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:

* FedEx Ground - $6 (FREE if your order totals $30 or more)
* FedEx Ground to Canada - $18
* FedEx 3-Day - $10
* FedEx 2-Day - $12
* FedEx Standard Overnight - $20
* FedEx Priority Overnight - $25
* FedEx Priority Saturday - $35.

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 Overnight Saturday 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 Prints: Please place your order by 6am on December 21st and choose FedEx Priority Overnight Saturday 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 24-26.

Happy Holidays!!

You've already got the perfect gift.

If you've been in any shopping malls lately, you've probably noticed that things are getting a little crazy out there. 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 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.

As you know, you'll also be able to submit your order online from the comfort of your home or studio.

Happy Holidays!

from,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Children's Art Show

iPrintfromHome.com is pleased to present a Children's Art Show featuring student work from Autistic Services, Inc.

When: Opening Reception: Thursday, December 1st, 2011 5-8pm
Performance by No Words Spoken at 5:30pm

Where: iPrintfromHome.com/Campos Group
1016 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150

SHOW RUN: December 1-February 3, 2012

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

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,
Sara, George & the iPrintfromHome.com team

Photo Cards: creative possibilities

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means greeting cards may be on your mind.

We get a ton of requests for printing folded greeting cards. Unfortunately, printing on card stock is a totally different printing process than photographic or giclee fine art printing, so we can't just print them up anytime we want. We've looked into finding a good partner to offer the services, but haven't found one yet that meets our criteria in terms of quality, turnaround & guarantee. Until we do, we'd be happy to help you make photo cards.

We've got some great ideas (that many of you are already using) that we think can make for some really attractive and high quality cards.

Combining Images and Text:
Using Photographic Paper to make your promo prints, invitations and greeting cards can help you cut through all the clutter and make something that really stands out.

I (Sara) got married this past August. Here are some examples of invitations I sent out for my "Save the Date", engagement party and bridal shower.

All of the images were created by combining a single image with text in PhotoShop. I created 5x7 images, ordered 5x7 prints from those images and then sent the prints to my guests in greeting card envelopes that I picked up from an office supply store. Easy peasy. :)

Because the photo cards are more than just invitations, because they feature actual photographs, people seem to save them. While greeting cards eventually get tossed, photographic prints are put on display.



For information regarding file preparation, please click here.

Premade Photo Mount & Frame Cards:
We have heard from a few different customers that they purchase photographic prints from iPrintfromHome.com and then insert them into premade photo frame cards.
You can purchase these types of premade cards from a variety of vendors. Here are two sources that we've heard good things about: Blick Art and RediMat.

DIY Photo Cards:
If you're the creative type (and, we know tons of you are!), you might be interested in a more crafty approach. click here to watch a video that we found on About.com where Rebecca Ludens gives step-by-step instruction for creating your own photo cards.

Best Practices:
We've included sample images in this article to give you some ideas. But, many of you have some great designs that you've been ordering that we would love to share with your fellow customers. We'd like to create a page on the site where people can share their ideas and tips about creating photo cards, invitations and posters combining images and text. If you have a design or tip that you'd like to share, please contact us to let us know.

Happy Creating!!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Website Improvements

We launched a new version of our homepage! Check it out and let us know what you think.

Almost every decision that we make around here is based on customer feedback. If you have an idea or a question or some constructive criticism, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd love to hear what you have to say.

Click here to send us an e-mail and let us know what you think.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Jennifer Jackson

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 Jennifer Jackson.






Jennifer Jackson
Photographer
Chicago, IL

What do you do?
During the day, I teach art at New Trier high school in Winnetka, Illinois. We still have wet darkroom, which is really fabulous. I also teach drawing and painting, but my heart is photography. I love, love teaching what I adore to the future generations.


On the weekends and evenings, I create fine art photography primarily with my plastic cameras and my twin lens reflex. My photography documents places I have travelled and the aesthetics of architectural facades or evolving landscapes. I am an exhibiting artist and iPrintfromHome always has my back when it comes to printing outside the darkroom. I also own my own photography business called,

jennography is...
jennifer jackson photography (jennography.net)

I photograph weddings, portraits and events with my Nikon D700. I rely on iPrintfromHome for my printing because of their quality and efficiency.

