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Practical exercise

Printing your first photo: try it yourself

Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS illustrating printing your first photo
Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS.

1. Calibrate Screen

Use free tool (e.g., DisplayCAL) for accurate colours.

2. Test Print

Order 6x4” print before large canvas.

3. Paper Choice

Try matte (elegant) vs. glossy (vibrant).

4. Crop for Print

Match aspect ratio (e.g., 4x6 = 3:2).

5. Colour Space

Export as sRGB for most labs; avoid Adobe RGB unless specified.