
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2011
    SamirD wrote: »
    When did you guys have sample packs? I'd love to have one!

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  • SamirDSamirD Registered Users Posts: 3,474 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    Andy wrote: »
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    I couldn't find anything on a search for 'sample pack'. ne_nau.gif
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    SamirD wrote: »
    I couldn't find anything on a search for 'sample pack'. ne_nau.gif

    Samir. Write our heroes :) The link to do so is on http://help.smugmu.com or just use our email address which you know also.. thanks.

    We'll add an article on samples.
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  • codyjbennettcodyjbennett Registered Users Posts: 143 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    Andy wrote: »
    I can help you choose, what sort of work do you do?

    Andy, I'd love to see your response... I'd hope that you could post your opinion on what each printing lab is exceptional at, and from there I could choose what fits.

    And, while the original poster hasn't responded yet, my photography runs the gamut from scenic & wildlife to weddings & portraits.

    Thanks for the offer!
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    codyjbennett wrote: »
    Andy, I'd love to see your response... I'd hope that you could post your opinion on what each printing lab is exceptional at, and from there I could choose what fits.

    And, while the original poster hasn't responded yet, my photography runs the gamut from scenic & wildlife to weddings & portraits.

    Thanks for the offer!

    Bay Photo with color correction ON. They only correct things as needed, and it's done by a human, with plenty of experience.
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  • hudakorehudakore Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    I've been notified that samples are on their way. I'm nearly all set up and ready for action!
    www.omnimagesonline.com (SmugMug)
    www.123rf.com/portfolio/hudakore/1.html (stock photos)
    www.hilmasimages.com

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2011
    SamirD wrote: »
    I couldn't find anything on a search for 'sample pack'. ne_nau.gif

    http://help.smugmug.com/customer/portal/articles/93270-two-print-labs
    Andy

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  • SamirDSamirD Registered Users Posts: 3,474 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2011
    Email sent. thumb.gif
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  • FeeonaFeeona Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited August 18, 2011
    Andy wrote: »
    Bay Photo with color correction ON. They only correct things as needed, and it's done by a human, with plenty of experience.

    Hi Andy, I just recently received prints through SmugMug using Bay Photo and their "color correction" and they are way darker and also have more saturation than I prefer. Is there a way of letting them know what my preferences are?
  • SamirDSamirD Registered Users Posts: 3,474 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2011
    Feeona wrote: »
    Hi Andy, I just recently received prints through SmugMug using Bay Photo and their "color correction" and they are way darker and also have more saturation than I prefer. Is there a way of letting them know what my preferences are?
    I think it's going to be easier to just calibrate your monitor to their prints, and then adjust your originals before they go to Bay for processing.
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2011
    Feeona wrote: »
    Hi Andy, I just recently received prints through SmugMug using Bay Photo and their "color correction" and they are way darker and also have more saturation than I prefer. Is there a way of letting them know what my preferences are?

    Let's see the photos you printed - post a gallery link, please? Too-dark is by far the most common complaint received, and it's most always due to the fact that your monitor is too bright, thus fooling you.... standing by!
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