Ordering Prints & Enlargments Online is as easy as........


Upload:
Your images must first be downloaded from your camera to your computer. Refer to the documentation that came with your camera to do this. Once you have your photos on your computer you can now decide what you would like done with them. For more information on what we offer at Photocontinental, Please select from the menu on the left.
Ready to begin?
Launch our Online Imaging Centre by clicking here. From here you can select whether you want Prints, Enlargements or make a Photobook or even get creative and edit your photos and turn them into art. First, you need to upload them.

All you need to do is click the Add Photos button. First time visitors will be prompted to install Microsoft Silverlight. (Don't worry, this will not harm or install anything else on your computer.) Silverlight is also available for Apple Mac so all you Mac users out there will not be left out. Click the Get Silverlight button and you will be taken to the Microsoft website to install. Follow Microsoft's prompts to complete the installation. Once installed you will need to close your browser and reopen it. For more info on Silverlight Click here. You may also be asked to upgrade your browser. The minimum browser requirements are Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3 and Safari 1.9. If your browser is below the minimum requirement, run your Windows updates or Apple software updates.

For more details on installing Microsoft Silverlight, Click Here.
To Launch Photocontinental's Online Imaging Centre, Click Here.

Now click the Add Photos button and you will now have another Add photos button to click. When you click this button, it will open up a file browser. You can now locate & select all the photos you want. TIP! When selecting your photo files, hold down the Control key on your keyboard while you click on your files to enable you to select multiple files. Once you have selected all your files, click open on your file browser window.

You will now be able to see a list of all your files you selected previously. Simply click the Upload button and you will be prompted to wait while your photos are uploaded. The progress of the upload will also be displayed. (Now is a great time to make a cup of tea or coffee.) Once the upload is compete, your photos will be displayed ready for the next stage.

Edit & Create:
Now this is where the fun begins. Whether you just want to order Prints & enlargements, make a Photobook or turn your photos in to works of art, here is where you create...

If you just want to order a Print or Enlargement, you will see a list of print and enlargement sizes on the right hand side. Notice how each size is colour coded? Simply select a photo and it will highlight. Watch out when you roll your mouse over your photos to select as a view button appears. If this is clicked you will end up in the viewing and editing section. (We will talk about this later.) Just click above the view button to select a photo. TIP! There is a Select All button if you want to add the same size and quantity to all of your photos at once. Once you have selected your photos, choose a print size on the right and click the + to add. There are also a couple of Quick Order buttons which will add one of that print size to all photos. There is also a drop down box at the bottom of the print sizes which allows you to select smaller print sizes. Again just select your image, select the print size and click the + to add 1 print. TIP! To remove a print quantity just click the - button on the print size. Don't forget to select the Glossy or Matt option as this defaults to Gloss. If you just want to order prints and have made all your selections, just click the Check Out button and move on to the Order section.

To turn you photos into Photobooks, Canvases or even a big collage, click the Create button after you have uploaded your photos. For Photobooks and Collages, you will need plenty of photos. Tip! You can upload more photos at any time. Just click the Upload button. Once you have clicked the create button you will see a category selection on the left. For this example we will explain the Photobooks. Select the Photobook size and you will be displayed with the photobook builder. There are many things to consider when making your photo book. For further information on making Photobooks, Click Here. Above your first page you will see 4 icons. The first one will auto fill your Photobook in no particular order. You can edit each page after auto fill has completed if you like but you can also build each page as you go along. The second icon alows you to change to another size Photobook. The third icon will list all the different layouts available for each page. The fourth icon allows you to select a different style of background for each page. These can all be changed as you step your way through each page. Once you have selected your page layout and background, simply drag a photo of your choice onto the layout. Once the screen has updated you can see some fine adjustment buttons to move the photo around. You may also notice a text box. When rolled over you will see an edit icon appear. This allows you to add some text to your page with a choice of size, colour and font style. Once you have finished a page, select the next page by clicking the arrow or selecting the page number from the drop down box. Repeat the process until complete. To double check all your pages, click the Review button. You can select a page and edit again if you wish but if you you are finished, click the Checkout button.

Editing your photos will unleash a new dimension to your image with touch up tools, enhancing and loads of special effects. To get started roll you mouse over an image and click the View button. Once your image has loaded, click the Edit button. The editing suite will then be loaded. You will now see some basic editing buttons. These are some handy basic tools that can improve your photos but beware not to over do it. Over sharpening your photos can result in an undesirable effect. There is also a Create button which launches all the filters and special effects you can use on your photos. Some of these features are only available if you subscribe to Picnik Premium but there is plenty of of free effects at your finger tips. You can spend hours experimenting with your photos here and can be heaps of fun for the kids. Don't forget to save changes when you have finished. You can then select Order Prints and order a print of your artwork.

Order:
Once you have clicked the Checkout button, you can have a chance to preview your order. You can still edit the quantity at this point but most importantly you need to check the cropping. One thing you should be aware of is the aspect ratio of your image. Due to digital cameras taking images with different aspect ratio images than standard print sizes, some cropping may occur. It is important to check that this aspect cropping will not cut heads off in group photos or exclude something you may want in the frame. Once you are happy, click the checkout button. At this point you can now add any special instructions you may have. Now click the Next button. You can now decide if you want to collect or have your order delivered. If you select to have your order shipped, complete your address details and click Next. Then complete the billing details and click Next. You will now have to confirm your order and now click Submit and your done.

Your order will be sent to us pretty much straight away. Once we have received your order we will contact you to confirm your order and to collect payment details as payment is not taken online. Once your payment has been approved we will fulfill your order and either send it out to you or put it aside for your collection. Please note that your order will not be fulfilled until your payment has been approved. Please also take necessary steps to make backup copies of your photos.

Digital files are extremely delicate. Photocontinental accepts no responsibility for any loss of data.