AE Review : Persnickety Prints
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In the mail yesterday I received a series of digital layouts and prints I'd uploaded to Persnickety Prints last week. I decided to try out Persnickety after hearing positive feedback around the internet from others who had used their services.
The results were great. I love having these layouts printed and now safely tucked into my albums. I don't usually print 12x12 pages here at home (even though I have an over-sized HP Photosmart B8550 Inkjet Photo Printer
that I like and use daily both for photos and general office-related printing needs). I find that the professional prints just turn out better overall.
I printed one 12x12 photo (as the second page to this layout shown above). I love having one whole page as a part of a two-page spread. Such a nice way to include photos in the mix.
As you can see, my digital layouts go right into my 12x12 albums along with my traditional paper layouts.
On my desktop I have a file called "Print." In that file I add digital layouts as I complete them and then when I have a bunch in there I'll upload them to be printed. I usually include any special photos I want to have enlarged.
These two layouts can be seen in more detail here and here.
In addition to the digital pages I also ordered five foam mounted 8x10's that I'll be using for an upcoming home photo project.
UPLOAD + ORDER PROCESS : The upload and order process was simple and didn't take too long (I uploaded 9, 12x12 images and 5, 8x10 images). I thought it was cool that their size options included 8x8, 6x6, and 8.5x11 - all great for digitally printed projects.
CUSTOMER SERVICE : Excellent. They emailed me and let me know that one of my files had been uploaded low-resolution and I was able to email them the full-resolution version before printing.
I'd definitely order from Persnickety again in the future.
And in case you are wondering, I've always been happy using Scrapbookpictures.com (one of the reasons I love them is that they are based here in Oregon) and Shutterfly,
but I find it's worth checking out others as a means of comparison and it's
always nice to find companies with great customer service.
WANT MORE REVIEWS? : Here's a really great post at The Daily Digi that reviews a bunch of different companies.
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Hey Chris, We use a heat seal vacume press and to join the print directly to foam board. At the same time we laminate the photo and add a texture on top of the product. It adds a pebbley surface which also acts as a UV protectant for a more archival picture.
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thanks for the heads up I never heard of them either and
the layouts really came out nice
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Iara, you can. We ship International for $10 FLAT
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Their turn around time is usually under 24 hours. I have never had to wait more than three days for one of my orders.
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I am in Australia and print at Persnickety all the time (12x12 and 8.5x11). I usually upload Sunday night and they arrive by mail about 9-10 days later. Great results - love them.
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Here is an older blog post that shows some up close images of our mounted prints. Hope this helps!
http://persnicketyprint.blogspot.com/2010/07/mounting.html
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Is there a flat rate for US shipping with Persnickety?
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ReNi... I loved Germany when I was there! The Exit signs on the Freeway are the best.. is it "Awsfart"?
Here is a link to our blog that talks about the mounting..
http://persnicketyprint.blogspot.com/2010/07/mounting.html
If you need any help, you can always email us at info@persnicketyprints.com
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$5 flat rate shipping in the US. Mine come priority mail. If you are local to Utah, you can pick them up in their Orem location, too.
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Hi Ali
Thanks for this post. I will look into them eventhough I am in Australia. Just one question and I don't know if this is the place to ask but anyway.... how do you decide what size to print your photo's for layout/mini book? This is where I struggle the most and find that it stops me from scrapping because I cannot work out what size photo would be best. Am I getting too hung up on it and should I just go for it?
Thanks
Paula
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Cool! never heard of them. Off to check them out.
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I can't find the mounted photos on the pricing chart. Maybe I'm not seeing it. I hope you will be showing us what you do with the mounted photos for your home project. Would love to see it! Your blog always inspires me.
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Thanks Shannon! Good to know they do a great service for those of us away from the US (I'm in NZ).
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Hey Ali
Thanks for sharing :)
It's a bit pricey to get photos printed here in Australia... NO where near as well priced as you guys have over there :(
I use my Epson Photo Stylus R2400 for all my printing... but I totally agree with you that professional printing is just, simply... so much better.
LOVE to see what you come up with your foam photo project... I did this recently at ours:
http://rebeccavavic.typepad.com/blog/2010/07/photo-shrine-to-family.html
Inspired by a client of Tara's from WAY back.
Thanks for the continued inspiration.
Hugs
Bx
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You can find the pricing for mounting here
http://persnicketyprints.lifepics.com/net/Pricing
click the "and up" on each print size. Mounting images can be used many different ways, framing them without glass is most popular. When we add texture, your image begins to have that "painting" look and feel. We also add a free protective laminate coating to all of our mounted prints.
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What an amazing blog with amazing photography. Very inspirational.
robin
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Wow, thanks a lot for sharing this information. I will definitely try out Persnickety (out from Germany).
Do you usually order your digi pages matt or glossy?
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Thanks to the both of you :)
- and yes, it's pronounced like "awsfart" (quite funny XD ) - written: Ausfahrt
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lol, can't stop snickering about "awsfart" - have to remember that one .. lol
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That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing with us! Your pics looks great. I'm curious too, glossy or matte?
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