FAQ

How to order?
Pricing  
Can I buy the hard copy and make my own prints?
Shipping Charges or Pick up
Can you convert my color photo to Black & White?  
Free Touch Ups
  
Can I use professional images for my cards?
Do your cards require extra postage?
  
Can I  re-order?
  
Printing Facts

Do you have samples I can receive by mail? 
  
Will my photo card be used on you site as an example of your work?

Meet Digi Smiles designer
  
You can learn how to digitally design!

 

"How to order?"

Step 1: You can contact me by phone or by email. christine@digismiles.com  (281) 881- 0630

Step 2: Email me the following information:

·  Photos (size of the email can not exceed 9MB send a few e-mails if you need to.) I suggest using 2 -5 photos on a 5x7 card.

·  Card Style and print size (4x6, 4x8, 5x7) - (Photo Card or folded greeting card)

·  Specific text that you would like on the card. (Greetings, invitation info, dates, names etc..) 

·  Any design requests. If no requests then I will use my own creative design.

·  Printing - Glossy or Matte?  Quantity you would like printed?

·  Your name, phone number, and shipping address.  

Step 3: Once I receive your e-mail, I will send a confirmation e-mail that I have received all of the needed information. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail, please call me at (916) 204-3701.

Step 4: I will create your special card and then send you a link to view your card online. This is when I need you to take a good look at the card to make sure it is just the way you like it, or work with me to make any necessary changes.  

Step 5: Arrange for payment in full. I take cash, money order, or credit card through PayPal.

Step 6: Once the card is to your satisfaction, I can send you a digital copy for you to make your own prints, or I can send you the printed copies. Printed copies will take 24-48 hours till shipping. Shipping is an additional charge. (see Shipping Charges) You are also welcome to pick up your printed copies directly from me. 

 

Pricing

Please click hear for a full price list by product choice

"Can I buy the hard copy and make my own prints?"

Yes, you have the option to buy the digital copy of the card and have them printed for yourself at home, on your computer, or at your photo center of choice. The cost is only $50.00

Shipping Charges

Usually under $10.00 for Priority mail in the US

 

"Can you convert my color photo to Black & White?"
Absolutely.... In fact, if you wish to convert your color photo to Black and White or Sepia tone, I  prefer to do it for you.  There is no charge for this service.

 

"Can I have free Touch ups?"
Yes, minor touch ups like removing a child's scratch on a face, or removing a mole, or whitening teeth and removing red eyes are all included. 

 

"Can I use professional images for my cards?"
I can accept professional images for creating your order. However, we MUST receive written permission from the photographer on their own letterhead or stationery. The photographer can also fax us this information directly at (530) 626-3221. Please inform the photographer that an emailed copyright release will not be sufficient.

 

"Do your cards require extra postage?"
No, our cards both 4x6 and 5x7 cards require regular first class postage.

 

"Can I Re-order?"
Yes, I will keep a digital copy on file for up to 1 year.

 

Printing Facts
4x6 and 5x7 prints are on real photographic paper in either glossy or lustre finish.
 

 

"Do you have samples I can receive by mail?"
Yes, please e-mail me or call and request to be sent a copy of the cards you like.

 

Will my photo card be used on you site as an example of your work?
Yes, I do post many of my designs on this web site for people to view as examples of past jobs.
I will change all names to fictional names and delete or change personal information like phone numbers and addresses. If for any reason you are not comfortable with your photos being displayed as examples of my work just let me know and we will not post them or delete the viewing at any time.  
About Christine Tonkin Digi Smiles designer
 Thank you for visiting my Digi Smiles web site.

I am married to my first love Jeff Tonkin and we have been blessed with two wonderful children. Jeff and I are addicted to taking digital photos of our children and I am addicted to creating memories with the many pictures. 

I love creating new digital photo items on the computer and have been doing so since 2004. My first love is designing my family digital scrapbook. Capturing the memories in a hardbound book has been priceless. If you would like any information on having a hardbound scrapbook, please e-mail me for for information and pricing. christine@digismiles.com

You will always work one-on-one with me to create the perfect announcement. I treat each and every client with the same level of service I would expect myself.

No request is too large. I strive to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase. I love being a part of such a special time if your life.

I love sharing in the joy of a new birth, an engagement, marriage, birthday party etc.. I can honestly commit myself to only creating a product that I myself would be proud to share with family and friends.

 

You can learn how to digitally design!
Many have asked if I can start offering personal training/tutoring on how to make creations with your favorite photos. I now offer training or tutoring sessions.

(minimum 2 hours at a time for $25.00 per hour)

In two – four hours depending on your pace your session will provide you with the skills to start creating on your own. You will learn what each tool can do, how to use layers, selection tool, backgrounds, paper styles, maneuver text, shadows, textures and the skill to make professional looking montages or colleges. You will learn the many basics to start creating a scrapbook page, invitation, Christmas card, and framed art. 

I will have you make a layout with my guidance and then you can print and upload a copy to e-mail or a web site to share your new skills with family and friends.  

Hiring me as your personal tutor in PSP and digital creations will be well worth your time and money!  It will help you save time on the many mistakes many make when they start out on there own. Why learn the hard way.  After, I had fiddled around with psp for two months I broke down and took two online classes that were good but would have loved to have one on one help and guidance.

I would love to help you fully understand how to design pages with Corel PSP.

Child & Family Photography for Houston Texas
You can contact me by phone or by email. christine@digismiles.com  (281) 881- 0630
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