Pricing
PhotoSynthesis is Ames' only locally-owned and locally-managed full-service photo finishing lab. At PhotoSynthesis in Ames, we are a group of artists, photographers, and designers committed to producing the best images possible for you from the files and film you provide.
When you print your digital photos at PhotoSynthesis in Ames, you can pick them up in-store or have them shipped to your door via US mail. Your order will be printed on our professional photo printer using traditional silver halide processing. This ensures you the longest-lasting prints. The paper we print on is a Fugi premium pro paper that will last for centuries. And the color is designed to stay true for 75 years. True archival quality! Plus, our trained photo experts check each file for density and color. We don't take shortcuts. This ensures you the best printing possible! You can trust your memories to PhotoSynthesis.
Come in & use our photo kiosks to place your order! Use the kiosks to crop, change colors, order regular size prints or enlargements, or add text. We can also burn your images to CD. Simply bring in your media (CD, jump drive, camera card, etc) and we can show you how easy it is to use our in-store kiosks to order high-quality printing, photo announcements, & more!
We offer a complete line of exclusive photo announcements for all occasions. Birth announcements, adoption announcements, moving, birthday, graduation, holiday...you get the idea! Come in and see the designs we created with you in mind. Come in to the store to see your photo announcement options! Having a themed party? We can create a design for you!
Looking for something you can do yourself? Check out our designer cards online! With prices as low as 65 cents each including envelopes, and completely customizeable designs, you can't go wrong!
Pricing - Click for the PDF pricing sheet
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PRINTS FROM DIGITAL MEDIA
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Size
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1-99
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100-299
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300+
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3.5x5 or 4x6
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$0.29 ea.
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$0.26 ea.
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$0.22 ea.
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2.5x3.5 – Wallet
Die-cut w/ rounded edges
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$0.39 ea.
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$0.36 ea.
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$0.32 ea.
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1-9
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10-20
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21+
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5x7
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$1.69 ea.
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$1.59 ea.
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$1.49 ea.
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8x10/8x12
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$4.99 ea.
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$4.75 ea.
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$4.50 ea.
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11x14
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$10.99 ea.
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$10.50 ea.
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$9.50 ea.
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12x18
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$14.99 ea.
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$13.50 ea.
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$12.50 ea.
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These prints are produced on our professional Noritsu silver halide digital printer. Each file is checked for color and density and we use a premium archival photo paper. Add a white border for no charge.
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PRINTS FROM PRINTS & SCANNING SERVICES TO CD
$5 minimum order - orders include 1st CD $3 for add'l identical CDs
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Develop 35mm/APS & Scan to CD
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$6.99/1st roll $5.99/add’l rolls
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Develop B&W/E-6/120mm & Scan to CD
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$12/1st roll $8/add’l rolls
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300 DPI (reg. res.)
1-49/50-99/100+
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600 DPI (high res.)
1-49/50-99/100+
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from 35mm negative or slide
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$1.00/$0.75/$0.50
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$2.00/$1.50/$1.00
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from APS neg.
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$1.50/$1.25/$1.00
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$3.00/$2.50/$2.00
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from 120 neg. or trans.
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$2.25/$2.00/$1.75
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$4.50/$3.75/$3.00
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from odd size neg. or trans. (2-3 scans)
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$3.50/$3.25/$3.00
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$7.00/$6.00/$5.00
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from prints 8x10 or smaller
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$1.00/$0.75/$0.50
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$2.00/$1.50/$1.00
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from print larger than 8x10 (2-3 scans)
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$3.50/$3.25/$3.00
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$7.00/$6.00/$5.00
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From print or negative requiring more than 3 scans
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Quote needed
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Quote needed
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Pricing Includes first burned CD of image/s - additional identical CDs $3 each
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PASSPORT & ID PHOTOS
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$12.99 US Passport photos – set of 2 photos
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$17.99 International passport photos – set of 2 photos
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Additional sets of 2 (for US passports or for International passports) are $6.00
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MOUNTING
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Size:
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3/16” Foam
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8x10
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$5.99
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8x12
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$6.99
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11x14
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$7.99
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12x18
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$9.99
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16x20
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$11.99
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20x30
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$16.99
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24x36
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$22.99
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24x48
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$29.99
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PHOTOS FOR LOCKETS
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$12.99 (2nd side add $5) – Installed add $10 for square/rectangle; $15 for heart- or circle-shaped pendants
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DIGITAL FILE RECOVERY
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$20 setup fee per card. Recovered files are burned to CD for $5/each (2nd+ CD $3/each) or DVD for $10/each (2nd+ DVD $7/each)
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ENVELOPES
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$0.30 each for premium white, straw, red, or green envelopes - $0.15 each for standard 4x8 or 4x6 envelopes
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SHIPPING
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Prints shipped by 1st Class Mail for the amount of postage if package is under 1 pound (1st class ranges from $0.44 - $3.21). For orders over 1 pound, shipping is by USPS Priority Mail. $5 for packages 2 pounds or less. $7 for packages heavier than 2 pounds.
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RESTORATIONS & ENHANCEMENTS
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Priced by quote. Enhancements start at $5 and Restorations start at $10.
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PHOTO ANNOUNCEMENTS
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PhotoSynthesis’ exclusive line of photo announcements can be purchased in-store. Minimum order is 25 cards*. Provide your favorite photo/s and we will professionally enhance your photo for no charge and create your card from the design you choose. We have designs for every occasion, and if you don’t see something you like, we will create a new design!
Photo Announcements are printed on two kinds of paper: Premium Photo Paper and Coverstock. Prices for each are below.
Premium Photo Paper
4.5” x 6” priced from $1.19 to $1.69 each depending on quantity
5” x 7” priced from $1.49 to $1.99 each depending on quantity
Coverstock
Flat – 2-sided card - 100# Paper, 5x7, Glossy or Matte Front, Glossy or Matte Back.
Price: Add $1 to Photo Paper pricing above
Folded Card w/ Inside Printing – 100# Paper, Glossy on Front/Back, Glossy/Matte on Inside (Matte if you will want to write on the inside)
Price: Add $2 to Photo Paper pricing above
*If you need less than 25, you might consider using our in-store kiosks that house photo announcement designs that can be ordered at a low cost with no minimum order.
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*Prices subject to change. See website or store for current pricing.
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DIGITAL HELP GUIDE
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Follow the guidelines below for optimum quality digital prints
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PIXEL SIZE
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SUGGESTED PRINT SIZE
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640 x 480
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2.5 x 3.5 (wallet)
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1024 x 786
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4 x 6
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1600 x 1200
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5 x 7
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1856 x 2816
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8 x 12
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2272 x 1704
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11 x 14
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3200 x 2400
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12 x 18
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