What was that online professional printing site?

**gatorgamer** · 02-05-2006, 12:47 PM

a while back i saw a link on here for a professional printing website. you submit your files electronically via the interent and then this company mails you your prints. it was kodak or a typical brand name...can't remember it! Anybody know what i'm talking about?

thanks
gamer

**LindaZ** · 02-05-2006, 02:06 PM

There are many but one popular one is www.mpix.com

**gatorgamer** · 02-05-2006, 02:42 PM

That's the one I was talking about! Thanks!

**LindaZ** · 02-05-2006, 05:06 PM

hehe..you're welcome, glad I could help.

**Reeforbust** · 02-06-2006, 07:36 AM

mpix seems expensive??

I used www.dotphoto.com ....got a 20x30 for $22 to my door

**brianpowers27** · 02-06-2006, 08:13 AM

Price isn't the only factor. Many companies offer different types of papers. Some better than others. Some calibrate more often, some cater their pricing to smaller photos and some to larger photos. I have used Bigphotohelp.com with success for large photos. I like adorama.com for regular sizes.

**jdog** · 02-06-2006, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Reeforbust

mpix seems expensive??

I used www.dotphoto.com ....got a 20x30 for $22 to my door

Well, you are getting images printed on professional paper...they are a pro lab....you get what you pay for....

**Reeforbust** · 02-06-2006, 10:34 AM

The paper that dotphoto.com uses is "Fuji Crystal Archive"

It resists fading for generations and is supposed to be proffesional paper???? Who knows.....But the pics always look great from them

**jdog** · 02-06-2006, 10:37 AM

All I know is that when I ordered my daughter's senior pics from a professionl photographer, they were printed on professional paper.....

MPIX uses that same paper...which gives MY photos more of a professional look/feel to them.

**brianpowers27** · 02-06-2006, 10:37 AM

One of the things that I look for is a printer that will offer profiles. Also the type of paper makes a difference. A mat print is different than gloss and within those types each paper has it's own characteristic. Some printers can print redder reds and bluer blues also. Some labs will go through and hand color correct and adjust each photo you send them, some labs do none and some use a computer batch to automatically adjust each photo.

Different paper/ink combos will have different longevity ratings too. I've heard the one hour printing walmart/sam's club does on fuji archive will last around 10/20 yrs.