Printing images

[Endolf]

Hi

Wondering if anyone has had any of their images printed, I've had a request to get one of mine printed (I know, came as a surprise to me too....). I've never had any photo printed, let alone at 16"x12" size, and certainly never any of my astro images.

Wondering if anyone has any guidelines, or places they'd recommend in the UK?

Thanks.

[tooth_dr]

3 minutes ago, Endolf said:

Hi

Wondering if anyone has had any of their images printed, I've had a request to get one of mine printed (I know, came as a surprise to me too....). I've never had any photo printed, let alone at 16"x12" size, and certainly never any of my astro images.

Wondering if anyone has any guidelines, or places they'd recommend in the UK?

Thanks.

Today I left in 8 versions of the same image (lighter, sharper, smoother, more colour, etc) on a memory stick to my local art shop to print out small test sizes and see which one looks best. I’ve found at home that what looks best on screen doesn’t print out best.  I’m calling back in tomorrow to get them, I will update you if interested.

[Endolf]

2 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

Today I left in 8 versions of the same image (lighter, sharper, smoother, more colour, etc) on a memory stick to my local art shop to print out small test sizes and see which one looks best. I’ve found at home that what looks best on screen doesn’t print out best.  I’m calling back in tomorrow to get them, I will update you if interested.

That would be good. Thanks.

I'm having troubles finding what looks best across 2 operating systems on the same PC, let alone on different PCs with different screens... 🙄😆

[DaveS]

Is your screen calibrated?

I print my images on an ancient Epson R2400 A3+ printer, but am thinking of the latest SC700.

Edited September 1, 2020 by DaveS

[Xiga]

42 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

Today I left in 8 versions of the same image (lighter, sharper, smoother, more colour, etc) on a memory stick to my local art shop to print out small test sizes and see which one looks best. I’ve found at home that what looks best on screen doesn’t print out best.  I’m calling back in tomorrow to get them, I will update you if interested.

I've had the same experience Adam. What looks best on screen tends to look a bit underwhelming when printed. You almost have to 'over-process' the image a bit for it to look it's best in printed form.

Interested to see how you get on with your multiple versions.

[Adreneline]

I've used this service several times for both astro and non-astro and have been delighted with the end result. I've just taken possession of a photo album of 11"x9" astro prints and could not be more pleased. The more you order the more discount offers they send you.

Adrian

 

[ollypenrice]

I do quite of a lot of prints for magazine publication and find that a 'print curve' like this is useful since printing tends to darken the faint signal. You don't have to worry about the faint low level noise which it will add when seen on screen at full size. That won't show in print.

Olly

[Xiga]

20 minutes ago, ollypenrice said:

I do quite of a lot of prints for magazine publication and find that a 'print curve' like this is useful since printing tends to darken the faint signal. You don't have to worry about the faint low level noise which it will add when seen on screen at full size. That won't show in print.

Olly

Really useful to know Olly, thanks!