Ohh, I’m giddy! Just a couple days ago we took delivery of a brand new Dye Sublimation printer. This isn’t your $129 Sony consumer-level printer. This thing is a monster! It is made out of STEEL and weighs over 65 pounds! But, it’s PORTABLE. This is the printer that we are using for our “Photo Corner” (similar to a Photo Booth but better – more about that in a future post).  The printer will print borderless 8×10 photos in less than 1 minute (or can print sheets of 5×7, 3×5, 4×6, wallet, anything!), and the prints can be glossy or with a light matte finish, and they are BEAUTIFUL. The paper is nice and thick and the colors are very bright with great saturation and clarity.

Here’s a promo pic from Shinko, I figured there’s no reason to take my own photo of it (there’s actually a piece that hooks into that slot so that it catches the prints as they come out):

Shinko S1245 Dye Sublimation Printer

I did a print and put it side-by-side with a print that we had made at our professionals-only print supplier (they only print for pro photographers), and there isn’t much of a difference! I’ll still be using the professional-only printing company for my high-level photography packages, but they are WAY better than any other on-site printing I’ve ever seen – and they are MUCH better than a Wal-Mart or Walgreens print!

I’ll be using this printer at wedding receptions when my brides opt for on-site printing of candid photos of their guests (so the guests can take the prints with them), as well as at some corporate events, and some school events. And, if any of my brides want a couple photos “right away”, this will be a great option!

I am SOO excited! Give me a call if you are interested in on-site printing for ANY event, or to add a “Photo Corner” to your wedding reception!

Tags: Las Vegas, on-site printing, Photography, vegas wedding photography

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