Damien Symonds

Don't keep me in suspense, @Jbasya!

You'd certainly do it after cropping/resizing for output, like any other watermark. The question of sharpening is a tricky one. You should try using the paws both with and without sharpening, and see which you prefer. Generally watermarks aren't sharpened, but that might not apply here.

So when you're processing the raw file, deliberately clip the paper.

It's so easy you'll fall off your chair! https://www.damiensymonds.net/2011/04/adding-scanned-signature-to-photo.html Just make sure the paper is perfectly white, and the paws are as black as you'd wish them to be.

I can't say for sure, but yes, it would be worth trying that setting.

I don't know why it is, but a lot of labs seem to struggle with printing genuinely neutral black-and-whites. So yeah, remove that one from the equation.

Yes, probably. Don't worry about what they say. I can't remember if I've already asked you. Are you sure your room light is ok? https://www.damiensymonds.net/2012/01/light-around-your-computer.html

Ignore the black-and-white photo. Sometimes they just don't match.

How did you go?

Yes I give extensive advice about it at the end of the 5 Elite instructions.

Concentrate mainly on the 5 Elite instructions. Yes. As mentioned above, follow the 5 Elite instructions as much as possible. I don't know why they'd say that, it's completely outrageous. YES I DO!

... which is a teensy bit ironic considering how you first edited the photo

@carolc, Brian is asleep in American, and I'm TRYING to help you until he wakes up. PLEASE provide the information we need in the link I gave you.

Please @carolc?

Please may we have the info?

MoodyMamaStyle.psd

Is this close?

Hi @carolc, can you please provide this information for Brian?

Are you there, @Jbasya?

@Jbasya of course I can't let you upgrade until your prints match your screen. Can you post the photo files that you've been comparing, and tell me which ones differ?

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!

I'm SO sorry, this is beyond my experience.

May I see?

You need it to look like this, is that correct?