Order Atlanta photos, newspaper pages

What photos are available for purchase in the photo albums?
We have selected hundreds of pictures from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's archive of 2.5 million images for our imagestore albums. Images in our albums include selected AJC staff photos and historic photos from our archives. We add new and historic images on a regular basis.

What pages are available for purchase in the page albums?
Front pages and Sports fronts from the past three months are available in our page albums. In addition, we have memorable pages featuring our coverage of professional, college and high school sporting events, auto racing and more. For historic pages, please visit our Historic Page Prints site.

What cartoons are available for purchase in the cartoon albums?
Cartoons from 2004 to the present by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Mike Luckovich, are available in our cartoon albums. Cartoons are separated into monthly albums, based on the date that the cartoon originally appeared in the AJC.

What sizes are available for photos, pages or cartoons?
Prints are available as 5"x7", 8"x10", 11"x14" photos on glossy or matte paper and as art prints up to 16"x20" printed on watercolor paper. The dimensions are for the paper on which a photo or page is printed, including a border. We now offer a limited selection of panorama photos in two sizes: 20 7/8"x6 3/4" and 30 1/4"x9 1/4 ".

Newspaper pages are available in 8 1/2" x11", 13"x19" page reprints on enhanced matte paper. Pages can also be printed on 5"x7", 8"x10" or 11"x14" matte or glossy photo paper.

Luckovich cartoons are available in 5" x 7", 8 1/2" x 11" or 10 1/4" x 14 1/4." Cartoons are printed on Epson Premium Luster paper.

Are dimensions of photos always exact?
No. Many news photos are not 100% proportional to the 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 sizes. A slight amount of white space may be visible around one or more of the edges of the printed photo. Art prints are cut so that the outer dimensions reflect the actual size of the images. This is why we say that art print dimensions are "up to" 16"x20".

Can I order a digital copy of a photo, page or cartoon?
No, all imagestore purchases are for prints only.

Where do I find the prices of photos, pages and cartoons?
Visit our pricing page for complete pricing information. Or, when you click on any image from an album, you will see the print sizes, frame options and prices available for that image.

Who prints the photos and pages I order from the imagestore?
Photo finishing is provided by our imagestore partners, Showcase Inc. Showcase is the premier photo finisher in the metro Atlanta area, with a strong customer base of professional photographers. Each print made by Showcase undergoes a rigorous quality control process to make sure that each print meets both Showcase and the AJC's high standards.

What types of paper do you use?
Photos are available on three types of paper:

5"x7" and 8"x10" matte and glossy prints are printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper
11"x14" glossy prints are printed on Epson Premium Glossy Paper.
11"x14" matte prints are printed on Epson Enhanced Matte Paper.
16"x20" fine art prints and panoramas are printed on Epson Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper.

Page reprints are available on three types of paper:

8.5"x11" and 13"x19" page reprints and 11"x14" matte prints are printed on Epson Enhanced Matte Paper.
5"x7" and 8"x10" matte and glossy prints are printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper.
11"x14" glossy prints are printed on Epson Premium Glossy Paper.

Cartoon reprints are available on one type of paper:

Epson Premium Luster Paper.

Can I order photos, pages or cartoons already framed?
Yes! Framed photos and page reprints ordered online are framed by the custom frame specialists at Sam Flax Art and Design Store. Framed prints come wired and ready to hang. Framed prints are protected by scratch-resistant clear plexiglass.

All pages and photos are double-matted with acid-free, virgin fiber inner and outer mats. Black and white photos and page reprints come with a white outer mat and black inner mat. Color photos come with white inner and outer mats. Sepia prints come with a brown inner mat and white outer mat.

We offer a variety of wood frames, each designed to set off your prints to perfection:

Standard frames for 8"x10", 11"x14" prints, 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" cartoons and 20" and 30" panoramas are 1" black wood, with an elegant, slightly-curved outer edge.
Standard frames for art prints up to 16"x20" and 13"x19" page reprints are 1 3/4" black wood, with a "step-down" inner edge.
Deluxe frames for black and white or color art prints, for added impact, are 2 3/4" bevelled black wood.
Platinum frames for sepia prints are 1 1/2" wide classically-proportioned wood frames.

Can I see samples of the frames?
Yes, visit our Frame Samples page (new page) for our complete frame selections.

You'll also find the links below under the price list/order template when you click on any image in a photo or page album. Each sample page shows you a framed image as a sample and a frame detail shot as well.
Standard frames
Deluxe frames for art prints
Platinum frames for sepia prints
Framed page reprints
Framed cartoon reprints
Panorama (color, black & white, sepia)

What are pages on plaques?
Page reprints that are ready to hang, mounted on gold-trimmed ebony plaques. You'll find the link below with the other framed page or photo sample pages available under the price list/order template, when you click on any image in a photo, page or cartoon album.
Plaques for Page Reprints

Will the watermark that I see on images in the photo and page albums appear on the prints that I purchase?
No, the finished prints do not come with "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution" watermark. It only appears online prevent the downloading of images.

What if I don't see the photo or page that I want?
We can check further for you in the AJC's page and photo archives.

Our imagestore photo albums do not include photographs of individuals. However, if you see your photo in the AJC or on ajc.com, you can place a special order.

Our imagestore page albums include front pages and sports fronts from the past three months. Other page albums, such as college football and others include older page images.

However, our full PDF archive of pages begins 9/08/2001. Many front pages are available beginning in 1998.

To see if we can fill your photo or page or cartoon reprint request from our archives, submit a "YourPix" special order request form online or call us at 404-526-7562.

How to I obtain reprints of even older newspaper pages?
If you know a specific date, our staff can provide black and white copies of old front pages from our 1868-1997 Journal and Constitution microfilm archives. 8 1/2" x 11" copies are $12. 11" x 17" copies are $15.

