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13-06-08, 03:16 PM
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Professional Prints - who do you use?

I was just wondering who professional photographers tend to use for the prints they sell to clients.

Are all the usual online printers ok, or should some be avoided for when you need the best quality?

Any recommendations for high quality online printers?
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13-06-08, 03:23 PM
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Re: Professional Prints - who do you use?

Not a pro myself but have a few mates who are and they use these guys. Have used them myself, they are excellent quality and you can't beat the prices:

http://www.dscolourlabs.co.uk/index.cfm
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13-06-08, 06:49 PM
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Re: Professional Prints - who do you use?

i use a place here in glasgow called Loxleys,

search google for loxleys colour. that should take you too them.

i'v probably put about £200 of work their way and am constantly impressed with the quality and speed.
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13-06-08, 07:12 PM
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Re: Professional Prints - who do you use?

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i use a place here in glasgow called Loxleys,

search google for loxleys colour. that should take you too them.

i'v probably put about £200 of work their way and am constantly impressed with the quality and speed.
Ditto... i sent a load of images off to be printed today... total cost of the order £300!!! and i know it will be here within the week probably spent nearly £500 with them so far and have more to come once my client has chosen some prints.


     
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13-06-08, 07:31 PM
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Re: Professional Prints - who do you use?

Loxleys for prints and Colorworld for albums Had not probs so far.


     
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13-06-08, 09:39 PM
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Re: Professional Prints - who do you use?

Thanks all - I will check em all out
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28-06-08, 11:42 AM
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Re: Professional Prints - who do you use?

Try www.photobox.co.uk

I have been using them for years and the print quality is excellent and they everything from 6x4 size up to massive poster sized prints.

Great prices and delivery is VERY quick. I have ordered many sets of photos from them and the quickest they have delivered is less than 24 hours!
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28-06-08, 05:12 PM
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Re: Professional Prints - who do you use?

One of my friends who is a DW photographer uses an online company from Manchester, I'll ask him the details. He's really pleased with the quality.
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