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[OutlawSaint]

Nice composition Outlaw. It came out great!

Thank you Bayou!

 

[OutlawSaint]

I have a question for y'all. When exporting photos in lightroom the default resolution is 240 pixels per inch for mine. But I've heard it's best to make it 300 ppi. What are y'alls thoughts on that?

 

[Severum]

I have a question for y'all. When exporting photos in lightroom the default resolution is 240 pixels per inch for mine. But I've heard it's best to make it 300 ppi. What are y'alls thoughts on that?

That depends on what you are exporting the photos for.

If you are using them on the web then it doesn't matter at all.

When exporting for printing I suggest using the setting that your lab recommends (res/ppi/profile). I also avoid lab color correction and do a 4x6 test run periodically to make sure everything prints as expected. Canvas and metal are trickier to proof, but some providers offer small samples for nominal fees.

 

[OutlawSaint]

That depends on what you are exporting the photos for.

If you are using them on the web then it doesn't matter at all.

When exporting for printing I suggest using the setting that your lab recommends (res/ppi/profile). I also avoid lab color correction and do a 4x6 test run periodically to make sure everything prints as expected. Canvas and metal are trickier to proof, but some providers offer small samples for nominal fees.

So the overall quality of a full size photo wouldn't be noticeable on a screen if it was exported at 240, 300, or 360 ppi? Matters the most just for making larger prints?

 

[Severum]

So the overall quality of a full size photo wouldn't be noticeable on a screen if it was exported at 240, 300, or 360 ppi? Matters the most just for making larger prints?

Right, there would be no quality difference. Resolution size is what matters. You just need to consider PPI when your printer wants a specific value.

 

[Bayouboy]

When making large or very large prints (canvas or otherwise), what rules should you follow? What file type....tiff? Any other things to worry about? I'm looking to make a few large prints & I'd hate to do something wrong & waste the money.

Also, do any of you use online printers for this service?

 

[Severum]

When making large or very large prints (canvas or otherwise), what rules should you follow? What file type....tiff? Any other things to worry about? I'm looking to make a few large prints & I'd hate to do something wrong & waste the money.

Also, do any of you use online printers for this service?

I've mostly used Costco and Adoramapix for small prints (12x18 and less) and Adoramapix for prints over 12x18. Dry Creek Photo is a good site for learning how to use printer profiles and color management. They also keep a database of Costco printer profiles if you decide to use them.

Using a local big box printer can be very hit or miss, so you'll want to do test prints to judge their work. I suggest doing a test run of cheap 4x6 prints regardless of your workflow and lab just to make sure everything prints as expected. Online labs frequently have promotions and coupons, so it's good to check their social media accounts and the big coupon sites before ordering.

I've used CG Pro Prints for canvas since they have a good prices and a wide selection of sizes up to 20x60 and 32x48. They cater to pro photographers and don't color adjust if you want that. I've found their prints to be a bit more saturated than a calibrated 100% aRGB screen. Adoramapix and many other printers do a good job with canvas.

I've recently used Bay Photo for metal prints. They have good prices, 25% off first orders, and offer gloss, mid gloss, satin, sheer gloss, and sheer matte. I've gone with mid gloss to balance reflections and color accuracy. These have been close to a calibrated 100% aRGB screen. Gloss can be striking, but it will also be highly reflective. Adoramapix also does good metal prints at reasonable prices.

I prefer to do metal prints for myself and anything hanging for sale. I limit canvas to panoramas or shots that are especially suited to it. I only do traditional prints for clients or matted+bagged sales.

The rules for printing depend entirely on your printer. You'll want to check their help/FAQ section and adhere to their guidelines regarding color management, profiles, file sizing, etc. If TIFFs are accepted then they are good, otherwise a 100% JPG export is usually fine. Some printers want a color profile embedded, some want no profile. Some use sRGB while others have specific printer profiles. I prefer to select no color adjustment by the lab whenever possible. If you have questions about what to do for a specific lab I'm happy to help.

 

[Brennan77]

I just ordered a couple of 12x18 prints. I didn't even think of using something other than jpeg. doh! I'm sure it'll be fine and they weren't terribly expensive. I also like borderless metal.

 

[OutlawSaint]

My business site is through SmugMug and prints are done through Bay Photo. People have been very happy with them. I also do canvas prints through CG Pro Prints. I like their overall quality.

