Monday, December 30, 2013

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Phil Pantano


At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.
In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Phil Pantano.





















Phil Pantano
Photographer
Buffalo, NY 

What do you do?
I am a photographer from the Buffalo, NY area. I started taking photos in 1968 when I was 12 years old. My mom had a decent Japanese camera and I started playing around with it and also developing and printing. I continued throughout the years, but not doing any serious work.

I got back into it about 2 years ago and have been obsessed. I am a history buff so I concentrated on taking photos of older industrial facilities that have been untouched by vandalism and graffiti. I like to see it as if a door had been shut 50 years ago and I am opening it back up after all these years. Being a fan of black & white classic movies and TV shows, including Alfred Hitchcock, shows in some of my darker more dramatic shots. I think a photo taken on an overcast and cloud dark day tells more of a story.


Up until this past Winter, I told myself that I would never take pictures of people. That was a big fear of mine. To overcome that fear I started work on a portrait project, The American Worker. I felt that if I could shoot it in my dark and dramatic style, it could work. It turned out to be a success and now I am constantly reading and watching videos on how to improve my portrait shooting.

How do you do it?

I currently shoot with a Canon 5D Mark III. I look for detail, lighting and shadows. It’s hard to describe but when I look at the subject I am photographing, I “see” what the end result will be. After that I process the photo in Photoshop to fine tune the detail and make it look how I “saw” it when I took the shot. I think selective lighting can “tell the story” the best.


Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
Why wouldn’t I? I am so lucky to have a fantastic place right in my backyard! I order my prints and pick them up the next day…customers order from my website and they are shipped the next day…customer service is spot on. When I’ve had a problem (because of my mistake) they have been quick to point it out and make sure it gets resolved before it goes too far. On top of that, quality is top notch and pricing is very reasonable. I have never had a complaint from any of my customers. One of my top selling photos is a highly detailed 20x30” print that always wows at any show we have done

Contact Information: 

Phil Pantano
www.greatlook.com
www.facebook.com/GreatLookPhotos



Thursday, December 26, 2013

VIDEO: Sara & George get in a snowball fight and $20.13 Year End Sale



Thank you for your support of iPrintfromHome.com and for making this a great 2013 holiday season!  As we say goodbye to 2013 and look forward to the coming year, we want to have some fun.  Check out the video above for a little holiday chuckle.

The number 13 has always been a lucky number for me (Sara).  2013 was an especially wonderful year and we want to send it off in style.  We are offering a 13% discount on any order placed before the end of the year that totals at least $20.13 (not including shipping).  Limited to one discount order per customer.  To get your discount, please follow the instructions below.

Instructions: 
1. Place an order totaling a at least $20.13 (not including shipping) at iPrintfromHome.com by midnight on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. 
2. IMMEDIATELY after placing your order, send us an e-mail (here) with "2013 - 13% Off" in the body of the e-mail. 
3. Once we receive your e-mail, we will adjust your order total to account for your 13% discount.


NOTE: Limit of one discount order per customer.  We'll be closed Dec 31 and Jan 1.  So, don't worry if you don't hear back from us right away if you e-mail in on Tuesday or Wednesday.  We'll get back to everyone on Thursday, January 2nd.


Monday, December 9, 2013

You've still got time!


It's getting close to Christmas and we are getting lots of calls asking if it's too late to order prints in time to give as gifts. The answer is, you still have time!

At iPrintfromHome.com, our standard turnaround time for Photographic Prints is as follows: if you place your order by 6am EST, we have it ready for shipping the same day, Monday through Saturday. Any order that comes in on Sunday will be shipped on Monday.

Please note that the turnaround time for Giclee Fine Art Prints is 3 business days (weekdays), and that the daily production cut-off is 6am EST.

Please also note that requesting mounting (or stretching) services can add up to 3 business days to your turnaround time.

If you're planning on ordering before the 23rd - which we would encourage (hint, hint) - please feel free to choose whichever shipping method meets your needs:

* USPS 1st Class - $3
* USPS Priority - $7
* FedEx Ground - $9.95
* FedEx Ground to Canada - $18
* FedEx 3-Day - $11.75
* FedEx 2-Day - $14.75
* FedEx Standard Overnight - $21.75
* FedEx Priority Overnight - $29.95
* FedEx Priority Saturday - $49.95

For more specific information about each shipping method, please click here.

