Professional Photo Printing in Wakefield, RI
Some of your best memories are tucked away on your phone. Phone photos typically print very well up to 17" x 22", which is our maximum print size, and getting your files to us is easy.
Photo Printing Services
- Print photos from phone files, cameras or scans
- Sizes up to 17" x 22"
- Professional-grade paper and inks
- Prints from scanned or restored images
- Multiple prints for events, wakes and memorial services
- Ready to frame, gift or mount
Getting Us Your Files
- AirDrop directly when you stop in
- Text your photo to (401) 284-3700
- Email your file to jan@finishingtouchesri.com
Getting a Good Print From a Digital File
- Resolution: Print quality depends on how many pixels are available across the printed dimension. The standard benchmark is 300 pixels per inch, though large prints viewed from a distance hold up well at less. What matters is the original file rather than the file size shown on your phone, which reflects compression as much as detail.
- Compression: Images sent through text messages and some messaging apps are compressed heavily, often to a fraction of their original data. That compression is not reversible, and it's the single most common reason a photo that looks fine on a screen disappoints at larger sizes. Sharing the original file, rather than forwarding a version that has already been sent once, avoids this entirely.
- Aspect Ratio: Phone cameras and standard print sizes don't share proportions. A typical phone photo is a 4:3 rectangle, while common print sizes like 8x10 are proportioned differently, which means something has to be cropped. Deciding what to lose is a design choice, and it's easier to make deliberately from a full frame than to discover after the fact.
- Screens Lie a Little: Phone and laptop screens are backlit and typically show images brighter and more saturated than paper can reproduce. A print will normally read slightly darker and less vivid than the same image on a screen. That's a property of the media rather than a fault in the print.
Please Don't Crop Before Sending
The most common issue we run into is a photo that's already been cropped, or a print size chosen that won't work with the original image dimensions. Send us the original, uncropped file whenever possible. We'll crop it ourselves and suggest the size that suits the image best. Cropping ahead of time removes options that can't be recovered later.
Printing for Memorial Services
We regularly handle printing for wakes and funeral services: portraits in a range of sizes, matching frames, and photo collages honoring a life. These jobs usually come with a short timeline and we understand the circumstances. Tell us the date and we'll work to it.
Larger Than 17" x 22"?
Our printing tops out at 17" x 22". For large format photo printing beyond that, we can recommend a trusted fine art printer, and we're still happy to frame the finished piece for you.
Common Questions About Photo Printing
How long does a print order take?
A standard print order typically takes a few days.
What's the largest size you can print?
17" x 22". Beyond that we'll refer you to a fine art printer we trust.
Will a phone photo look good printed large?
Usually, yes. Phone photos typically print very well up to 17" x 22". Send the original file rather than one forwarded through a text thread, since those are heavily compressed.
Can you print from an old photo I don't have digitally?
Yes. We scan the print first, then reproduce it at whatever size you need. That's also the first step in photo restoration.
Can you print and frame together?
Yes, and most customers do. Printing takes a few days and framing adds to that, so let us know if there's a deadline.
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Finishing Touches
We assist each client in finding just the right design and combination of materials that is best for the artwork and suits the individual’s tastes and budget. We deliver the best quality workmanship ensuring that your framed artwork can be enjoyed and appreciated forever.