Printing

[Raleighnc]

Hi all, my question is after the post-processing do most of you print your own photos or send them off for printing ?

Thanks, Rog

[MTalley]

Depends on the intended use. I've been doing low-budget portrait work (as a learning experience and as a favor to close friends) and have offered prints in either format (inkjet or photo lab). So far, I've done them all on the inkjet. However, I'm working on getting set up with a lab so I can automate the photographic option.

Printing your own brings all kinds of complexities into the color management end of the workflow. I wrestled with color on my inkjet for literally months before I got it working the way I wanted. It still prints with a slight magenta cast at times, though.

Edited to add: For my own use, like for a few quick 4" x 6" prints, the inkjet rules. Also, my printer limits me to 8.5" wide paper, so anything larger than an 8x10 requires photo lab support.