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Experience Unmatched Quality with Mid-South Color Labs

For professional photographers who demand excellence, Mid-South Color Labs delivers unmatched quality, service, and dedication. Since 1957, we have helped professionals produce stunning images with precision and care. From hand-stripped canvas to large printing, our team ensures every piece meets the highest standards.

Clients consistently praise our commitment to superior craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Just ask Tim Kelly, a longtime client:

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Elevate Your Art: Why Elite Portrait Artists Choose the Right Color Lab  for Archival-Quality Prints

Elite portrait artists rely on exceptional quality to maintain their reputations. Selecting the right color lab ensures every detail meets the highest standards. Precision, consistency, and longevity are essential when producing archival-quality prints for fine art photography that clients can cherish for generations.

A professional color lab preserves the integrity of an artist’s work. Otherwise, poor-quality prints can fade, discolor, or lack depth, damaging an artist’s brand. By partnering with a trusted lab, elite portrait artists guarantee their images reflect their artistic vision.

Looking for a lab that ensures your archival-quality prints meet the highest standards? Mid-South Color Lab delivers superior craftsmanship. Plus, our services cater to professionals who demand perfection in every print.

Top-Tier Services Offered by Mid-South Color Lab:

  • Giclée Fine Art Printing – Produces museum-quality prints as well as precise color accuracy on premium archival paper.
  • Painter Portrait – Our in-house artists meticulously apply digital brushstrokes to every pixel, adding depth, texture, and character. Contoured brushstrokes and oil accents enhance visual storytelling, transforming portraits into stunning works of art.
  • Stripped Canvas – This exclusive Mid-South Technique mounts photographic prints to canvas, creating a beautifully even and pronounced texture. Unlike most labs, we finish prints with real lacquer, adding a refined sheen and superior protection.
  • Brilliance Prints on Metal—We use a 7-mil polyester-based true photographic material mounted to an aluminum substrate, which provides exceptional gallery-quality color and vibrancy.
  • Large Prints – Perfect for making a bold statement, our high-quality large wall portraits bring artistry to any space. We print up to an impressive 60×120” for maximum visual impact.

Trusted Since 1957

Ultimately, by choosing a lab like Mid-South Color Lab, portrait artists invest in quality, longevity, and a flawless presentation of their work. Our expert team guarantees color consistency, preserving the integrity of your images. Experience our trusted service by requesting a free color test to see why elite professionals rely on us.

Kick-off the New Year With Special Savings at Mid-South Color Labs

Mid-South Color Labs is excited to kick off the new year by offering special savings to thank our loyal customers and welcome new ones. Starting January 1, enjoy 25% off all orders (only frames and Luma Vues are excluded) for a limited time! This special includes all prints, finishing, and artwork involved and is intended for studio displays of 16X20 or larger.

This exclusive New Year’s offer is the perfect opportunity to print portraits you’ve meant to display or obtain added savings on client purchases. Regardless of how you use the savings, we’re here to help you start the year off right.

We’re proud to continue our tradition of exceptional craftsmanship and trusted service at Mid-South Color Labs. Since 1957, we’ve been helping clients preserve memories with precision, quality, and care. As we enter 2025, our commitment to delivering outstanding results remains stronger than ever.

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A Revolutionary Way to Elevate Your Photography Business

Skilled photographers excel at capturing intricate details, using lighting, composition, and timing to highlight the true essence of their clients. With your creative expertise, you can transform ordinary moments into breathtaking portraits that tell compelling stories and leave a lasting impact. But how can you elevate these images and enhance your brand? Show your clients how to turn their cherished photos into timeless works of art. You create an emotional connection by helping them select the perfect piece, giving them a stunning statement piece to proudly display in their home. Here are some tips to effectively sell large wall portraits and revolutionize your photography business:

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The Crucial Role of Color in Professional Photography

As a professional lab, we understand the crucial role of color in professional photography. As well as how important accurate and consistent color is to you and your clients. Providing the best color enhances your work and ensures you deliver the finest prints possible. Within the last 30 days, we have received several unsolicited testimonials from our clients. Here’s what they had to say:

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Save Time and Money by Ordering Frames with Your Prints

Ordering frames with your prints can save you time, extra shipping costs, and the hassle of making additional trips to the frame shop. When you choose this convenient option, your frame will come ready to hang with a heavy black paper dust cover (except for canvas stretcher-framed prints), and all necessary hanging hardware will be included in the cost. You can receive your order ready to deliver, or we can drop-ship it directly to your client.

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