Print at home or use Photobox or simular??

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I have been using just a canon IP4000 for quite a while now. Its coming to a time that I need to either buy a better A3 printer or use a professional printing company.

My question is those that use Photobox or simular how good are they? Have you had issues with colour matching or anything and does it work out cost effective.

For those that print at home, what kit are you using and is this cost effective for you and how?

Im not earning enough from photography to buy the latest and greatest printing kit for home and if im honest I would rather spend it on kit to enable me to take pics than to print.

But with doing more weddings and recieving orders I want to offer quality prints and the Ip4000 isnt up to the job full time.

 

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Well its funny how things have gone. I have been asked to do 3 weddings since I took some pics of my sisters wedding last month. I created a web site in hope to become a freelance photographer at some point in the future my enjoyment was the main reason (looking for moving away from the day job!). My portfolio on the site is basic at best but I have been lucky so far, plus have a good contact at a Bridal shop. With things moving so fast I don't have the money to buy more pro kit such as a high priced printer. Plus things might slow down after these three weddings.

I looked at the stylebook and thought this was impressive too.