Large Printing Question (Cloud Canopy)

[@nt!x]

I am going to print this photo for my wall. I am a little nervous having never done this. I was looking into getting it done at Costco 20 x 30 inches. Was wondering if anyone has had any experience in this. I don't really want to print it multiple times before I get it right. A couple of questions.

Is Costco a good place to do this? (cost is only $10)
Should I use Glossy or Lustre?
Does my photo look ok? (Sharpen/Color) Any C&C?


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[poloman]

Should go on your ceiling.
Looks ok....
I have used Mpix with good results.

[PhotosGuy]

Is Costco a good place to do this? I have great results with 12X18" from the. Depends on which Costco though, doesn't it? Should I use Glossy or Lustre? Lustre for me. Does my photo look ok? (Sharpen/Color) Any C&C? It looks OK, but you need to sharpen more for print than for the web. I don't really want to print it multiple times before I get it right I've made a 100% crop 4X6 "proof" print & it will exactly match the days later color & exposure of the 12X18" final print. You might try that.

[freebird]

I have used Mpix 20 x30 with lustre and loved it.

Chuck

[@nt!x]

Thanks for all the feedback. I ordered this and cant wail tell it get here. I will let you know the results. thanks again.

[mossie]

Hi,

I've never sent a file to have a 20x30 print. What's the setup in CS3 to prep for it?

Thanks.

[@nt!x]

Mossie I only have CS2. I edit the raw file with Canons software Digital Photo Professional. I used that program to do small tweeks with contrast, color, and sharpening. Once I have turned it into a jpg I will do some minor adjustments in CS2. Other than that I did nothing. I will let you know how it turns out when I receive it.

[freebird]

You will want to have the print on heavy mountboard. Its not much more.

Chuck