Every print produced in our Waukesha studio on professional-grade equipment color calibrated, professionally handled, and built to a standard you won't find at an online print service. We run two dedicated dye-based photo printers so you can choose the output that fits your project and your budget. One thing doesn't change: quality.
Professional photo prints.
Two systems. One standard.
Both are professional dye-based systems producing vibrant, color-accurate photo prints. The 8-color system is our premium platform for color-critical and portrait work. The 6-color system delivers professional quality output at an accessible price point. Same sizes. Same studio standard. Different tiers.
Two professional printers.
One for every project.
Handling.
Always.
Both systems produce beautiful dye-based photo prints. The differences come down to color gamut, ink channels, and what your project demands. Here's the honest comparison.
How they compare.
So you can choose right.
| Category | Canon 8-Color System | Epson 6-Color System |
|---|---|---|
| Ink Channels | 8-Color Dye System | 6-Color Dye System |
| Print Sizes | 4×6 up to 13×19 borderless | 4×6 up to 13×19 borderless |
| Color Gamut | Wider - exceptional reds, skin tones | Excellent - professional quality |
| Skin Tones | Outstanding - dedicated channels | Very good |
| Black & White | Exceptional - 3 monochrome channels | Good - 2 monochrome channels |
| Tonal Gradients | Exceptional - 8-color smoothness | Very good |
| Best For | Portraits · Color work · Premium prints | Volume · Proofs · Everyday photo |
| Cost | Premium tier | Accessible tier |
Not sure which is right for your project? Tell us what you're printing and we'll advise. Both produce prints you'll be proud to put your name on.
Professional output.
Straightforward pricing.
| Size | Luster | Size | Luster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 | $7.00 | 11 × 14 | $25.00 |
| 5 × 5 | $7.00 | 11 × 17 | $30.00 |
| 5 × 7 | $10.00 | 12 × 12 | $30.00 |
| 8 × 8 | $15.00 | 12 × 18 | $35.00 |
| 8 × 10 | $15.00 | 13 × 19 | $40.00 |
| 8 × 12 | $20.00 | 16 × 20 | $45.00 |
| 10 × 10 | $20.00 | 17 × 22 | $50.00 |
8-color system · Simply Elegant Premium Luster.
Wider color and smoother skin tones.
Every order includes a FIRSTPANEL coupon — your first 5 × 7 ChromaLuxe metal panel for $25.
| Size | Luster | Size | Luster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 | $5.00 | 10 × 10 | $15.00 |
| 5 × 5 | $5.00 | 11 × 14 | $18.00 |
| 5 × 7 | $7.00 | 11 × 17 | $22.00 |
| 8 × 8 | $11.00 | 12 × 12 | $22.00 |
| 8 × 10 | $11.00 | 12 × 18 | $25.00 |
| 8 × 12 | $15.00 | 13 × 19 | $29.00 |
6-color system · Simply Elegant Premium Luster.
Fast, great-looking prints up to 13 × 19.
Every order includes a FIRSTPANEL coupon — your first 5 × 7 ChromaLuxe metal panel for $25.
More prints.
Better rate.
Discounts apply per print across both Standard and Premium tiers. No discount on orders under 10 prints. Mixed-tier orders — contact us for a combined quote.
Paper choice affects how your image looks and feels. We stock professional photo media for both systems. Not sure what's right? Tell us what you're printing and we'll advise.
The right surface
for every image.
Simple to order.
Obsessive in execution.
Submit high-resolution images in sRGB color space for both Standard and Premium tiers. We review every file before printing and flag anything that will affect output quality resolution, crop, color before a single print is made.
Minor adjustments are included at no charge. If your file needs significant work, we quote it before we touch anything.
Send us your
best file.
| Service | What It Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crop · Straighten · Resize | Fitting your file to the print size | Included |
| Basic Correction | Exposure, color, white balance, dust spots | $15 |
| Standard Retouch | Blemishes, distractions, cloning | $40 |
| Advanced Retouch | Photo restoration, heavy cleanup, composites | $85 |
| Beyond 90 Minutes | Larger projects, quoted before work starts | $60/hr |
Per image. Quoted and approved on your invoice before we start.
One round of revisions included. Not sure what your file needs? Send it with your order and we'll tell you — reviewing it is free.
Prints that look exactly
like the image you made.
By appointment only - Waukesha, WI
Canon PRO-200S · Epson ET-8550 · Professional photo media · 1–3 day turnaround