If you are looking for copies of your photos, but don't have a negative or the digital picture file, we can make copies of your photos that are almost as good as the original. We'll scan your original prints, match the color, and then make new prints. And, we can also save the pictures on a CD or USB drive as well.
Is it okay to make copies of printed photos?
, Just a Quat Quoran. Don't. Making copies of printed photos is not only rude and harmful for the photographer, but is also copyright infringement, which is illegal. First, a caveat. Making a copy of a photo without permission of the copyright owner is theft and violates cooyright laws.
Can you scan and print a photo?
Scan and print. Most professional photo and print labs should have the equipment and expertise necessary to duplicate a printed photo for you. Assuming it’s a smaller photo, they’d most likely scan it, edit and color correct it in the computer and then print a new copy.
Is there a cheaper way to print a picture?
Does anyone know of any cheaper ways of doing it? You could use a scanner to copy the picture to your computer and then print it yourself at same size or enlarging picture with the printing properties. Not exactly sure how good it will turn out but would be the cheapest option.
Is it possible to copy a picture without taking it down?
If the original belongs to someone else and it is framed and hanging on a wall and the owner allows it to be copied but not to be taken down, a print can still be copied as long as care is taken in the lighting and angle to avoid reflections. A polarizing filter can help.
Making Copies of Printed Photos – DIY
The DIY route means that you will need a scanner that has print properties and possibly a good camera. Therefore, the first thing you need to do when planning to make copies of your old photos is to gather the needed equipment.
Pros and Cons of DIY Printing
DIY printing gives you a lot of freedom when going about the project. You can prioritize the images to scan first and have total control over the results you get. You can even try out different ideas in terms of color options or quality you are looking for.
Making Copies of Printed Photos – The Professional Way
As you may have realized from reading the DIY method, making copies of printed photos can be a daunting task, especially if you have many of them to work with. To reduce the stress that comes with this task, you might want to seek professional help. Some companies fully focus on digitizing your photos and making copies of them for you.
Taking a Photo of a Photo
1. Lay the photo on a flat surface. Kitchen table, the floor, you get the idea.
Scanning a Photo
1. Make sure your scanner is properly adjusted. Navigate to your scanner’s histogram and select the highest resolution you can. The higher the DPI (dots per inch) the clearer your scans will be. You can learn more about DPI here.
Frame the Original
Now that you’ve scanned the original photo and created digital copies for your records, why not frame the analog? Vintage photos look fantastic when float mounted to show off those characteristic edges (because stains, tears, and watermarks are all part of the story).
What size is a copyscan?
Copyscans can be made from prints from wallet size all the way up to 11x17, in color or black & white. If your original photos are larger than 11x14 we can capture them and save them on disc or USB drive as well. Photo scanning and copying prices.
Can I make a copy of a photo without a negative?
Copy your original photos without a negative or a digital image. If you are looking for copies of your photos, but don't have a negative or the digital picture file, we can make copies of your photos that are almost as good as the original. We'll scan your original prints, match the color, and then make new prints.
What is digital printing?
Digital printing is a process that allows printing directly from an electronic or digital file to a toner- or ink-based printer. This is a high-quality, cost-effective manner for producing documents in small quantities with a quick turnaround time.
How long does it take to complete a print job?
However, our goal is to have the job completed no later than 72 hours from the time we start the job. Contact your neighborhood location to get a job quote and estimated time of completion.
Do photographers make their own paper?
Also, photographers often made their own photo paper, which could be anything. We have introduced some papers (Nov 2020) that may mimic older paper surfaces better, but, these will be at a bit of an additional cost as they are often 200-400% more in our cost.
Do you need regular service for photo restoration?
Regular Service does allow us a small amount of time for restoration. If not in too bad a shape, you may not need our photo restoration services. This often includes tone correction, minor retouching, color correction, and/or conversion to Black and White and possibly a mono tone or duotone conversion.