Here's what you need to do if you're really waiting until the last minute:
If you order Photographic Prints: Please place your order by 6am on December 23rd and choose FedEx Priority or Standard Overnight so that you receive your order on December 24th. NOTE: Requesting mounting and or stretching service will add 3 days to your turnaround time.

If you order Giclee Fine Art or Photo Inkjet Prints: Please place your order by 6am on December 19th and choose FedEx FedEx Priority or Standard Overnight so that you receive your order on December 24th. NOTE: Requesting mounting and or stretching service will add 3 days to your turnaround time.

We will be closed December 24-25.

Happy Holidays!!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Pictures Make Great Presents

You've spent a lot of time creating beautiful images. You've poured your heart and soul into your work. This holiday season, when you're thinking of all the people you're thankful for, consider giving them a little piece of yourself. Nothing could be better. 

Happy Holidays!

From,

the iPrintfromHome.com team


Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!!!


This is our very favorite time of year at iPrintfromHome.com. Thanksgiving is all about appreciating what you have and celebrating your gifts with people you care about.

Whenever we think about the things we're most thankful for, our thoughts always turn to you and your fellow customers. We're really happy that you've chosen to work with us and we look forward to working together for years to come.

At iPrintfromHome.com, we aim to provided you with a service that delights you and never takes you for granted. Today, we want to take the time to stop and say, "Thank You". We really appreciate your support.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks,
George, Sara & the iPrintfromHome.com team

Monday, November 18, 2013

Etsy Changed the Rules! (drop shipping services)

Etsy changed the rules! Etsy sellers are now allowed to drop ship orders directly to clients.  To read more about Etsy's policy changes, please click here.

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with a whole bunch of Etsy sellers. So this is some pretty big news for our community. Unfamiliar with Etsy?  Check it out here: www.etsy.com

We are pleased to offer drop shipping services so that you can send your orders directly to your clients. All you need to do is select “Drop ship to my client/friend” when you select your shipping address during the order placement process.

If you select to have your order drop shipped, your order will be shipped without an invoice or any promotional materials. We will also remove our company name from the return address and send your package in a plain mailer or box without any identifying markings.

For Photographic Prints, we typically include "back printing" on the back of each print, which includes the name of your file (if the file name is not too long) as well as your iPrintfromHome.com order number.

If you do not want back printing on your prints, please send us an email immediately after your order has been placed to let us know and we will gladly accommodate your request.

We're always looking to improve our services and many of our improvements come as a direct result of customer requests. If you have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd love to hear what you have to say.

As always, thank you for your continued support of iPrintfromHome.com.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Opening Reception: "Buoyant" photography by Dr. Mark Donnelly

Please join us for the opening reception of "Buoyant" featuring work by Dr. Mark Donnelly. The opening event is this Thursday from 6-9pm at iPrintfromHome.

Find out more: facebook.com/event and buoyantbuffaloexhibit.com
From Mark: "Buoyant is a pictorial tribute to the resilience of Western New York, and the vibrant waterways that make it float.

From lake-to-lake, and all 35 miles in between, we as a city and a region are completely inseparable from our water. It’s a powerful force that has shaped our past and will shape our future. It's the bounce in our step, and our identity to the world.

This is a show to celebrate our waterfront's positive impact on us as part of its journey."

Complimentary snacks and drinks. Free and open to the public. Please feel free to share this event.

Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Who: Solo Show by Dr. Mark Donnelly
What: Opening Reception for "Buoyant"
When: Thursday, November 21st from 6-9pm
Where: iPrintfromHome.com
2630 Elmwood Ave.(entrance on Shepard)
Kenmore, NY 14217

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Plan ahead. Review your archives. You already have the perfect gift.


You create beautiful images all year long. You pour your heart and soul into your work.

You might spend your time observing light and positioning yourself to take photographs at exactly the right moment. Or standing in front of an easel with paint brushes, pens & pencils.  Some of you even make your own materials. And still more of you go about your daily lives, working the 9-5 grind, but you have a keen eye and always have camera close by.

You have the gift of an artist's sensibility.  You see beauty in the world and can't help but share it.

This holiday season, when you're thinking of all the people you're thankful for, consider giving them a little bit of yourself. Nothing could be better.

Plan ahead. Review your archives. You already have the perfect gift.

Pictures make great presents.


Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Try something new this holiday season - DIY Photo Cards


In this video, Sara demonstrates how to make DIY Photo Cards.

