Where to print professional photos?

<p>I always go to Adorama so far my only place for prints 5x7 and up. Just make sure you download the latest printer profiles to assure the best quality. They got nice selection of sizes and paper. And if I order on Saturday I get my prints in mail by Thursday.</p>

<p>Thanks to those of you who provided relvant suggestions. To those of you who are trying to tell me all this nonsense about being Pro.... I don't admit that I am a pro...just that I am an aspiring photographer. All my shots are fun and I havent charged any money for as I am trying to learn still. So dont get your panties in a ruffle! Most of the people I have took pics of are friends and family.</p>

<p>Haley, to be able to take acceptable photos and get decent prints of them is a process... a lot of learning, understanding of the use of the equipment and pure trial and error are involved.<br>

There is no substitute for the experience, and the only way to get it is to shoot. 100 images a week for a while is a good place to start... eventually you'll get there.<br>

As far as making prints, you can always invest in a printer. At least that's my preference. Immediate gratification and all that. But it comes at a cost. You pay for all your mistakes, and sometimes learn the hard way. But if you have images that are of low resolution, there is no way to create a higher resolution out of that... you can't invent data out of thin air unfortunately. A digital drawback.<br>

A class might help (but this is coming from someone who is a faculty member, so it's natural that I see that as an answer), in that you not only get instruction, you also associate with others who are trying to do the same thing. Can cover a lot of ground quickly that way.</p>

<p>Haley, re: "don't get your panties in a ruffle". I think what you meant to say was " Don't get your balls in an uproar" after all this is mostly men you are talking to. You should think about getting something like a Epson R2400 or so printer & have total control of your prints & it would it be cheaper than sending out.<br>

Regards & just keep going, Paul.</p>