Yesterday the Newsletter subscribers got a nice little article about successful printing at home. Though this is a lengthy subject and could be discussed ad nauseum for weeks, I tried to put across some of the more important points. Watch for future blog posts on the subject.

Briefly, those would be:
Use Good Software – The free stuff that comes with your digital camera or printer will only take you so far. Eventually, you’ll step up to Photoshop Elements 5 or something else.

Feed Your Printer Lots of Pixels – My mantra is “Go Big or Go Home” and simply means you should always shoot at the highest resolution and quality settings.

Crop to Your Print Size – You’ve got a 50-50 chance that your digital image will perfectly fit a standard print size like 4×6 or 8×10. Crop the way YOU want it so no one loses their head.

Sharpen Your Photos Slightly – Every digital file deserves a bit of USM sharpening. A GREAT tutorial can be found in the Digital Darkroom section at The Lights Right Studio.

Use the Manufacturer’s Paper – You’ll get the best color and print life this way. There are other paper manufacturers I recommend in the Newsletter. (Don’t expect great results from cheap paper. Buy quality products that are designed to work with your printer model.)

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