ABSTRACT

This chapter looks at the technical aspects of printing, how to choose a suitable file size for the print readers intend to make, and what to do if they have to print it at a different size than originally intended. It includes a simple workflow from the camera to the final print setting and basic recommendations on what steps to take and in what order. The chapter shows how to make simple vignettes and artistic edges to make the appropriate picture more attractive. RAW files can be read in many programs. If readers have Photoshop or Aperture or Lightroom these will work well, otherwise there are other RAW converters available including those from the main camera manufacturers Nikon and Canon. Readers also need to carefully choose the paper on which to print; a high quality textured paper can make a huge difference to the final print.