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Happy New Year. I have been a bit remiss in posting during the Holiday Season, but I’m back at it and will try to be a bit more regular as we move into 2009.  Best wishes for a happy and successful New Year. If you are like me, you are happy that 2008 is behind us and look forward to a new “beginning” in 2009. 

Christmas Photo-Edited with CorrectPhoto

So, did you take a few photos over the holidays? I really didn’t take too many although I took a few on Christmas Eve of the family (particulary the grandchildren) and a few snow scenes.  What are you going to do with the photos you took? Many of you will want some prints, most likely 4×6.  We talked about printing photos on your desktop printer in a previous post but, as you know, I suggest you only do that when you need a print in a hurry.

Don’t Wait In Line at a Photo Kiosk!
The other day I stopped by Sam’s Club and was amazed to see all of the people waiting in line at the Fuji Photo Kiosks to order (and edit) prints and thought, “Why?”.  I watched a few of the people as they selected photos and tried to edit them while the people behind them got increasingly more impatient. Why spend all of your valuable time at the kiosk and then return to pick up your photos and then be disappointed at the quality of the photo?

Order Your Prints Online
My suggestion is to first edit the photos (www.correctphoto.com) and then upload them to an online print service (http://www.correctphoto.com/online_print_services.htm) and either have them mailed to you or pick them up at your local store. There are many online photo services and you can find links to a few of them at www.correctphoto.com.

Phopar Photo Service
One of our favorite privately owned online print sevices is Phopar (http://www.phopar.com), owned by Ozzie Rapp.  Ozzie has been in the photo industry for more years than he will admit to and I have known him for many years. He really does a good job and cares about his customers and quality of the prints and other services he provides. Even though he is located in Wisconsin (that’s next to Minnesota) you upload your photos, order prints and he will send them to you.

Phopar Online Print Services

 Phopars Helpful Hints-How to Take Better Photos
When you go to Phopars website (www.phopar.com) click on the Photo Education Link (http://www.phopar.com/photo_tips.htm) and you will find some great tips on taking better photos. If you have questions regarding your camera or what resolution is required for a good print go to http://www.phopar.com/dig_tips.htm. And, if you are confused about all the “digital imaging lingo” you might find Ozzie’s Glossary of Digital Photo Terms helpful, http://www.phopar.com/glossary1.htm.

Well, that’s enough for New Years Day.  Have a great year. And, don’t stand in line at a photo kiosk to order you prints.

Wayne  http://www.correctphoto.com