Try something new this holiday season. Take the time to create something personal, beautiful and showcase your work while you're at it.

We make cards like those featured in the video all year round. Because we're making them ourselves, we can make as few or as many as we need, and choose the perfect image for each occasion. Check out the video and give it a try. We think you'll be happy with the results.

Not only will you have a high quality photo greeting card to send out to friends and family, but you'll also be featuring your own imagery. One of the simplest things you can do to advance your artistic career is to start sending your work into the world. Let people see the images that you've created. Once you do, you'll be surprised by how quickly you'll start hearing from people who want to see more.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Opening Reception: "It's a Small World" photography by Joe Cascio


Please join us for the opening reception of "It's a Small World" featuring work by Joe Cascio. The opening event is this Thursday from 6-9pm at iPrintfromHome.

Find out more: facebook.com/event

From Joe: "I've been getting paid to be a photographer now for 33 years and so much of my photography that has been exposed to the public over the years has been beautiful, quality of life views from around WNY. I love making those images - tons of planning and execution have always been the drive. It's been important to me to show people what's right in front of them, but that they might have a hard time seeing.


20 years ago I started making really cool 180 x 360 degree panoramics and really twisting the view most people had. Shortly there after I started seeing these great confusing images as "Little Planets". I said, now that's for me, this is a great way to mix everyone up. So, there you go: twisted little planets to make you think about what you're looking at. These give me a little bit of a departure from my normal grind. I thank everyone for your continued support over the years and I hope you enjoy these views!"


Complimentary snacks and drinks. Free and open to the public. Please feel free to share this event.



Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team


Who: Solo Show by Joe Cascio
What: Opening Reception for "It's a Small World"
When: Thursday, October 17th from 6-9pm
Where: iPrintfromHome.com 
2630 Elmwood Ave.(entrance on Shepard)
Kenmore, NY 14217

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Introduction to Digital Photography, workshop taught by Mary Lou Frost


  • Learn how to use your digital camera.
  • Learn how to process your images on a computer.
  • Learn how to print at various sizes.
Improve Your Photographic Skills

When: Monday evenings, November 4, 11 & 18 from 6:30-8:80 pm
           (Note: this course will also be offered January 6, 13 & 20 2014)

Where: iPrintfromHome.com
            2630 Elmwood Ave Suite #2
            (entrance on Shepard)
            Kenmore, NY 14217

Cost: $30 for the 6 hour course
         Includes $5 in iPrintfromHome.com credit to print class assignments

To Register: Contact Mary Lou Frost at mlfrost@verizon.net 

The instructor, Mary Lou Frost, is a retired teacher who has been presenting digital photography workshops in the Buffalo and Colorado areas. She is known for meeting students at their level, and helping them to become more skillful photographers.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Preserving Images for Future Generations

Post Author:
Sara Campos Saak

Working at iPrintfromHome.com, you would think I print my images regularly. The truth is that I do, but not as much as I should.

Last summer, I attended a presentation by Joe LaBarca, president of Pixel Preservation International, a group that recommends printing digital images as the most effective way of preserving images for future generations.

Walking into the presentation, I wasn't expecting to hear anything earth shattering, or even expecting any bit of news that would alter my habits. I mean, I know prints are great - I run a printing company with my Dad; clearly, I know the benefits. I didn't think I needed any further convincing. To my surprise, I found myself sitting there thinking, "Man, this guy is right. I have to start printing more."

The idea he presented was so simple and so obvious that it immediately struck a chord. The best ideas always seem to fit this description: simple and obvious.

The most important set of images in my life right now are my wedding pictures. I got married in August 2011. My photographer gave me a few discs containing approximately 1300 images. I immediately backed them up on my home computer and uploaded them to iPrintfromHome.com. My photographer also gave me a wedding album, featuring about 100 of those images. Before hearing this presentation, I was pretty comfortable with the storage of my images, confident that I could access them when needed.

Then Joe started talking about floppy disks. I remember those. I bet you do too. It wasn't actually too long ago that I was using them actively, maybe in the last 15 years or so. If I found one of my old disks today, I wouldn't have any idea how to access the files stored within. If my future grandchildren found one, they likely wouldn't even recognize it.

As he was talking, I remembered a rumor I had heard indicating that Apple was going to start making computers without optical drives, which read CDs and DVDs. Turns out that's actually true, right now. If you buy a new Mac Book Pro, you will not have an internal optical drive, meaning without the purchase of an external drive, you will have no way to read CDs and DVDs on your computer.

