Photo Printing - How It Works

It is important for anyone seeking to understand digital printing to understand the equipment involved. The camera and the printer are the obvious suspects. The computer may come in for pre production editing to erase some unsightly features or add some new effects. The possible range of prints available in Australia ranges from the 4 x 6 inches to the 16 x 20 inches. Special sizes may be made at the customer's request.

The first stage in photo printing involves taking the picture. Getting great photos is a different story altogether - but needless to say you should always pick the best photos out of a set for printing. You can always store the rest on your computer.

Many photo stores will accept photos saved in CDs, memory sticks and flash cards, so you're covered for a large number of media. Most also provide options such as photo enlargements and canvas prints.

Most photo printing places allow several options of delivering your photos to the printers. Many large retailers have online printing available - you will need to upload your photos to their printing application. You can then pick up the photos at a brick and mortar retailer or have it mailed. The other option is simple - just pop by a photo store on your way to get a cup of coffee. Printing will typically take an hour, but special orders may take longer.