Reply To: ProLab

[stef]

Wondering what pro-labs you guys use-and, any comparative analysis you may have over the span of maybe 5 years as a pro-photographer with different labs..

I personally use prodpi, but have used Bay.. I personally like prodpi; images seem more correct to my original image and sharper (plus they give you candy +5)

Basically, I’m looking for who’s and why’s and personal opinions and obviously if you print at walmart/walgreens/cvs/etc, then this thread isn’t for you..

 

I use Bay and Costco (with ICC profiles). Different costcos have different printers and some printers are better than others. You can go to their site and see the types of printers they have, and download the profiles.

For the important stuff, I print through Bay. The contrast and blacks are very good.

 

In the past, I’ve heard good things about walmart mail order, which was all printed by one of their properties. I’d be wary of the local stores, though.