Thanks Rick,

I'm give Adorama a "shot" excuse the pun. I'm going to also try mpix. From what everyone has said, I don't think I'll put any money into a printer.

To be honest, Walmart did such a good job on my prints, that I had gotten spoiled. I may try them online before I go to another place. This might work. I'm very disappointed.

The last time I gave some prints to some friends, they were of their son and daughter in a play. The prints were awesome. The family said "what kind of camera do you have, as we have never seen such beautiful photos."

Thanks again.

Quote Originally Posted by walterick
Hey Liz

I just recently started printing my own pics. For use around the house, not for "profesional quality." I hate to have to tell you, for me there is a learning curve. The colors in your camera, monitor, and printer have to match. Mine are a bit off, and I don't want to have to buy all the color calibrating software to repair it. My ink costs about $5 off the internet, and Kodak gloss paper goes for about $20/50 sheets. So it more cost effective for me to print at home (plus I'm saving travel time.) But the quality is not as good as sending it out, yet. Whether or not you'll find it effective depends on how closely your prints match your screen, I think.

On the other hand, I have heard that Adorama.com doesn't change your colors if you tell them not to. You might give them a shot. Look in this thread for some more ideas:

Where's the Best Place to Have Prints Made?

Good luck!
Rick