Printing a photo of people...

[jason-23]

I just got a quote request for a shirt order of 30 black tees and the image they want is a group of high school cheer leaders in full color. I have never printed any thing this complex much less photorealistic. Is it even worth it to try for such a small amount? Should I try to talk her into something else image wise or maybe out source it to a dtg guy?

[mk162]

go dtg, it's not worth sepping and trying to match skin tones for 30 people

[jason-23]

Is there anyone on here that does contract dtg?

[mk162]

i do it on lights only.  I use a guy close by that does darks, on his price list you would be looking at $9.50(a).  That is if it's not 100% full coverage on the print, then you might be looking at an upcharge for excessive ink.

[JBLUE]

What he said. Not worth setup for 30 pcs. DTG is the way to go.

[Frog]

And make sure that you have permission to reproduce the photo.
If done by a service, many hard copy prints used to specifically say "Do Not Duplicate"

I also did find, however, that when asked, many studios gave permission if they themselves did not offer a shirt option.

[jason-23]

It fur a high school cheer team Andy. I will ask if I take the job.

[Sbrem]

A.I.R. Conway in Philly. Order your goods from Bodek or Alpha, they pick them up for you so you only have shipping back to you. Nice folks.

Steve

[balloonguy]

You can always look at printed vinyl transfers. They look great but feel terrible.
Matt

[jason-23]

Yeah but like you said they feel like poo. I already contacted the said dtg company and I'm waiting for a call back.

[royster13]

www.fmexpressions.com does full colour transfers.....

[mooseman]

Check out transfer express a division of stahls they have several full color transfer options here is one
http://www.transferexpress.com/easy-prints-extreme?icn=topnavhat&ici=epextreme
mooseman

[tpitman]

Jason,

You could call Goosebumps in Longwood. They have or had a T-Jet that'll do darks. They're predominantly an embroidery shop.
Corner of Grant St. and 434 just behind the Circle K on the corner.

[GraphicDisorder]

Post the picture, depending it may not be as bad as you think. 

[jason-23]

Post the picture, depending it may not be as bad as you think.

Its bad! Please note I had nothing to do with the rendering,layout or anything with this design at all....you have been warned!