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To see the catalog of items available through SmugMug
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If you have any questions or requests please feel free to contact me at: SMHS.Images@sbcglobal.net
To see the catalog of items available through SmugMug
Shipping Charges listed here
If you have any questions or requests please feel free to contact me at: SMHS.Images@sbcglobal.net
A few TIPS about ordering BLACK & WHITE photos
When buying black & white prints pay close attention to the tone of the photo. If you are choosing several to be shown together, you may want to choose photos that are similar in tone. Some b&w photos are Sepia or Antique toned which is warmer than traditional b&w but don't necessarily go well with traditional b&w.
If you would like to purchase photos that are not shown, toned the way you want, please contact me and I can make the image available to you, to suit your needs.
When buying black & white prints pay close attention to the tone of the photo. If you are choosing several to be shown together, you may want to choose photos that are similar in tone. Some b&w photos are Sepia or Antique toned which is warmer than traditional b&w but don't necessarily go well with traditional b&w.
If you would like to purchase photos that are not shown, toned the way you want, please contact me and I can make the image available to you, to suit your needs.
PRINT SIZE
When choosing sizes be aware of the cropping feature. Digital Cameras produce sizes that are not always compatible to standard frame sizes. When you are in the shopping cart, after you have chosen the size, you will be given the cropping option. Please choose how the photo is cropped carefully so you do not loose a part of the image that was crucial to you.
Most of my images are compatible (no loss of image or cropping needed) with the "prints for small cameras" sizes. Don't let the small camera comment mislead you. My images have been taken with the Sony F828, which is not a small or compact camera. It just happens to share the ratio that smaller digital cameras use. If you are looking to have a photo professionally framed or matted, I highly recommend one of the following sizes: 4xd, 5xd, 8xd, 9x12, 18x24.
If you are looking to buy a standard size frame, you want to order 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 or 8x10. Please note that at these sizes cropping / loss of image will occur.
More help is available here
When choosing sizes be aware of the cropping feature. Digital Cameras produce sizes that are not always compatible to standard frame sizes. When you are in the shopping cart, after you have chosen the size, you will be given the cropping option. Please choose how the photo is cropped carefully so you do not loose a part of the image that was crucial to you.
Most of my images are compatible (no loss of image or cropping needed) with the "prints for small cameras" sizes. Don't let the small camera comment mislead you. My images have been taken with the Sony F828, which is not a small or compact camera. It just happens to share the ratio that smaller digital cameras use. If you are looking to have a photo professionally framed or matted, I highly recommend one of the following sizes: 4xd, 5xd, 8xd, 9x12, 18x24.
If you are looking to buy a standard size frame, you want to order 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 or 8x10. Please note that at these sizes cropping / loss of image will occur.
More help is available here
PHOTO FINISH
SmugMug offers three finishes. Matte, Gloss and Lustre. I recommend Lustre because it has more depth than Matte and less glare than Gloss. I make all three finishes available to my customers because everybody has different taste and needs. More information on Lustre Finish
Also available, if you order directly through me is Metallic finish. This paper is absolutely gorgeous and looks great in color or black and white. It has a 3D look to it. Please contact me if you are interested.
SmugMug offers three finishes. Matte, Gloss and Lustre. I recommend Lustre because it has more depth than Matte and less glare than Gloss. I make all three finishes available to my customers because everybody has different taste and needs. More information on Lustre Finish
Also available, if you order directly through me is Metallic finish. This paper is absolutely gorgeous and looks great in color or black and white. It has a 3D look to it. Please contact me if you are interested.
THE SMUGMUG GUARANTEE
If you are unhappy with your prints or gifts, smugmug will reprint or refund your order, whichever you prefer. Simply send an email to help@smugmug.com
within 30 days of receiving your order.
A FINAL NOTE ABOUT ORDERING
Some people like to keep things simple. I like to have options. So I make those options available to you. You choose what size print you want, cropped or not, shiny or not, color or black & white. I do this not because I lack artistic integrity but because you have to live with your purchase and I want you to be HAPPY. If you are at all confused please contact me BEFORE ordering and I will be more than glad to assist you.
If you are unhappy with your prints or gifts, smugmug will reprint or refund your order, whichever you prefer. Simply send an email to help@smugmug.com
within 30 days of receiving your order.
A FINAL NOTE ABOUT ORDERING
Some people like to keep things simple. I like to have options. So I make those options available to you. You choose what size print you want, cropped or not, shiny or not, color or black & white. I do this not because I lack artistic integrity but because you have to live with your purchase and I want you to be HAPPY. If you are at all confused please contact me BEFORE ordering and I will be more than glad to assist you.
FRAMED PRINTS
If you are interested in purchasing framed and matted prints please check this GALLERY for my current availability.
If you are interested in purchasing framed and matted prints please check this GALLERY for my current availability.
FAVORITE PHOTOS
If you like a photo (or don't) please vote on it! When you place your mouse over the center of a photo a thumbs up and thumbs down will appear, just choose the one you want and wallah, you've voted! To see the photos that have been voted on select the favorites link from the top of the page. I recommend viewing them as a slide show.
For more information on photorank
If you like a photo (or don't) please vote on it! When you place your mouse over the center of a photo a thumbs up and thumbs down will appear, just choose the one you want and wallah, you've voted! To see the photos that have been voted on select the favorites link from the top of the page. I recommend viewing them as a slide show.
For more information on photorank
JOIN SmugMug
If your considering joining SmugMug, I highly recommend it. If you weren't thinking of joining you might want to reconsider. They are the only company that I have ever dealt with that lives up to all of your expectations and more. They actually do what they say they will. The customer service is outstanding (emails get answered in record time), their layouts are elegant and simple (no advertisements anywhere), the community is helpful and supportive (Digital Grin is an online forum where you can get any question answered day or night), and above all your photos get showcased in the way they should. SmugMug has different levels of membership from basic, for sharing with friends and family, all the way to Pro, for sales.
If you want to give them a try (I did) there is a 7 day trial membership. Click here to save you $5.00 off the cost of your membership.
Happy SmugMugging!
If your considering joining SmugMug, I highly recommend it. If you weren't thinking of joining you might want to reconsider. They are the only company that I have ever dealt with that lives up to all of your expectations and more. They actually do what they say they will. The customer service is outstanding (emails get answered in record time), their layouts are elegant and simple (no advertisements anywhere), the community is helpful and supportive (Digital Grin is an online forum where you can get any question answered day or night), and above all your photos get showcased in the way they should. SmugMug has different levels of membership from basic, for sharing with friends and family, all the way to Pro, for sales.
If you want to give them a try (I did) there is a 7 day trial membership. Click here to save you $5.00 off the cost of your membership.
Happy SmugMugging!