Essential Photo Printing Tips

A common error that novice and enthusiast photographers make is to overexpose their photos.

The problem with doing so is that highlighted areas will be nothing but bright, white blobs in the printed image.

Since recovering details in shadowed areas is much easier to do than in highlighted areas, it’s better to underexpose your images to protect the highlights and then recover the details in the shadows in post-processing. 

Get more details on the advantages of underexposing your images in the video above by Manny Ortiz.

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Photo Printing Tip #4: Invest in a Quality Print

There are many other steps involved in creating a gorgeous print, but these four tips will get you going in the right direction.

By taking your time and really focusing on getting things right in camera, using the appropriate camera settings, and partnering with a top-quality printmaker, you should end up with prints that look great and that give you a lot of pride for your work.