Now this looks fun, and an excuse to buy a not-that-expensive photo printer: The Shoebox Project — laROQUE Why do it myself instead of using a printing service? That paper, for one. I’ve never found a single shop that offers paper I like for small prints. But also because, as I said ... twelvety.micro.blog

@twelvety That is really tempting! Also, I’ve loved his photo blog for a while, ever since picking up my X100S, but hadn’t stopped by in a long time. Glad to find my way back via coincidence.

@alans Same here! I used to keep up with his work more regularly, so it’s nice to see it again. And yeah, I don’t need that printer, but I’m sure I could rationalize it for some reason. ;)

@alexjj I know, right? And did you see his update in the meantime? More good tips, and it makes it all the more tempting! :) www.laroquephoto.com/blog/2021…

@alexjj The notion of them turning off the free prints someday is what makes me want to get this gadget now and make the most of it! :)

@alexjj Yayyy! Please do share your results with us!

@alexjj Two things: 1. I’m curious to know how your HP Tango working out? 2. I’m really enjoying your wiki!

@twelvety is working out

@alexjj Good to hear about the printer! I think I’m getting through enough boring home projects soon that I can justify buying one as a treat.

Yep, that’s what happens with wikis. You drop things in it thinking no one is reading it and then boom you find out people actually visit! Also, wikis tend to change how you think about blogging (at least for me), and before you know it they take over!

@alexjj That’s a good tip! I’m going to try that once I order this thing. Thanks!

@alexjj The HP Tango arrived yesterday. I’ll post some pictures of the prints later, but holy cow, what fun! I don’t know why I waited so long to get it. I’m still getting the hang of the tweaks necessary in the HP Smart app to make color photos look a little warmer and less blue/magenta, but it’s so cheap to experiment that it’s not a burden. I think @jack needs one of these. 😬

@twelvety Ooh, definitely curious how you like it!

@twelvety @alexjj I love hearing about people making prints! I do have a little Canon something-or-other, but I’ve fallen for making 8.5 x 11” prints on nice paper instead copingmechanism.com/2021/maki…

@alexjj @twelvety I’ll find out on Thursday since I just ordered one thanks to you knuckleheads.

@alexjj @jack @twelvety Y’all know there’s a referral program, right? 🤑 instantink.hpconnected.com/us/en/l/v…

@tullyhansen Yes! I used the one from Patrick Laroque’s original blog post when I signed up, and it still worked!

@jack Hahahahahaha, at last! I let out a nerdy belly-laugh when I saw that you had buckled under the pressure from @alexjj and me. We have out-Jack-Baty’d Jack Baty!