Enter Joe's first simple and obvious message: Technology is constantly changing. What is useful today will be obsolete tomorrow. Sometimes, tomorrow comes quicker than you think.

Suddenly, those discs of wedding pictures, my computer backup, and my upload to iPrintfromHome.com didn't feel as safe as I thought they were. Here's where I had that 'aha moment' I talked about earlier. To my surprise, I found myself sitting there thinking, "Man, this guy is right. I have to start printing more."

 I am in love with ALL of my wedding pictures, all 1300 of them. I want to preserve them, not only for my own enjoyment, but also to share with future generations of my family. We're all in those pictures. Me, my husband, our parents, our grandparents, great aunts and uncles, friends, neighbors. Those pictures mean the world to me. If I want them to be available in 20 years, I have got to save them in some other way.

Enter Joe's next simple and obvious message: Photographic Prints last a really long time (one hundred plus years) and they do not require the use of any technology but the human eye to be read. If you can see, and you're not in the dark, you'll be able to read a photographic print today, tomorrow and 100 years from now. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about CDs, DVDs, thumb drives, memory cards, etc.

If you have images that are important to you, that you want to have access to in years to come, you've got some decisions to make. (A) You can vow to stay up to date with current technologies, making sure to move your images from CDs to memory disks, to external hard drives, to clouds, to whatever is next. (B) You can print them using professional quality archival materials and then store them properly. (C) You can do both.

What images are most important to you? Where are they sitting right now? Will future generations have access to them? Will you be able to access them in 20 years?

I bet you already know where this is going...I went home and printed all my wedding pictures. I'll describe my process in a little more depth in the following paragraphs to help anyone interested in doing the same. Read on if you'd like to hear more about my decision making process and the resources I used.

The first decision I had to make was the size and the surface I would use for my prints. I knew I wanted to go with the Lustre Photographic Paper (less prone to finger prints than glossy), but I wasn't quite sure about the size.

My dad suggested 8x10s, but I didn't want such a huge stack of prints. I knew I wanted to print 4x6 or 5x7 and then store them in some sort of binder. All of my images were saved in proportion to 4x6, which means that I could print at that size without having to worry about any cropping. I ran 10 test images through iPrintfromHome.com, one set in 4x6 and one set in 5x7. When I ordered the 5x7s, I reviewed each image on the "View/Edit Order" screen to ensure that I was satisfied with the cropping.

I also ordered two packs of Archival Print Preservers from Print File (www.printfile.com) - one that held 4x6s and one that held 5x7s. I put my test prints in their respective Print Preservers to see which size I liked best. I ended up going with 5x7, because I liked the layout of the Print Preservers better and I wanted to have access to the bigger print size. This way, if I decide to scan any of the images later, I'll be working with a larger source image.

In addition to selling Print Preserver sheets, Print File also sells binders, albums, boxes, etc. I decided to go with an oversized, 2 1/2" D-ring binder...remember my goal is to effectively store and preserve my images, not necessarily to make something pretty. I already have my gorgeous 12x12 wedding album from my photographer. For this project, I'm not really worrying about pretty covers, designs, etc.

Once I knew the size, surface and storage method, I got to work ordering prints, sleeving them and tucking them away in my binders. Now, I am confident that I have backed up my images safely, the best way that I know how, and I'm not too worried about the future of DVDs or the lifespan of my home computer.

An unexpected bonus was the pleasure I had simply interacting with these images again. Because there were so many and they were all saved in digital form, I hadn't looked at them at all since we had first gotten them, other than the 100 or so that were printed in my album. Just as I pull my album off the shelf time and time again, I can see myself sitting down with a friend and paging through these binders. I'm looking forward to cherishing these images for years to come.

Photo Credits:
Wedding Photography by Dylan & Robyn Buyskes of OnionStudio.net
All other images by George Campos.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Celebrating 10 Years Online!


Please join us for our 2nd Annual Open House & Customer Appreciation Party!

Find out more: www.facebook.com/iPrintfromHome/events

*Door Prizes (including a $100 gift card to iPrintfromHome.com)
*Facility Tours
*Gallery Show
*Complimentary Snacks & Drinks
*Flying Bison Bisonfest on tap

Pick up your copy of the new 2013 Paper Sampler & Calibration Kit. And, check out the featured images in our gallery display.

