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What's the best approach to printing/presenting digital photos at large sizes for a gallery show?

I live in NYC and I have a series of digital images at 300dpi and I would like to get high quality professional prints to present in a gallery show, but I have no experience with photo printing. Any ideas for printing services or presentation recommendations?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: dpi means absolutely nothing about photo quality or fitness to print at large sizes. I can set a 30x40 pixel photo to 300 dpi...

For gallery prints you will need at least 3000 x 2400 pixels, and more is definitely better. And you will need to have them professionally printed. Be sure to talk to the gallery first, many won't accept prints unless they were in on the printing process.

If you already have a gallery working with you they likely have a print service company they prefer. And they will dictate the matting and framing they require.

If you don't have a gallery yet, call a few and ask which print companies they use. They will be glad to recommend the ones they think are best.