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Lisa Carpenter
 

Who makes the best professional prints?


I am curious. I have used MPIX.com, ProLabExpress.com and have ordered samples from WHCC.com, does anyone have comments on who you have used and which one you like better and why? ProLab seems to make some that are gorgeous and some that I want to reorder....now, is that me or them? I would love to hear what you guys like or don't like.

thanks


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October 13, 2005

 

John G. Clifford Jr
  I tend to like labs that print exactly what I give 'em without dinking.

If you run a color-managed workflow, you will too. But if the quality of your prints are inconsistent, then you probably aren't color-managed.

In short, any good lab will print a perfect exposure perfectly. Some labs specialize in printing amateur images so they know they'll have to do some compensation. Others (like WHCC) are pretty much dedicated to the professional photographer (and serious, technically-competent amateur) and so they print exactly what you give them under the belief that you know what you're doing when you prepare an image for printing.

Figure out which category you fall into (series amateur/pro, or amateur), and use the appropriate lab, and you won't be sorry.

WHCC is well-regarded by the pros. Shutterfly is well-regarded by most amateurs. ProLab seems like they'd be good for both parties IF the amateurs choose to let ProLab do the color corrections (the pros will do their own color corrections and want the file printed as uploaded).


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October 14, 2005

 

cj patterson
  I only use WHCC and I LOVE them. I can't sing their praises enough. I have ordered quite alot from them both personally and for my clients. Customer service and workrmanship are superior in my opinion. Fast delivery, no shipping charges and reasonable prices. They offer a good variety of textures, canvases, etc. Love em!


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October 14, 2005

 

Lisa Carpenter
  Hey guys, THANKS. I just got my 5 test prints back from WHCC and I am now learning how to order from them. It does seem to be a bit different than others. Can either of you tell me which calibrator works best with a really good laptop? It seems that a good bit of them are for the PC's and not laptops, and will I get good results? Thanks for the info, and I see where you are coming from.

Lisa


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October 14, 2005

 

Christy Jackme
  Lisa,
I just received my first order from Prolab today and they are fantastic. I registered with them on a Friday and they called me personally that Monday to welcome me. They send very quick responses to my e-mails. And today is Friday and I just placed my order on Tues!!! There service is incredible! I haven't tried Mpix or WHCC, but I don't need to now!


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October 14, 2005

 

Collette Photography
  I use Mpix and love them, they have super fast delivery, a standard shipping rate no mater what size the order, and very reasonable prices. I have not tryed either of the others that you have mentioned, but I love mpix.

Collette


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October 14, 2005

 
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