I recently went on a cruise and had a few *great* photographs taken which I purchased on the ship. Now I'd like to have them in different sizes (not 8x10 like on the ship) but I obviously don't have the negatives. I checked in a quick photo store kiosk but the quality was pretty poor....where could I make a good copy of these photographs?
Thanks!
2006-08-27 10:58:41 · 7 answers · asked by Some1girl 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
First, let's deal with the legal issues. Most cruise photos are copyright protected, so you can't legally copy it without the permission of the cruise line. That's usually easy to get. You don't say which cruise line you were on, but if you contact the line and ask for a copyright release, you shouldn't have any trouble getting one. They can mail it or fax it if you have access to a fax machine.
Once you have the release, anyone can legally copy your photos. You can even do it yourself. Lots of photo stores and some drug stores have kiosks by Fuji or Kodak that will make copies. I've had a lot of experience with the Kodak Copy Print Station. The copies are excellent. They're usually self service. If you're not comfortable with technology, look for one in a real photo store where the staff can help you.
Getting the release is a bit of a nuisance, but it's the right way to proceed. Don't try to trick people into copying it.
2006-08-27 15:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by dbaldu 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to say this, but scan them yourself. I know, I know, you need a scanner ot do this, but chances are you need a new printer or always wanted a scanner anyway, right? I have an Epson Stylus Photo RX620 and it does GREAT scans. After the pic is scanned, I can make changes, etc. They are not cost-prohibitive, especially if the pictures are a once-in-a-lifetime thing. I've had this printer about a year, so I'm sure it has been replaced by something even better and/or cheaper. There are also other brands that make similar units that are probably just as good.
2006-08-27 11:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First let me tell you that you would be infringing on the copy rights.
You can take the photograph to a studio which has got a drum scanner. The drum scan would be costly but it can scan your photograph at a very high resolution. After scanning you photograph at a very high resolution, you can print it.
Normally, the studios scan in a flatbed scanner and the default scanner setting would be low, something like 180. Ask them to increase it.
2006-08-29 20:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by Wild tiger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scan it into your PC and then you can download to CD after you have made any changes you want. Any photo shop will make prints for you from the CD. Having said that you are breaking the law if you do not clear up the question of copyright
2006-08-31 00:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by bwadsp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are stamped with the photographer information, then no one will legally make copies for you. You could contact the photographer, though, and ask for copies, as the best copies will come directly from the negative.
2006-08-27 11:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you find a professional processing company (not any of the high street places) they can do a great job! Try your Yellow Pages for a local company
2006-08-27 11:03:06 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Furthern to Gilly Bean's answer - I stuck a paper mount (carefully) on the back of my photo and had no problem getting a copy from a local photographic shop - they would'nt take off the mount in case they damaged the photo and I sued them! And, of course, I wouldn't take it off!
2006-08-27 11:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by Purple 8 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