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Chuckg5
14th of March 2006 (Tue), 20:55
I'm looking for some advice. I shoot with a Rebel 8.1 xt 18-55 lens. I'm shooting close ups of hydroponic tomatoes plants to display in our store. What is the best way, once the right photos have been placed on a cd or dvd, to take to a professional printer to get 18" by 36" prints? I use photoshop cs 9.0 to get 'brightness, luminosity, 3D effect, ect. I guess my question is, what do I ask for to get larger posters or prints for our displays. This is new for me, we're just getting the store next month. I'm basicly a farmer trying to know a little of everything.
Many thanks
chuckg
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PhotosGuy
15th of March 2006 (Wed), 09:15
Most printers want profiled HQ jpegs, but you should ask the one who will do the work.
BLINN
15th of March 2006 (Wed), 09:55
High Res JPG should do the trick for 18 and 36" prints, but you will more than likely need to go to a pro lab for this.
Chuckg5
15th of March 2006 (Wed), 14:50
THANK YOU for the replies. Good info. I'm still preparing to do this, so I have time. I will keep reading your posts.
chuck
TeeJay
15th of March 2006 (Wed), 15:45
Can't answer exactly for over your side of the water, but over here, simple "poster" size prints can be ordered at the local chemist (drug store).

What you need to maybe consider is how you intend to mount the pics. If they are going on display, do you need them printed/mounted on heavy duty board. If they are being displayed in bright sunlight (there's a good chance as you are based in Florida) could be worth asking - depending on where you get them done - just how "light-fast" the finished print will be that they will produce. You don't want them fading away after a couple of weeks or so.

Just some things to consider. Good luck with your new venture!
Chuckg5
15th of March 2006 (Wed), 22:46
:D Thanks, TeeJay
Another good thing to ask about will then be what kind of inks are available.
We hope to have live hydroponic plants in the windows along with photos an info.
chuck
BLINN
17th of March 2006 (Fri), 09:16
Don't worry about the INK used. Just get the lab to UV coat the prints. It is a top coat that is used with the finish type (matte ,luster..etc.) that will protect from fading. Every image will fade, it takes longer to do so with the UV finish