5 Replies Latest reply on Oct 22, 2017 10:21 AM by finmentor

Lightroom: Print quality of edited photos

finmentor Oct 22, 2017 8:52 AM

I edited some of my photos and they look beautiful on screen but when I printed them (at Walgreens photo) they look very different: exaggerated colors, too bright. These were high quality photos taken with a 35mm camera. Wondering if it's an issue with how (and how much) I edited them, vs. maybe I need to use a different printing service. Any insights appreciated.

1. Re: Lightroom: Print quality of edited photos

Victoria Bampton LR Queen Oct 22, 2017 8:54 AM (in response to finmentor)

Have you calibrated your monitor?
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finmentor Oct 22, 2017 9:46 AM (in response to Victoria Bampton LR Queen)

No, but they look great on my iPhone, as well as phones and laptops of others too.
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finmentor Oct 22, 2017 10:07 AM (in response to finmentor)

I just calibrated it. Very minor changes made.
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Jao vdL Oct 22, 2017 10:13 AM (in response to finmentor)

It's probably the service. See if they have any options that automatically correct your images and turn it off. Many of these services have that set by default and they usually mess up your images. If that doesn't help try somewhere else. as it might also be the specific location you printed at. If your images look good on your iOS devices your screen is probably not too far off but calibration is always a good idea.
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finmentor Oct 22, 2017 10:21 AM (in response to Jao vdL)

Thanks...very much appreciated!
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