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Consider whether a photographic color prints and transparency shop or plant you can visit in person is important to you or whether a website would be just fine. If you would like to meet with professionals in person to go over proofs and get an overview of pre-press services and rates, visit a few different photographic color prints and transparency experts. Such professionals can produce photographic transparency products, color prints, lithography, film, CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) separations, and proofs. They may also provide services for slides, slideshows, digital photos, such as enhancements, red eye reduction, and editing. Ask if the company has a website you can check out for additional information on services and customer testimonials. Inquire if the company is part of a local, national, or international entity. You want to be able to trust the photographic color prints and transparency expert with your most prized possessions—your photos. Check out the physical appearance of the store, making sure it is clean and well maintained. Chat with staff and see if they are courteous and accommodating. Find out about all the services offered, such as business cards, graphics, posters, flyer items, banners, stickers, decals, catalogs, and apparel. Ask to take a tour of the facilities and learn about the software and other equipment used. Inquire about company experience, taking note of how long the company has been in the photographic color prints and transparency business. Get a detailed list of costs and prices for various services. When choosing a photographic color prints and transparency professional, keep in mind contact information, availability, cost, pre-press services, specialty, location, experience, cheap discounts, and other services, such as lithography, color prints, photographic transparency, film, and CMYK separations.
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