Free & Open to the Public. Please share this event & invite your friends!

Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Put Your Walls to Work


Well, what are you waiting for?   Put those walls to work!


The walls in your home are the walls of your own private gallery.

You are both curator and artist.

Seize hold of every opportunity you have to show the world what you can do.

You've already done the hard part. Now it's time to show off.


Click here to watch an instructional video about hanging mounted prints.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Introducing a New Uploading System

We're pleased to introduce a new uploading system to iPrintfromHome.com, but before we commit to it, we want to know what you think.  Uploading images is one of the most important features on our website and we want to make sure we're offering a solution that is quick, easy and, most importantly, reliable.

Next time you upload images to your account, you will notice that you have a new choice.  The page will look like the image featured above.  Choose the option on the right to check out the new system.

We have been hearing about issues loading the "Easy Upload Application" from a significant number of customers, mostly on MACs, but some PC customers too.  In an effort to address these issues, we're introducing this new uploading system that does NOT require you to download Java or install anything on your computer.  If the new system is well received, it will likely replace the "Easy Upload Application".

Next time you visit our site, check it out and please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns.  We have a feeling you're going to like it.  We can't wait to hear what you think.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Friday, July 5, 2013

Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit 2013

At iPrintfromHome.com, we try to feature customer artwork and photography in our promotional materials and on the site as much as possible. Many of you use our services to order prints that you use to run your own businesses, Etsy shops & art shows; therefore, our success is very much linked to yours. When we feature customer artwork, we not only get the chance to feature some very cool imagery, but we also get to help promote our customers.

As a special ‘Thank You’ to our iPrintfromHome.com Ambassadors for all the work they’ve done to help promote us, for this particular project, we’ve offered the spotlight exclusively to them. To find out more about our Ambassador Program and how you can get involved, go to iPrintfromHome.com/Ambassador.

Out of over one hundred and fifty submissions, we have narrowed the field down to 26 images. We need your help selecting the final 8. Voting will be open Tuesday, July 9th through 10am EST on Monday, July 22nd.

To vote, please choose one of the following options:

A.Go to Facebook.com/iPrintfromHome. Please "Like" our page. Then review the images in the “2013 iPrintfromHome Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit Images” album and click on “Like” to vote for individual images.

OR

B.Go to iPrintfromHome.com/PSCK2013 and review the images. Then send us an e-mail with the names of the images you would like to vote for.

Thank you for your help with this project!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Friday, June 21, 2013

VIDEO: Ordering Non-Standard Sized Prints


We often get phone calls from customers who need a custom sized print, either to fit an existing frame or because they want their prints to be the same size as their original artwork. Although we don't explicitly offer custom sized prints, with a little file prep work, you can get any size you need. In this video Sara explains how to prepare a file to order a non-standard sized print.

You can also find file preparation instructions in this article in the section titled "Ordering Non-Standard Sized Prints".

As you know, we take customer feedback very seriously and most of the changes made around here are based on customer requests. If there is a particular size that you find yourself needing, please contact us to let us know. If there is enough interest, we'll add the size to our site.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Opening Reception: Lighthouses of New England - Photography by Chris Lazzery


Join us for the opening night of "Lighthouses of New England", a solo show by Boston based photographer, Chris Lazzery.  The opening event is this Friday from 6-9pm at iPrintfromHome.

Find out more: facebook.com/event

From Chris: "Lighthouses of New England  a simple title for a collection of but a few of the extraordinary, historic structures adorning the northeast Atlantic coast of the US.  Since my interest in photography has grown the past few years, so has my affinity for the coastline and the lighthouses that decorate it.  Join us at iPrintfromHome on May 31 and let me share with you some of the views I most adore in New England."

Looking forward to seeing you on Friday!

Thanks,

the iPrintfromHome.com team

Who: Solo Show by Chris Lazzery
What: Opening Reception for "Lighthouses of New England"
When: Friday, May 31st from 6-9pm
Where: iPrintfromHome.com 
2630 Elmwood Ave.(entrance on Shepard)
Kenmore, NY 14217

Thursday, May 23, 2013

VIDEO: George (dad) and Sara (daughter) talk about iPrintfromHome.com


In this video, George (dad) and Sara (daughter) talk about the company history and welcome you to iPrintfromHome.com.  This father & daughter team really love what they do, mostly because they get to work with people like you.  Thank you for choosing to work with us and giving us the opportunity to help you image your imagination.  It is a pleasure working with you.

