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@tcacciato:7 dollars is actually pretty cheap for a 4x6 that is supplied by a photographer.  However, I don't even offer them to customers, I start with 5x7 or 8x10 size.  4x6 are really only good for a proof album, and they are too small to really appreciate the quality of a professional print.  You can get prints made at many places online you just upload the files.

A for larger prints, the photographer charges what they do because the photographer is using professional labs with professional inks and papers.  The quality is unmatched from consumer labs and starts to stand out around the 8x10 size.  If you ever tried to print a 16x24 or larger print yourself and compared it to what your photographer offered you would be blown away.

Also, the photographer is prepping the image for printing, adding appropriate output sharpening, and cropping the image to the correct aspect ratio for the size print you want.  The photographers monitors are most likely calibrated to the lab they use printer profiles so you will get the most acurrate color, skin,etc, reproductions.  So basically, it costs more, but expect to receive perfection.  But if you want to try and get some made yourself (and I would recommend doing it yourself for 4x6's as long as you have a print release), just go online and order from a consumer lab.

@tcacciato:  What do you mean by picture size?  The large size of the files the photographer gave you? 

@tcacciato: I've used mpix before and have been happy with the quality. They print up to a 24x36 enlargement, so presumably can deal with larger file size. Right now they have a 50% 8 x10 prints.

Try mpix.com

@kjgirl05:  That is the size of a point and shoot sensor.  A professional photographer using professional equipment will be giving you images in a 2:3 aspect ratio, so a 4x6 will crop it perfect.