Should I Print My Own Images

[@hughhudson6611]

In the words of Nike Just Do It. I’m still using my old Pro-100. Usually print on Canon Paper, but am looking at Red River. Fro Knows Photo posts frequently about using his Pro-1000.

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

Excellent! Thanks for watching. I’m looking at Fotospeed paper as well. If I get the printer I’ll get some sample papers from several manufacturers to see what I like. Red River is one I want to try too. I’m just not too sure about owning “Canon” equipment. 😅

[@jimsturla]

Got a pro-100 too and I’ve used Red River papers. I like them well enough. But usually end up just going with the better Canon papers cuz Red River gets expensive after I add shipping.

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

So much to learn! Hahaha. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@jerrythompson]

Hi Jason, thanks for the videos. I use an Epson R3000 so can't speak to the Canon printers. I also can't print very large. I find that having a printer in the home works great, as long as you are printing often. It is a frustrating mess if the printer has been sitting for a while. I love the control that you have when printing in the home but I find myself moving more towards Bay Photo and away from home printing. I've had good luck with Bay Photo, but sometimes find the prints come back a little dark for my taste. I can get larger prints from Bay Photo and they frame it for me. A few times in the past, with more planned in the future, when I get a collection of photos, all on the same subject, I'll create a photo book in LrC and send it off the Blurb. Then I will gift copies of the coffee table book to friends and relatives.

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

Thanks for the reply. I’ve been concerned about the loss of ink if I leave it set. That stuff isn’t cheap…. I noticed the dim photos from BayPhoto so I always up the exposure a little when I send it. The photo books has also been on my mind lately though not enough to do the research as yet. Some people do PDF books and while that’s a good use of the photos I’m looking for something more tangible. Something real.

[@jerrythompson]

@@jasoneldridgephotography A mentor of mine, an engineer by trade, home printed to improve his photography. He printed his images at around 11"x13" or a little larger and stuck them on his cubicle walls. After spending a few weeks looking at those prints a few times a day he knew exactly how it would take that photo again. What was right about the image and what was wrong. He would remember this next time he was in the field regardless of current subject. He got very good quickly. He always had multiple prints hanging and rotated one out after a week or so. He used to get a lot of visitors to his desk just to see his latest photos.

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

@@jerrythompson that’s a really nice way to use the images you print. Especially if others get to enjoy what you do as well! I’ve done often wondered if I would become overly critical if I saw the work everyday.

[@jackbrainassociates8806]

You make a great point. I’m old enough to have shot film and nobody would see your work if you didn’t print it (at least make a contact sheet). I think it’s normal to be a perfectionist and see the flaws in your own work but it helps you grow as a photographer to display your work. Please get a printer I’ll follow along for sure. BTW Bay photo yikes a blast from the past (they ruined the last wedding I shot, a story for another time). Thanks for the content.

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

Thanks for watching! I did my time in the darkrooms too. I wouldn’t trade it for the world but I wouldn’t go back either, lol. I think you’re right too, seeing our work displayed as it is meant to be is a great way to help ourselves improve the craft!

[@jackbrainassociates8806]

You got me thinking about the old days watching the images appearing on the photographic paper. That was the magic of photography.

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

@@jackbrainassociates8806 it was always magic until you realized you over dodged or burned! Seriously though, it was truly amazing to see that image slowly fade in under the red light.

[@jackbrainassociates8806]

Are you related to Doug Eldridge from Hayward CA?

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

@@jackbrainassociates8806no, I am from East Tennessee originally and live in Florida now. I don’t know Doug but he does have a great last name. :-)

[@thecoleandjohnshow7236]

Yes!!! Print! I print my own.

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

Do you enjoy the printing process? I know I always enjoyed my time in the physical darkroom though hopefully using a printer will be far less time consuming. Hahaha Thanks for watching!

[@thecoleandjohnshow7236]

@@jasoneldridgephotography NO!!! But I have figured it out over time. It is much easier now than it used to be. I own an Epson P800... like it a lot. But Cole uses a Canon now... either will be great! GET ONE!!! And then we can swap prints!

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

That’s a great idea to swap prints! I’ll let my wife know you have approved this purchase…

[@thecoleandjohnshow7236]

@@jasoneldridgephotography I'm VERY good at spending others money!

[@jimsturla]

I print a lot of my images. I display some and give some away. I took them because I was inspired to do so by the subject. It’s my art. Why would you not want to see your work displayed in your own living space. Go for it. Just know it’s not the cost of the paper. It’s the cost of the ink $$$ 🤦🏻

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

Oh yea... The ink and be a real beast, especially if you don't print all the time (or so I hear).