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11/26/2007 06:08:54 PM · #1
Hey guys! I recently did a nude photo shoot for a friend of mine, and now I'm wondering where I can get them printed. When you order online from somewhere like Mpix for example, do they censor what gets printed like a traditional 1 hour type of place does? Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!

Thanks!
11/26/2007 06:13:13 PM · #2
I'm not too sure about online places, but I believe that Costco should be able to print them.

As long as it does not refer to "pornographic" material, which nude photography doesn't, it should be fine.

Try taking it to a camera shop with printing capabilities, or you can always call and ask a place.

11/26/2007 06:31:57 PM · #3
Your pro-type labs (including MPix) do NOT censor content. They print & ship. No questions.

11/26/2007 06:34:10 PM · #4
Be prepared for a lot of finger prints on the prints if they are done by humans at one of the fast turn around photo labs. They will get passed around and probably copies made. If you do them local, your best bet would be to wait while they get printed so you can watch what happens to all the prints.

Mike
11/26/2007 06:42:50 PM · #5
I can print them ;-)

Seriously, I've done nudes at local labs (even one hour) but they want you to warn them, so as to not have customers watching the machine's display window.
11/26/2007 06:51:08 PM · #6
keep it in your pants leroy.
11/26/2007 06:59:59 PM · #7
Originally posted by idnic:

Your pro-type labs (including MPix) do NOT censor content. They print & ship. No questions.


They will ask questions if they suspect child pornography. If they don't, they're legally on the hook for distributing it. Though they're typically going to be more educated about it than your average Wal Mart photo lab employee.

If your model looks young enough to appear under 18, it's best to include an ID shot that shows the model holding up their clearly legible ID or at least have that information on file.


11/26/2007 07:00:45 PM · #8
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

I can print them ;-)

Seriously, I've done nudes at local labs (even one hour) but they want you to warn them, so as to not have customers watching the machine's display window.


Or to warn the employees that might object to such things.
11/26/2007 08:11:17 PM · #9
Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

I can print them ;-)

Seriously, I've done nudes at local labs (even one hour) but they want you to warn them, so as to not have customers watching the machine's display window.


Or to warn the employees that might object to such things.


And that.
11/26/2007 08:20:06 PM · #10
This thread is useless without pics :)
11/26/2007 08:26:49 PM · #11
Awesome guys...thank you so much! As for the photos...not so sure my client would want me posting her photos online for you pervs...lol!!! :)
11/26/2007 10:19:42 PM · #12
Originally posted by bowronfam3:

Awesome guys...thank you so much! As for the photos...not so sure my client would want me posting her photos online for you pervs...lol!!! :)


You'll let strangers process and print them but you won't let your DPC buddies look at them?

Gee whiz.

:D

Mike
11/26/2007 10:25:51 PM · #13
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11/26/2007 11:42:10 PM · #14
Originally posted by bowronfam3:

Awesome guys...thank you so much! As for the photos...not so sure my client would want me posting her photos online for you pervs...lol!!! :)


you can just call it an aid in adhereing to your strict quality control standards! :-P
11/27/2007 01:22:12 AM · #15
it think walgreens dosnt check or shopko, they didnt looka t my photos last time i printed there, cuase thye have no need to count them cause they use the how many printed recipt unlike walmart.
11/27/2007 01:30:59 AM · #16
I don't know any printer shop with censor rules when you pay the prints :)
(Obviously if it is not illegal)
11/27/2007 03:25:39 AM · #17
walmart wont sell you any i know that one.
01/25/2009 08:56:57 PM · #18


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05/27/2009 10:19:42 AM · #19
Hi. Not been here before but my business is taking and selling all sorts of photographs. I recently asked several online printers if they would print a new range of female nude photos we are about to offer for sale. digitalab.co.uk, dscolourlabs.co.uk and fauxfilm.co.uk have all replied saying they have no problem at all printing our photos. Photobox were not so easy. We use their Pro-Galleries for sales as their system is excellent, but this was their reply to our enquiry; "Provided the images are tasteful and artistic and do not depict full frontal nudity you will be able to use them in your gallery." So, there are 3 to be going on with, but take my tip and don't be silly about it. DON'T expect labs to print things which are obscene, depraved, offensive or illegal.
05/27/2009 10:24:22 AM · #20
Originally posted by KatieGoldstein:



Message edited by justine - xxx smited.


Wow now I'm curious LOL

Message edited by author 2009-05-27 10:24:36.
05/28/2009 01:40:25 PM · #21
I'm lucky enough to have a photo lab and shop in the lobby of my work place. The guy is not only a clerk but a photgrapher himself and understand perfectly such dilemas. I never had any problem with printing nude pictures (but never tried to print one where genitalia is visible tough).

I suggest you find a smal photo shop that also do prints. Often they offer print size that are less common and they also take care of the quality knowing there stuff instead of only pressing the buttons their boss told them to. Not only that, but they usually handle your picture with a great deal of professionnalism, since they they know how they would like their stuff to be treated.
12/19/2009 03:53:10 PM · #22
I've used Kodakgallery.com and never had a problem. They where never full nudes. They seemed ok with topless and backside shots.(see threw ect.)
12/19/2009 07:33:51 PM · #23
Walmart won't. I had a batch of regular pictures that had a cleavage shot that they refused to print. When I asked about it, they said that it was nudity, even though nothing private was showing. :/
12/19/2009 08:21:35 PM · #24
www.bluecubeimaging.com

The best print lab there is.
12/19/2009 08:41:53 PM · #25
Search pro-print labs. They are professional and often give you high quality, hence them being pro.

A lot of my work would is not able to be printed without lots of questions at any place local or in a chain. I use pro-labs, however Zazzle (see link below) Prints anything as well. Tobad I didn't post my affiliate with them. Anyway, they do good work at great prices with fast delivery.
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