While we're on the subject of fathers & daughters...

Don't forget that Father's Day is just around the corner. Good thing you've already got the perfect gift.  You've spent a lot of time creating beautiful images. You've poured your heart and soul into your work. This year, when you're thinking about what you can give to the man who gave you everything, consider giving him a little bit of yourself. Nothing could be better.

With our drop shipping option, we can help you send a print directly to your dad. We'd be happy to include a note for you too. All that we ask you to do is send us an e-mail requesting that we do so immediately after placing the order. To find out more about drop shipping, please click here.

If you have any questions, please click here to contact us.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Monday, May 13, 2013

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Chris Lazzery

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.

In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Chris Lazzery.

UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an exhibit of Chris's work at our iPrintfromHome Gallery.  Please join us at the opening reception on May 31st.  For more information, please go to facebook.com/iPrintfromHome/events.











Chris Lazzery
Photographer
Boston, MA


What do you do?
I'm a hobbyist photographer living outside Boston, Massachusetts. I've only really been interested in photography for a few years now, but it has easily become my favorite pastime. I love to photograph anything and everything, but I think I've found that my favorites are landscapes and cityscapes, especially during sunrise and sunset.

There aren't many weekends when I'm not out and about searching for something to shoot in the area. Or out of the area, for that matter.  I will often times get in my car to explore a lighthouse or waterfall hours away, just to spend some time with camera, relax, and shoot the beauty around me.

How do you do it?
Well, I've been drawing pretty much since I have been alive, and I went to school for graphic design, so I'd like to think I have a good eye for composition. Photography just seemed like another fun creative outlet with which to express myself. I currently shoot with a Canon 5D Mark II, very often with a wide angle lens attached, and an array of useful filters.

I often like to use rich, eye-catching colors and contrasts in my photos, really striving to make the viewer wish he or she was alongside me when I shot the scene.

Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
Short answer: Because they are awesome. They offer incredible quality, reasonable prices, and a myriad of printing styles and products. I've yet to hand a print to someone and didn't receive a "Wow" in regards to the quality. Turnaround is lightning fast and their customer service is among the friendliest and most personable I've encountered, which are key components in having a satisfied client in myself and, more importantly, those interested in my photography.

Contact Information:
Chris Lazzery
chrislazzery.com
flickr.com/photos/onefiftyeight

Monday, April 29, 2013

NO MORE TALKING: Portraits by Max Collins


Join us for the opening night of "NO MORE TALKING", a solo show by local artist Max Collins.  The opening event is this Thursday from 6-9pm at iPrintfromHome.

As Max writes, "No More Talking is a body of work fundamentally focused on the social and behavioral effects of digital technology. It is responding to a developing trend of how our behavior is becoming altered as a result of our connection and dependency to the digital tools around us. There is a population interacting with computers to the point where individuals have been diagnosed with internet addiction after displaying traits usually found in cases of substance abuse. The portraits in this series represent the expression and physical state of one of these addicts portraying a stare of blank apathy and disconnection; present yet absent. I've noticed with the development of products like the ipad, children are interacting with this technology at an incredibly young age, so I want to start focusing on the root of this digital addict behavior which is what you see here on display."

Find out more: facebook.com/event

Who: Solo Show by Max Collins
What: Opening Reception for "NO MORE TALKING"
When: Thursday, May 2nd from 6-9pm
Where: iPrintfromHome.com 
2630 Elmwood Ave.(entrance on Shepard)
Kenmore, NY 14217

You've already got the perfect gift.


Pictured: Sara with her mom (Ginny) and sister (Katie) on Mother's Day 2012

Mother's Day is just under two weeks from today. Good thing you've already got the perfect gift.

You've spent a lot of time creating beautiful images. You've poured your heart and soul into your work. This year, when you're thinking about what you can give to the woman who gave you everything, consider giving her a little bit of yourself. Nothing could be better.

With our drop shipping option, we can help you send a print directly to your mom.  We'd be happy to include a note for you too.  All that we ask you to do is send us an e-mail requesting that we do so immediately after placing the order.  To find out more about drop shipping, please click here.

If you have any questions, please click here to contact us.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

VIDEO: DIY Photo Cards & Saying Thanks


In this video, Sara demonstrates how to make DIY Photo Cards.

