1) Price. While a few cents won’t usually matter, if you’re doing a large print job you may want to shop around. Some providers offer great deals for new customers, such as 50 prints for free.

2) Convenience. Look for providers in your neighborhood. You’ll save on shipping costs and will be more likely to get those pictures printed in a timely fashion.

3) Software. Most of these service providers who allow orders via the Internet use some type of software or existing photo program for the management and submission of the files for printing. Make sure you like using that software before you make your choice.

Consider Alternatives

If you’re not happy with any of your printing service options, there are other alternatives to printing. You can create online albums and share them with friends and family that way. You can also save them on CD-Roms so you have a back-up copy.