D&R Photo, is a local boutique photo lab offering both digital and film processing - one of the last small labs in Vancouver to do so. With a long history of working with local professional photographers, D&R has developed a reputation of delivering the highest quality prints paired with unbeatable customer service. Click on the links below to learn more.
New to D&R?
Click on the sign-up button to receive an information package with more details and unique printing offers for first-time professional customers. If you are interested in seeing some examples of work currently printing at D&R, click on the “Pros @ D&R” link. Existing pro customers are also welcome to sign-up to be informed of upcoming promotions or service changes as they happen.
We are able to print a maximum 24-inch width print on photographic paper (length can vary according to your specific needs). We are also able to print up to 20-inch width on canvas medium. *Please note: we do not treat or stretch canvases. Please allow longer turnaround time for enlargements to allow for printing and drying time.
FTP Uploading & Overnight Drop-Off
We understand that you are busy and that time is money. So we offer a couple different options for getting your files to us for printing:
1. Drop them off on a CD, DVD, USB flash-drive or memory card.
2. Use our FTP system to upload your files directly to our server from your home. *Note requires an FTP client and a set-up on our system (no charge). We phone or email you to let you know when your prints are ready for pick up.
3. Drop your media through our mail-slot overnight and pick up when they’re done.
New to D&R is photographic business card printing. Stand out with a high-resolution card printed on high-quality photographic paper on our Noritsu. In order to make printing easier and keep your costs to a minimum, please follow these guidelines when preparing a file for print:
1. Overall card size is 2 x 3.5 inches at 300ppi
2. If you use page-layout software, make sure all text and graphics are 1/8 inch away from the edge of the card to ensure nothing is cut-off.
3. Files should be saved as JPG, TIFF or PSD for printing and should be in RGB color space (Note: CMYK images will be converted to RGB before printing, color may not be accurate to desired colors. Please convert images before submission to ensure color accuracy.)
4. If you send a PSD file, please convert text to outlines or include the font file(s) with your card file
5. Examples of information to include on your card:
Basic card designs (a standard black or white background template with 1 file inserted (your logo or wordmark) start at $35.00 for the layout plus printing and/or cutting charges. It would look similar to the sample layout above, with flexibility as to where your graphic appears and what information is on the card.
Custom designed cards are also available, please call/email for a quote.
