Special Occasion Photo Printing in Garden City: Cards, Prints and Canvas
Christmas cards, party enlargements, canvas gifts and reprints of old photos: what to print for each occasion, sizes and prices, and how to order from our Garden City lab.
Short answer: Neptune Photo's lab in Garden City prints for every kind of occasion. You can design Christmas photo cards online, order photo prints from 4×6 up to 24×36, and turn a favorite photo into a canvas, a gallery-wrapped canvas or a fine art print. Upload your photos, mail them in, drop them off at the shop, or bring an old print, negative or slide for us to scan and reprint.
What can you print for a special occasion?
| Occasion | Popular choices | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas and the holidays | Photo cards (flat or folded), framed prints and canvases as gifts | Christmas photo cards guide |
| Birthdays and anniversaries | An enlargement or canvas of a favorite photo, reprints of old family photos | Photo prints |
| Graduations and parties | Large prints up to 24×36 for display, sets of 4×6 prints to hand out | Photo prints |
| Weddings and showers | Gallery-wrapped canvas, fine art prints, developing the disposable cameras from the tables | Disposable camera developing |
| Memorials and celebrations of life | Large display prints, reprints made from an original photo | Photo prints |
Which print makes the best gift?
| What it is | Sizes | Example price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy or matte print | Photo paper, the classic print | 4×6 to 24×36 | 4×6 $0.39, 8×10 $9.95 |
| Canvas | Your photo printed on artist canvas | 5×7 to 24×36 | 8×10 $29.95 |
| Canvas wrap | Canvas stretched over a wooden frame, ready to hang without glass | 5×7 to 24×36 | 16×20 $99.95 |
| Fine art print | Heavy, textured fine art paper | 4×6 to 24×36 | Priced in sets; see the print order page |
A canvas wrap is the easiest gift to give because it's ready for the wall the moment it's unwrapped. A glossy or matte print is the better choice if the person likes to pick their own frame. Not sure which paper finish to choose? See glossy vs. matte photo prints.
How big can you print a phone photo?
Bigger than most people expect. A good print needs about 150 to 300 pixels for every inch of paper. A typical 12-megapixel phone photo is about 4,000 × 3,000 pixels, which is enough for a sharp 8×10 and a good-looking 16×20.
Our order page tells you if a photo is below 150 DPI at the size you pick, so you know before you pay. For small or older photos, the Upscale add-on enlarges the image before printing. For film, see what film scan resolution you need for the largest print each scan can make.
Can you reprint an old photo?
Yes. For anniversaries, birthdays and memorials, people often want a print of a photo that only exists on paper. Bring the print to the shop or mail it to us, and we scan it and reprint it at any size we offer. We also scan negatives and slides, which usually make sharper reprints than a copy of an old print.
Faded color? Add color correction, which adjusts the color and white balance of each photo before it prints. It improves color; it isn't a full restoration of tears or missing pieces.
How fast can you get prints for an event?
Standard prints can be picked up at the shop or shipped to you. If an event is close, choose the rush option on your order for same-day pickup. Christmas cards are printed to order and picked up at the shop.
How do you order?
- Online: upload your photos on our print order page, choose sizes and print types for each photo, and check out. Cropping is optional: adjust any photo you like, or keep our centered crop.
- By mail: choose "Mail your media / prints to us" on the order page and we can email you a prepaid label.
- In person: bring your photos, a memory card, a USB drive, prints or negatives to 731 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530. Store hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (closed Saturday). Questions? Call 516.741.4484.
- Christmas cards: design them online on our Christmas cards page and pick them up at the shop.
FAQ
Do you print Christmas cards?
Yes. Choose a design, add your photo and names online, and pick up your printed cards with envelopes at our Garden City shop. Our Christmas photo cards guide covers sizes, paper and prices.
What is the largest print you make?
Prints go up to 24×36 on photo paper, canvas, canvas wrap and fine art paper.
Can you print from a negative or slide?
Yes. We scan the negative or slide and print from the scan at the size you choose.
Can I get prints the same day?
Yes. Choose the rush option on your order for same-day pickup.
Do you ship prints?
Yes. Prints can be shipped to you or picked up at the shop. Christmas cards are pickup only.
Planning something? Start a print order, design your Christmas cards, or stop by the shop at 731 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530.
Written and reviewed by the Neptune Photo team — the staff behind the counter and in the film lab at our Garden City, NY shop since 1963. Read our editorial policy
