1. IMAGE
RESOLUTION. Image resolution refers to the number
of pixels in an image. The more pixels, the better the print
quality. Here are some numbers to consider when supplying a digital
file based on 4" x 6" print.
1024 x 768 - absolute minimum for good results.
1152 x 864 - recommended minimum for better results.
1600 x 1200 - recommended minimum for best results.
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2. IMAGE RESOLUTION AND DPI. DPI
refers to Dots-Per-Inch. Resolution is the amount of information
that can be printed or displayed in any given area. Resolution
is often referrred to as DPI or Dots-Per-Inch. Consider the
final output size. If you have a wallet size image, 3"
x 2", that is at 300 dpi, when we increase the size to fit
your photo card, 6" x 4", it will be twice the size.
Now that original 300 dpi image is only 150 dpi. We made it twice
the size and so the dpi is reduced by half and so is the quality.
The reverse can also be said for larger images. If you provide
us with an image that is at 72 dpi, but is 12" x 8",
when we reduce it to fit your photo card, the dpi can double,
because we made it half the size, from 12" x 8" to
6" x 4" - from 72 dpi to 144 dpi and the quality improves.
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3. IMAGE
RESOLUTION AND FILE SIZE. The higher
the resolution of the picture, the greater the file size. JPEG
is a file compression system for reducing the size of your file.
But for best results, always save your file in JPEG format with
the least amount of compression. This will increase the file
transfer time, but it will also give you better reproduction
of your photo card.
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4. SCANNING
PHOTOGRAPHS AND DPI. Whether
you scan an existing photograph or we scan it, here are the things
that we consider important. We scan all original 4" x 6"
prints at a minimum of 150% of size, that is 6" x 9",
at 300 dpi with no compression. This gives us the sharpest details
and the clearest image for printing. If you scan your own photographs
for quicker delivery to us, that's fine. Just remember that you
should scan at a minimum of 300 dpi. When saving the file in
JPEG format, use the least compression possible. This will increase
file transfer time but gives you better print quality.
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5. USING
MEGAPIXEL CAMERAS. Regardless
of the pixel count of your camera it is always best to use the
highest possible setting available. This will give you the best
results. Photos that are not printed but are for use over the
Internet can be taken at much lower settings. Photos that are
printed, whether as a photo card or as individual prints, will
always look better at the highest resolution. See No. 1 above
for information on various resolutions and results.
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6. CUSTOMIZED & PERSONALIZED ORDERS. We endeavor to produce the finest work possible
for our customers. When we are supplied with less than perfect
photographs and digital files, we will lighten and brighten,
balance color as best we can, remove red-eye and add contrast
as needed. We will also crop a photo or file for best arrangement
of the subject. We do the best we can, every time, and cannot
accept responsibility or returns unless we have made an obvious
error.
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7. PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY.
All professional photographs
must be accompanied by a release signed and dated by your photographer.
The Photo Gift Shoppe assumes no responsibility or liability
for use of professional images. If you do not have a signed release
please do not submit photograph or digital image.
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If you have any additional
questions, please e-mail The
Photo Gift Shoppe
and we will try to provide the information requested.
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