 

[Bayouboy]

I've mostly used Costco and Adoramapix for small prints (12x18 and less) and Adoramapix for prints over 12x18. Dry Creek Photo is a good site for learning how to use printer profiles and color management. They also keep a database of Costco printer profiles if you decide to use them.

Using a local big box printer can be very hit or miss, so you'll want to do test prints to judge their work. I suggest doing a test run of cheap 4x6 prints regardless of your workflow and lab just to make sure everything prints as expected. Online labs frequently have promotions and coupons, so it's good to check their social media accounts and the big coupon sites before ordering.

I've used CG Pro Prints for canvas since they have a good prices and a wide selection of sizes up to 20x60 and 32x48. They cater to pro photographers and don't color adjust if you want that. I've found their prints to be a bit more saturated than a calibrated 100% aRGB screen. Adoramapix and many other printers do a good job with canvas.

I've recently used Bay Photo for metal prints. They have good prices, 25% off first orders, and offer gloss, mid gloss, satin, sheer gloss, and sheer matte. I've gone with mid gloss to balance reflections and color accuracy. These have been close to a calibrated 100% aRGB screen. Gloss can be striking, but it will also be highly reflective. Adoramapix also does good metal prints at reasonable prices.

I prefer to do metal prints for myself and anything hanging for sale. I limit canvas to panoramas or shots that are especially suited to it. I only do traditional prints for clients or matted+bagged sales.

The rules for printing depend entirely on your printer. You'll want to check their help/FAQ section and adhere to their guidelines regarding color management, profiles, file sizing, etc. If TIFFs are accepted then they are good, otherwise a 100% JPG export is usually fine. Some printers want a color profile embedded, some want no profile. Some use sRGB while others have specific printer profiles. I prefer to select no color adjustment by the lab whenever possible. If you have questions about what to do for a specific lab I'm happy to help.

I had no idea this stuff was so complex. I have to do some information gathering! Thank you for this information.

 

[OutlawSaint]

Tried a little selective coloring, haven't done it in a long time.

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[Severum]

I had no idea this stuff was so complex. I have to do some information gathering! Thank you for this information.

It can be a lot to digest at first. With many labs it's just sRGB and upload though. The main pitfalls are working with a poorly adjusted monitor or with the wrong color space. That's why test prints are often a good idea.

I just ordered a couple of 12x18 prints. I didn't even think of using something other than jpeg. doh! I'm sure it'll be fine and they weren't terribly expensive. I also like borderless metal.

I wouldn't worry. Outside of a few special circumstances it should be impossible to tell the difference between a high quality JPEG and TIFF at 12x18.

 

[Severum]

Catching up on some Flickr uploads from recent shows.

HIRIE:

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Nahko and Medicine for the People:

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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/severum/31237055962/in/dateposted-public/" title="Nahko and Medicine for the People @ Wild Buffalo"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5612/31237055962_692c4b0d3c_c.jpg" width="534" height="800" alt="Nahko and Medicine for the People @ Wild Buffalo"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/severum/31381182875/in/dateposted-public/" title="Nahko and Medicine for the People @ Wild Buffalo"><img src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5341/31381182875_70379d2314_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="Nahko and Medicine for the People @ Wild Buffalo"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Severum]

Polecat Halloween:

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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/severum/31237216582/in/dateposted-public/" title="Polecat Halloween 2016"><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5487/31237216582_a4845ed962_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="Polecat Halloween 2016"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/severum/31011982060/in/dateposted-public/" title="Polecat Halloween 2016"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5818/31011982060_9a26614f73_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="Polecat Halloween 2016"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/severum/31344951826/in/dateposted-public/" title="Polecat Halloween 2016"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5743/31344951826_b22069d8f1_c.jpg" width="534" height="800" alt="Polecat Halloween 2016"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/severum/31237258502/in/dateposted-public/" title="Polecat Halloween 2016"><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5455/31237258502_37df30e73d_c.jpg" width="534" height="800" alt="Polecat Halloween 2016"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/severum/31237269992/in/dateposted-public/" title="Polecat Halloween 2016"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5633/31237269992_21bb71361e_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="Polecat Halloween 2016"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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[Severum]

Honeycomb:

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Moon Hooch:

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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/severum/31287360462/in/dateposted-public/" title="Moon Hooch @ Wild Buffalo"><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5511/31287360462_6625982cdc_c.jpg" width="534" height="800" alt="Moon Hooch @ Wild Buffalo"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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