How do you do it?
(re. teaching) I breathe. My husband reminds me to do so all the time; he teaches at New Trier too, so he knows the drill. I organize. I love color coded lists and calendars. Most weeks I'm working seven days a week so things can get a bit crazy. Two words: google calendar!

>My art making and business philosophy is simple. Document truthfully. Adapt to situations, don't force them to adapt to you. I shoot film as much as possible because I believe in traditions; I also embrace innovations and have enjoyed the marriage between film and digital. For post-process I want my b&w photography to look eloquent (even if the subject matter isn't), I keep my edits simplistic. I want my color photography to be bold so I tend to cross-process my film (accentuates the color). I always follow my intuitions and trust that all the years in art school and teaching art will lead me on the right path.

Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
I was first introduced to iPrintfromHome when I was in grad school. I needed digital slides for my day lab. I was making poloroid transfers and lifts and wanted to use some of my old negatives. I was blown away by the quality, price, and speed. I have been hooked ever since and spread the word about this amazing company whenever I get the chance. I have used iPrintfromHome for all of my printing. I trusted them to print my solo graduate exhibition, wedding photography, and portraits. I think I would cry buckets and buckets if they ever went away...so please don't!! I have tried other companies and they pale in comparison. Thank you for all of the years of amazing prints--you make my art sing!

Contact Information:


Jennifer Jackson
jennography.net
jennograph.blogspot.com

Understanding Resolution and DPI

Digital images are made up of dots (pixels). And, the more dots a digital image has, the clearer the image, which is why you want to use high resolution (lots of dots) images to make Photographic Prints and Fine Art Prints.

We have prepared an article titled "Understanding DPI and Pixel Dimensions" to help you prepare your digital files to get the best possible Photographic Prints and Fine Art Prints. The article provides information about the meaning of DPI and explains how the pixel dimensions of a digital file will impact the clarity and resolution of prints that you produce from that digital file

Please click here to download the article "Understanding DPI and Pixel Dimensions"

Printing Options - Paper Surfaces and Printing Processes

At iPrintfromHome.com, we offer 8 different types of prints. We're regularly asked to explain the difference between the various options. Please read on to learn more about the Printing Processes we use and the choices you have when you order prints from iPrintfromHome.com.

We use two different printing processes at iPrintfromHome.com: (1) Photographic Printing and (2) Giclee or Photo Inkjet printing.

Photographic Prints
Our Photographic Prints are traditional Photographic Prints. They are printed by exposing light sensitive paper with light and then running the paper through a chemical process. There is no ink involved in the process. These prints can be described as Silver Halide Photographic Prints, Chromogenic Photographic Prints or C-Prints.


We proudly use Kodak Professional Supra Endura VC Digital Paper to print all of our Photographic Prints. This paper offers an extraordinary color gamut and state-of-the art image stability. Photographic Prints are available in four different surfaces: Glossy, Lustre, Matte and Metallic.


Giclee or Photo Inkjet Prints
Our Giclee and Photo Inkjet prints are made by applying ink to paper. We use Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks to produce our Giclee and Photo Inkjet Prints. These prints are available in Somerset Velvet, Canvas, Glossy & Lustre.

Cost Difference Explained
Many people assume that the higher price of the Giclee and Photo Inkjet Prints means a higher quality print. However, the answer actually has to do with production costs.

The Photographic Printing process has been highly optimized for a digital workflow, meaning that it takes a lot less hand holding to make a Photographic Print than it does to make a Giclee or Photo Inkjet Print. We also don't need to spend any money on inks because there is no ink involved in the Photographic Printing process. Whenever we save money, we always pass those savings on to you in terms of lower prices.

Archival Quality Prints
According to Kodak's website, you can expect Kodak Supra Endura Photographic Prints to last 100 years in typical home display, 200 years in dark storage, and 1 to 5 years in commercial display.

According to Whilhelm Research, you can expect our Giclee and Photo Inkjet Prints to last over 60 years in typical home display, over 100 years in dark storage, and more than 30 years if displayed unframed.

Choices, Choices
Choosing the best finish for a particular purpose is really a matter of personal preference. The best way to learn about the different finishes is to actually see them for yourself. That's why we include our Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit with every customer’s first order (unless the order is a drop shipment to a client!).

We also regularly see customers ordering the same image on a few different surfaces to see for themselves how their images are reproduced by the various printing processes.

For a full listing of Print Sizes and Surfaces available at iPrintfromHome.com, please go to iPrintfromHome.com/Pricing