Printing Services

I did a search but vendors come and go so I wanted to start a new thread. I am trying to narrow down print services.

I have tried Printerpix for canvas and they did really well on my 40x26 images, but recently there were some quality issues from a 12x16 mounting job.

I use CGPro for Acrylic, and haven't tried any other one's yet.

I've used Nation's Photo Lab for Metal and now I've added Bayphoto into that category as well. I like BP's mounting bracket better FWIW.

Otherwise is there another vendor I should consider? These are still early days and I'm trying to streamline this process the best I can. Running to the web often just gives me paid advertising disguised as reviews.

I use Mpix and Meridian Pro -- I just recently ordered four standouts and one canvas wrap from Mpix during their sales. The quality was excellent, shipping was quick, and the photos were well packaged for protection.

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I've only had prints done on metal for many years now. . Well, at least for stand-alone prints. . I do print on paper, but only on products such as calendars and greeting cards.

For several years I used AdoramaPix for my metal prints. . They did a fine job at the best prices I could find anywhere. . And shipping was always "free".

Sadly, about two years ago, AdoramaPix changed their name to Printique, and simultaneously jacked their prices way up. . And there is also an additional charge for shipping now. . The high quality metal prints are still great, but at almost double the price. . Their prices for metal prints used to be way way way below any other lab. . But now they are right there at the high price that almost all of the other labs charge, so I just don't use them anymore. . I liked that they offered at least 4 different finishes on their metal prints - glossy, matte, satin, and brushed aluminum, a.k.a. "silver". . I usually got my prints done in satin or matte, as I do not particularly care for glossy finishes for wall art.

Fine Art America now offers the best prices for metal prints, especially when you wait until their "25% off everything" sales. . And the price of the print includes shipping - which can be quite significant when ordering 40" or 48" metal prints! . I now use Fine Art America instead of AdoramaPix/Printique, solely because of the much better prices. Their quality is great, right there with AdoramaPix/Printique. . The one downside to using Fine Art America for metal prints is that they do not offer any options when it comes to the finish. . Their metal prints only come in glossy white. . A bummer, but at such a low price, I can't really complain. . To the best of y knowledge, they are the only lab that offers metal prints at a fair or reasonable price, in my opinion.


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I have no experience with these companies but others have spoken of them highly:


White House Custom Color
Whitewall
nevadaartprinters.com

Tom Reichner wrote in post #19181689
...I've only had prints done on metal for many years now.

I have been thinking about metal prints but haven't seen one in person yet.

Do you have any tips or considerations to offer?

White House Custom Colour
https://[URL]www.whcc.​com/

I've had good luck with Bayphoto, especially on metal. I stick with someone until they disappoint me then I look for alternatives. So far, Bayphoto has not disappointed me.

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chuckmiller wrote in post #19214576
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I have been thinking about metal prints but haven't seen one in person yet.

Do you have any tips or considerations to offer?
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It is very important to make a note to the lab that you DO NOT want any color correction or adjustment done.

Also, I would think about the photograph that you want printed, and how the textures and colors in that particular image would look on metal, and then select the finish accordingly. . By "finish", I mean glossy, semi-gloss/satin, or matte.

This turtle photo is an example of the type of print that I would want done in gloss .....