Thursday 9

It seems like every time I blink my eye some new and improved piece of technology has evolved. The internet is the most fabulous tool and it allows us to have anything we want with just a tap of the mouse. The popularity of the darkroom is decreasing and while its a sad truth, it just can't compare to the advantages of online printing. For example, online companies offer a wide variety of choices. A print in the darkroom can only be changed so many times because of the expense of chemicals and paper etc. The internet gives us endless possibilities and we can constantly change our minds. Another benefit of using an online printing company is that there are no time frames for its users. At any hour of the day you can just hop on your computer and send off an image to be printed. If a customer has a question about something specific it's not hard at all to contact someone who can help. Email has become such an important line of communication these days. In just an instant you can ask the questions you need answered and hopefully get a response in time! Not only is communication made easier but the instructions are so clearly laid out for the customer that you just cant go wrong. This is certainly a good example of why online is the way to go

For these three years I've spent in the photography department I have continued to print my work from Elco Color. Typically I receive great prints back but I have definitely had my share of bad experiences. For the convenience factor, nothing compares with being able to upload your images to an online source and not have to do anything else. You get what you pay for in a sense, you are no longer in control of your printing so you better trust the company you choose. Reguardless of how my prints turn out ( for the most part ) I am just thankful to have such a great tool at my fingertips.

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