As you know, Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation season are just around the corner. This year, instead of sending a generic greeting card with a message penned by some unknown copywriter, take the time to create something personal, beautiful and showcase your work while you're at it.

We make cards like those featured in the video all year round. Because we're making them ourselves, we can make as few or as many as we need, and choose the perfect image for each occasion. Check out the video and give it a try. We think you'll be happy with the results.

Not only will you have a high quality photo greeting card to send out to friends and family, but you'll also be featuring your own imagery. One of the simplest things you can do to advance your artistic career is to start sending your work into the world. Let people see the images that you've created. Once you do, you'll be surprised by how quickly you'll start hearing from people who want to see more.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Tracking Numbers Now Included With All Shipments



We are pleased to announce that tracking numbers will now be included with all shipments, including packages shipped via USPS 1st Class and Priority Mail.  Please click here for a full list of available shipping options.

Once your order is complete, we will send you a confirmation e-mail including your tracking number.  You will also be able to find the number in your order history at iPrintfromHome.com.

Please note that we often complete, package and post orders a few hours before the USPS or FedEx pick up for the day, which means that your tracking number might not work immediately.  Usually, tracking information is posted to the USPS and FedEx websites within 24 hours of shipment.

Most of the changes we make around here, like this one, come as a result of listening and responding to customer feedback.  If you have any questions or comments about our services, we'd love to hear what you have to say.  Please click here to send us an e-mail.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Monday, March 25, 2013

NOLA: Portraits of a City | Solo Show by Erica Eichelkraut


Join us for the opening night of "NOLA: Portraits of a City", a solo show by local photographer and owner of City Lights Studio, Erica Eichelkraut.  The opening event is this Thursday from 6-9pm at iPrintfromHome.

Find out more: facebook.com/event

Don't miss a night of jazz music, New Orleans style food and drinks, and a first look at the show! Framed images and smaller prints will be available for sale.  The first 25 guests will receive a NOLA style party favor.

Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Thanks,

the iPrintfromHome.com team


Who: Solo Show by Erica Eichelkraut
What: Opening Reception for "NOLA: Portraits of a City"
When: Thursday, March 28th from 6-9pm
Where: iPrintfromHome.com 
2630 Elmwood Ave.(entrance on Shepard)
Kenmore, NY 14217

Monday, March 18, 2013

VIDEO: Hanging Mounted Prints and Mounting Sale Reminder



In this video, Sara demonstrates two different methods you can use to easily hang mounted prints at home or in a gallery setting.

Don't forget to take advantage of our mounting sale which runs through the end of March.  For more information, please click here.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Love is in the Air - part 3


Thank you for making this "Love is in the Air" campaign such a success. We're sending out "Thank You Dollars" every day. And we're gaining Facebook fans at a pretty good clip.

(Click here to read about the $50 credits we'll be giving out at the beginning of March)

In this last installment, we want to tell you about a couple tools you can use to spread the word about iPrintfromHome.com and fill up those "Thank You Dollars" accounts.

Request a Custom Link
We would be happy to provide you with a custom link to post on your website, blog, Facebook page, etc. The link will contain tracking information so that we can automatically credit you for any new customers who come to our site and register as a result of clicking on your link.



To request a link for your website, please click here to send us an e-mail.

New Customer Promotion
When you recommend our services to your friends, let them know about our New Customer PromotionAll new accounts created at iPrintfromHome.com are eligible for a $10 account credit.

Remember, for each person that you send to iPrintfromHome.com, you can earn up to $12.00 in account credit.  Give $10, Get $12.

Tell your friends to enter “TWEET-your name” (i.e. Tweet-Jane Doe) in the registration box when they create their accounts. This way we can give you credit for the referral (see "Thank You Dollars" program) and give your friend the $10 new customer credit.

As always, thank you for your support of iPrintfromHome.com!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

P.S. If you haven't done so already, make sure enter our $50 credit giveaway by noon on February 28th!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Enter to Win: Love is in the Air - part 2

As part of our "Love is in the Air" celebration, we're running a special promotion to thank our Facebook fans. During the first two weeks of March, we will award one $50 account credit every weekday to one of our Facebook fans. The winner will be chosen randomly and you can only win once, but you can earn up to five entries by completing the actions below. Remember to enter by February 28th!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Entries will be accepted through noon EST on February 28th. Winners will be selected at random every weekday during the first two weeks of March (March 1-15). We will contact winners directly by e-mail. Good luck!

