Print Guide

a word about digital images

In this day and age, many clients look for the ability to purchase digital images from their photographer. We believe that owning the digital images from your session is a wonderful and valuable option, and this is why we are pleased to include them in all of our session offerings.

Digital images are an extremely economical option for creating small prints, multiple copies of prints, cards and photo gifts. It is important to keep in mind that when purchasing digital images, you are assuming the responsibility for the outcome of the finished product. Please be sure that you are willing to take the steps to ensure that your images are printed correctly (i.e. using a high quality lab, not a drugstore, Target or Costco). Also, do keep in mind that like the hundreds of snapshots you have taken yourself, professional digital images often end up sitting dormant on your hard drive. We hate to see that happen, so it is important that you take the time to print and enjoy your images to the fullest! By offering digital images to our clients, we are granting the ability for the client to reproduce the images countless times and retain all of the images from their session.

Our digital images are high resolution JPEG files and come with unlimited printing rights (up to size 16x20). Each image is fully processed and edited with a fine tooth comb... not only for color/tonality correction, but also for skim blemishes, scratches, bruises, under eye circles, background clutter, stray hairs... the list goes on and on. We’re happy to accommodate image editing requests such a touch of digital “nip tuck” to make mom and dad look and feel their best. Clients also receive our comprehensive printing and usage guide, complete with our list of recommended vendors.

LARGER & HEIRLOOM PRINTS

Looking for some heirloom quality, larger prints for your walls? Or perhaps you'd like to use your digital images more for archival purposes and don't have an interest in printing on your own. Our beautiful wall portraits, available as custom framed prints or fine art canvas, are perfect for such purposes. If you are looking for such products, we highly recommend going through our professional lab to ensure the highest level of quality, located right inside your private gallery when you receive your images!

Print Packages

Here are a few popular packages for our clients:

premier Collection | 850

• (1) custom 10x10 album

• (1) 16x20 portraits

• (2) 11x14 portraits

• (4) 8x10 portraits

exquisite Collection | 600

• (1) custom 8x8 album

• (2) 11x14 portraits

• (2) 8x10 portraits

• (4) 5x7 portraits

perfect Collection | 350

• (1) 16x20 Canvas

• (1) 11x14 portrait

• (1) 8x10 portraits

• (2) 5x7 portraits

simple Collection | 180

• (1) 11x14 Canvas

• (1) 8x10 portraits

• (2) 5x7 portrait

Digital Image Upgrade | $300

• After your mini session, you can upgrade to purchase all the images from the session.

Your digital imagEs

Your digital images are a valuable way to forever preserve your memories. While your digital images are prepared for printing up to size 16×20, please keep in mind that wall portraits (11×14+) and canvas wraps are pieces of art. Using our professional lab is the best way to insure that the quality is top notch for such products, and that the files are properly prepared. Your digital images are the perfect option for obtaining desk prints, gifts for family, greeting cards, photo gifts, digital frames, and most importantly, archiving for future use.

In order to receive beautiful prints and products, it is important to utilize quality labs and vendors and take note of all printing recommendations. Drugstores, Walmart, Target, Costco, etc. are notorious for poor, off color prints, and are not equipped for printing professional portraits. Avoid them at all costs!

Our recommended vendors are:

• Prints & products: Mpix

• Photo gifts, books & press printed products: Mpix, Artifact Uprising, Pinhole Press

• Holiday cards & birth announcements:  Minted & Paper Culture

cropping

Your images have been cropped at a 5x7 ratio. This means, if you print your image in a different size, you may need to adjust the crop to ensure that no important parts of the image (i.e. top of head, feet, etc.) get cropped out. Mpix allows you to do this in their ordering system (see below).

color correction

Since your images have already been processed and color corrected, it is very important that you select the "do not color correct" option at check out (if utilizing Mpix, or any other vendor). This will ensure that your prints are as true to life as possible.

the fine print

Although we can make recommendations, we cannot guarantee the quality of prints that are created by a lab other than our own. The same applies for images have been altered prior to printing (color adjustments, auto cropping, etc.) By purchasing digital images, you are assuming the responsibility for the finished product. Please also note that unless your monitor is calibrated to the lab at which you print, your final products may look slightly different from what you see on your screen. We are always available and happy to offer suggestions and tips, but specific questions should be directed to the lab or vendor you are utilizing. It is strongly recommended that you back up your digital files immediately
and in several locations (i.e. your hard drive, a hard copy disk and an off site location, such as Carbonite or Dropbox). There is no way of telling the exact lifespan of a USB drive or CD, and unfortunately, disasters and computer crashes do occur. Archiving your images in several locations is crucial to avoid data loss. While we do archive images, we are not immune to such catastrophes and cannot guarantee the retention of your images beyond 60 days. Please be sure to notify us immediately if you are unable to download your images.

copyright/print release

As the author of the aforementioned images, Ashley Brown retains the copyright, regardless of possession and ownership. These files are for your personal use only, and may be printed and reproduced. They may not be used for commercial use or sale. You may not make copies for sale or authorize any reproductions of the images for display or editorial purposes or enter any of the images into competition without express written permission.

questions?

It is just as important to us as it is to you that your digital images result in the most beautiful, quality prints and products. Please read all included information carefully, contact us with any questions and enjoy!.