Digital Negatives! Now What?

So if you're like me you love taking pictures, and you have zillions of images on your hard drive or on one of the many cds cluttering the office. So what is the next step? How do you turn those digital files into something that you can display proudly in your home?

Load them onto your computer
In case you haven't already--load those pretty things onto your computer--what good are the files if they are not being used!

Back up your Files
Most importantly you need to make copies of your images and store them in a safety deposit box or give them to a relative to hang on to. "Ooooohhh Mommmmm???!!!! In fact if you have the time them why not burn a few copies! Its never a good idea to have only one copy of your priceless memories on hand. There are far too many hard drives that crash, tornadoes, house fires, you name it that leave people with no way to get those pictures back.....so better safe than sorry. (hate to be a Debbie Downer!)

Pick out your Faves
The easiest way to do this is to create a new folder on your desktop and drag your favorite images into that folder. I am a MAC girl--so please forgive me if you cannot just drag your images to a folder on PC---but then if you can't, I have ask why not?? I suppose then you can export the files into the new folder that you created. If you need help with this step ask any 12 year old, and they will roll their eyes at you a few times and then most likely take pity and do it for you. he he!

Go to MPIX.com
Finding a good professional lab is very important if you want quality pictures that last a lifetime! I have nothing against Sam's, Costco, Walmart, or even the Drugstore chains, but they are just not committed to pro-level quality that you will get with a real professional lab.
Mpix.com is a division of Millers Professional Imaging, an awesome lab that tons of pros use. Designed to cater to consumers, they have a wide array of product from your standard prints to canvases and photobooks.
FYI: A lot of their products make really amazing gifts!

Order Fun Stuff
Sign up to become a customer--upload your photos--pick your products and then in about 2 days they'll be at your door. How easy is that!


Their are many other pro labs that also offer the same kind of services to consumers, but by far Mpix has the best selection and the best price....but feel free to do you research and let me know if you come up with more to add to my referral list!