Not on Facebook? You can earn up to $12 in account credit any time you want, just by getting one of your friends to sign up at iPrintfromHome.com. Check out our "Thank You Dollars" program.

We'll start awarding the $50 credits on March 1st. Make sure to enter by noon EST on February 28th.

As always, thank you for your continued support of iPrintfromHome.com!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Monday, February 4, 2013

We're hosting a Fashion Show!

One of our favorite things about our new location is getting to know and work with our new neighbors.  If you don't know them already, we'd like to introduce you to Cretaceous Buffalo, located on the Elmwood facing side of our building.  Cretaceous is a lifestyle clothing brand influenced by skateboarding, innovation and Buffalo artwork.

You may have met company owner Zach Patton if you came to the Grand Opening and Customer Appreciation Party we threw back in November.  He printed the blue iPrintfromHome.com T-shirts that we gave out that night.
Join us for a night of art, apparel and fun as we formally introduce Cretaceous Buffalo's newest collection of winter threads! We will also introduce an art gallery featuring the work of local artist, screen printer and Cretaceous owner, Zach Patton. This is an event for all ages, so if you're in to Buffalo, art & apparel, grab your friends and family and come on over!  


We will be offering:

* A fashion show
* A gallery showing
* Free food & drink
* A raffle with a variety of prizes
* A free t shirt for the first 15 guests

We hope to see you on Friday night!

Love is in the Air - part 1


We couldn't be happier about the fact that you share your stories about your experiences with our company in your blog entries, on your Facebook pages and in your conversations with friends and family. Not only are you helping us help more people, but you're also allowing us to spend more of our time working on improving our products and services, rather than spending time and money on traditional advertising.

During the month of February, we like to take the opportunity to say "THANK YOU!" for all of your help and also to remind you of some of the programs we have in place to help facilitate the work you do to spread the word about us.

Starting with this one, we're going to send you an eNewsletter each week in February, highlighting different aspects of our "Thank You Dollars" program. First, we'd like to start out with a simple description of the program itself:

Thank You Dollars Program
At iPrintfromHome.com, we run a "Thank You Dollars" program where we award current customers iPrintfromHome account credit for referring new customers.

If you send us a new customer, you will earn $2 in "Thank You Dollars" when your friend creates an account at iPrintfromHome.com and enters your name in the "Referred by" entry box. You will receive another $10 when they place their first order. As you earn "Thank You Dollars," they will be automatically deposited into your account and you will receive notification by email. Basically, it boils down to $12 in account credit for each customer that you send to iPrintfromHome.com, which you can then apply towards future orders.

This program runs all the time and there are no limits to how many Thank You Dollars you can earn.

iPrintfromHome.com Ambassador Center
Once you start successfully referring customers, we'll send you an e-mail invitation to become an official iPrintfromHome.com Ambassador. As an Ambassador, you can take advantage of various tools we've made available to help you spread the word about iPrintfromHome.com and you'll get sneak peeks on promotions and new products. For more information about our Ambassadors Program, please click here.

As always, thank you for your support of iPrintfromHome.com! And, many thanks for your help spreading the word about our services.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Thursday, January 17, 2013

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Christina Laing


At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.
In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Christina Laing.










Christina Laing
Photographer
Buffalo, NY 

What do you do?
I am a photographer, recent graduate of Buffalo State College, and resident artist at the 464 Gallery in Buffalo, NY. My work documents what happens following the rise and fall of industry- the decline in population and the growth of crime, vandalism, and architectural abandonment. When industry collapses, factories, churches, homes, and schools are reduced to ruins and decay spreads like a cancer. Each image is a visual record of how the community has changed over time, a portrait that will exist long after any demolition, arson, or structural collapse.

How do you do it?
While I do occasionally shoot film, a majority of my work is shot digitally and processed with a very subtle use of HDR software. I shoot with the widest focal length my lens will allow in any particular space. My goal is to capture the feeling of awe, amazement, and sadness that I am overcome with when I see these spaces, and pass those feelings along to the viewer.








Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
I use iprintfromhome because I believe that when you support small, independently-owned businesses, you are investing in your community, and nothing makes me happier than to invest in Buffalo.  Additionally, the quality of iPrintfromHome's printing is perfect every time. I have never had a single problem and they're always quick and eager to help with any questions I may have.


Contact Information: 



Christina Laing
www.ChristinaLaing.com
www.flickr.com/photos/christinalaing