Black and white copies of old pages are also available from ProQuest. ProQuest uses heavy, acid-free, non-yellowing paper. 8" x 10": $34.95. 11" x 14": $39.95. 17" x 23": $54.95. To place an order, call ProQuest at 1-800-521-0600, ext. 2308. Delivery takes 2-3 weeks.

Can I order photo, pages and cartoons from imagestore albums or place special orders by telephone?
Yes. You may call us at 404-526-7562 or toll-free 1-888-511-9947. Business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. You may leave a voicemail during non-business hours.

Can I purchase imagestore prints at any retail outlets in Atlanta?
Both framed and unframed photos and pages can be purchased at two retail locations:

Sam Flax, 1460 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Telephone: 404-352-7200
Binders, 3330 Piedmont Rd., Suite 18, Atlanta, GA 30305. Telephone: 404-237-6331

What if I need help ordering online or have other questions?
Email us at photos@ajc.com or call 404-526-7562 or 1-888-511-9947. Business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. You may leave a voicemail during non-business hours.

How can I use the photos, cartoons or pages that I order from the imagestore?
Atlanta Journal-Constitution photographs, cartoons and newspaper page reprints are provided for your personal enjoyment or to give as a gift for the recipient's personal use. They may not be licensed, resold, modified, copied, distributed or used in any other way with out permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

For more details, see our Terms/Conditions.

How do I obtain photo reprint permission?
For permission to republish or reprint AJC staff photos, contact the AJC Photo Department. Requests must be made in writing. You may submit your request by fax to 404-526-5862 or by email to photopermissions@ajc.com.

How can I obtain permission to republish a Luckovich cartoon?
Mike's editorial cartoons are syndicated. Please send requests to reprint black & white copies of cartoons to Creators Syndicate at 310-337-7003.

Can I buy an original Luckovich cartoon?
Originals are sometimes available direct from the source - Mike Luckovich himself. If you are interested in purchasing the original cartoon drawing, e-mail Mike at lucktoons@ajc.com for availability and price.

Can I really buy a signed Luckovich cartoon reprint?
Signed reprints are only available as framed reprints. You should allow a minimum of four weeks for delivery.

Why are some cartoons color?
Mike draws his cartoons for daily publication in black and white. Mike has added color to our commemorative cartoons, which were originally published in black and white.

Why must I log in to make a purchase?
We ask you to register the first time you make a purchase from the imagestore so that we can capture the information necessary to fill your order. This also allows you to enter shipping and billing information once, instead of entering it each time you make future purchases.

What security measures do you take to protect my personal information?
We use the latest encryption technology to keep your personal information safe. All of your ordering information, including your name, address, and your credit card number, is encrypted using a secure server for maximum security. It cannot be read as it travels to our ordering system. As an additional security measure your credit card information is NOT stored on our server.

What if I don't remember my password?
In the near future, you will be able to enter your e-mail address and we will send your username and password by e-mail. In the meantime, please select a new username and password and re-enter your customer information on the registration screen.

What forms of payment do you accept?
All payments are by credit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

How will the charge appear on my credit card statement?
A charge by "Showcase Inc." will appear on your credit card statement.

How long does production typically take?
Printing of photos and page reprints typically takes two to three business days.
Production for plaque and framed orders typically takes two weeks.
Production of signed, framed Luckovich cartoons takes a minimum of four weeks.

How are prints shipped?
All "Regular Mail" orders are shipped via the United States Postal Service.
All "Overnight" orders are shipped via UPS. Because UPS will not deliver to a post office box, all "Overnight" orders must include a street address.

Unframed prints up to 11"x14" are shipped flat. Unframed prints larger than 11"x14" are rolled and shipped in mailing tubes. Framed prints and plaques are carefully packed with bubblewrap in sturdy cardboard boxes.

Why does the option "overnight" delivery take 2-3 days?
All products are sent out for delivery AFTER they are printed. The "Overnight" shipping option only refers to the method by which orders are shipped and does not include production time.

How soon will my prints arrive?
Unframed prints ship within two to three business days. Allow up to five additional business days for shipping.
Plaques ship within two weeks. Please allow up to five additional business days for shipping.
Framed prints ship within two weeks. Allow up to five additional business days for shipping.

Do you accept international orders?
Yes. We use UPS to ship internationally, and can ship to most countries they service.

Can I check on the status of my orders online?
We hope to implement this feature soon. In the meantime, call SHOWCASE at 1-800-886-1976 and ask for INTERNET PROCESSING.

What if I am unhappy with the prints for some reason?
RETURN POLICY
We are committed to customer satisfaction. If you are not fully satisfied with your purchase for any reason other than damage, you may return it within 30 days of receiving it to our Customer Service Department. We will refund you the original purchase price, excluding shipping and handling charges.

Requests for returns due to shipping damage must be made within three (3) days of receipt of your order. We pack prints carefully, but accidents during shipping can occur. Please inspect your order as soon as it arrives and let us know right away about any damage that occurred in shipment. Please also note that we cannot be responsible for prints damaged during framing or mounting you may do.

RETURN PROCEDURE
Call our Customer Service Department at 800-886-1976 and request INTERNET PROCESSING. A Customer Service Representative will work with you to achieve a satisfactory resolution to your problem.

Returned items should be sent to:
Showcase Inc.
ATTENTION: INTERNET PROCESSING MANAGER
2323 Cheshire Bridge Rd. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30324

Once the returned item has received and inspected, we will ship your replacement or issue your refund. For refunds, the credit card account that you used to place your order will be credited. Please allow one billing cycle for credits to appear on your credit card statement.

Returns not made in compliance with this procedure will not obligate Showcase Inc. or The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in any way.

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