Locations

• You can have photos printed by taking your memory card or USB drive with your photos stored on it to your local drug store, Kinkos, Target, Walmart, or other similar store. These stores usually have photo printing machines, in which you can insert your memory stick or USB drive and select which photos you would like printed. Alternately, you can send your photos to the store for printing from your computer. To do so, register online with the website of the store you wish to have print your photos. You can also order prints of your photos from websites like Picasa or Flickr, which will have your photos sent to a store near you for printing. These services will even ship the photos directly to your house.
  
  

Cost

• Photo printing services are generally cheap if you select standard size photos for printing. As of April 2011, prices are generally under 20 cents per photo and may be lower if you print a large selection of photos. You will, however, pay more for special products or larger print sizes of your photos. In order to receive the best price for printing services, check all stores in your area for the cheapest rate per photo or special photo project.
  
  

Photo Editing

• One significant benefit of using a photo printing service is that you can edit your photos to your liking prior to printing. Make your photos black and white, sepia toned or add another special effect. You can also crop images prior to printing for the best photo option. Additionally, you can use a photo-editing program to boost color, reduce blur, or airbrush flaws in your photo. As such, take advantage of digital photography by creating unique and enhanced photos prior to printing. The printing service you choose to print your photos may also offer photo-editing services on their website or in store, so you don't have to have the software on your computer to be able to edit your photos before sending them to be printed.
  
  

Special Photos

• Photo printing services can also create special projects using your photos. Such projects include photo books, calendars, or holiday cards, for example. Photo printing services can also impose photos onto items like tee shirts, mugs and plates for added fun. You can also have special projects created for parties or other special occasions with photo posters and banners. Use these services as an opportunity to give unexpected and unique photo gifts to loved ones, friends or associates.