Shipping Prints Flat

Mounted prints are packaged in oversized corrugated boxes for added protection. Small to mid size paper prints on fine art papers are usually shipped flat if they can safely fit within a 24x30 inch or smaller area touching the sides of the package. Some exceptions may occur with International orders or if the order also contains prints which normally would be rolled.

Shipping Prints Rolled

Unmounted canvas, regular photo stock prints and and posters will be shipped rolled. Fine art paper prints that are too large to ship flat to be shipped flat (see above) will be shipped in a sturdy corrugated shipping tube.

Shipping non-prints

Other products such as coffee gifts and keepsakes, stationary, etc, will be shipped in various types of packaging.

Drop Shipped Print Orders (Example)

Check out an illustration of a drop shipped canvas here, or a drop shipped paper print here. We package all prints carefully protecting them with corrugated sheets, plastic or foam sleeves and craft paper. Prints which are 20x30 or larger will be shipped rolled in a tube unless it is mounted. Otherwise all prints are shipped flat. Digital prints and products shipped from our Atlanta Pro Lab, will arrive via UPS, the US Postal Service, or Fedex. We have a separate shipping rate schedule for prints shipping from the Atlanta lab.. Prints are shipped either flat or rolled, dependent upon shipping method selected, destination and items being ordered.

Fine art prints and canvas rates from our San Antonio based headquarters are based on a predefined amount which means you pay one rate regardless of quantity. Items shipping from our Atlanta photo lab will be based on volume and order's contents. Your order''s contents and shopping cart will show you where your order is shipping from. You can also see what shipping options and cost are availble to you when you have items in your shopping cart.

Please note that some shipping options may not be available where print size exceeds the measurements the packaging can hold. In cases of oversized packages (usually when they contains multiple mounted canvas prints measuring 30x40 or larger) additional shipping charges may be required, however the customer will be notified in advance prior to processing the order. 

View shipping rates and learn more about shipping rates for digital prints and products here.

 

Production usually is an average of 1-3 business days (some very large orders may take longer) but shipping transit time is based on the shipping option you chose. To see transit time information view our shipping page and look up the various shipping options.

Yes. Rush options are often available for giclee print orders, depending upon print size and destination. To find out if your package will qualify for rush delivery, view our shipping page. If rush options are not available to you at checkout, contact us to determine whether your package may still be eligable for expedited shipment. Digital prints and products may be rushed. Cost for rushing digital prints and projects can only be calculated during the checkout process. 

Since many of our customers often work with deadlines, we offer USPS  Express w/ Rush Processing service. This allows us to intercept the order so that it will be moved up the line to get out the door quicker. The order is diverted from the regular production schedule and a production specialist is assigned to it to personally see that it is given top priority, even if it means we dedicate an entire print run of it's own. Ready to ship the following day (excluding holidays and weekends) if order placed before 3PM Central Time via Express Mail (1-2 biz days transit time). Max Paper Print Dimensions (print size plus border size): 15x19 inches. 

Yes. When checking out, you would enter your friend or family address information as the “Ship To” destination. You can also request drop shipping on the final review page which will tell us not to include any purchase information. With the drop ship option selected a generic packing slip is included which does not reflect price. In addition, we will print your billing address on the return address label and not include any mention of FinerWorks.

No. Only one shipping destination can be entered per order, although we will ship anywhere you wish us to ship.

Yes you can. Use our Order Status and Tracking page, or simply refer to your shipment confirmation. When and order is shipped we will send you an e-mail indicating your order has been successfully processed and is on it’s way. There will also be a link to view your order status and get the tracking number for your order. The majority of the time you can click the tracking number itself to see its current location and estimated date of arrival.

With the exception of stretched and mounted canvas, your print should arrive sealed in a clear (plastic) print sleeve. These print sleeves are intended soley for the purpose of added protection during transport. If you wish to obtain print sleeves for your own personal inventory, you can order print sleeves here. They are ideal for protecting your work from finger prints, smudging, dust and scratches as a result of casual handling or storage while also increasing the perceived value of the print.  

For Canvas and Art Paper Prints shipped from our San Antonio Print Studio: For mounted prints we usually ship via UPS. Prints with a overall sheet size (print size plus borders) greater than 15x19 may also be shipped via UPS. Otherwise customers can choose U.S. Postal Service options. We package all prints carefully protecting them with corrugated sheets, clear plastic sleeves and kraft paper. Prints with a total sheet size of 20x30 or larger will be shipped rolled in a tube unless it is mounted. Otherwise all prints are shipped flat. For digital prints and products shipped from our Atlanta Pro Lab, prints are shipped via UPS or via the US Postal Service. We have a separate shipping rate schedule for prints shipping from the Atlanta lab. Prints are shipped either flat or rolled, dependent upon shipping method selected, destination and items being ordered.

Production takes on average of 1-4 business days and shipping is based upon the shipping option you chose. View our turnaround page and shipping page for details.

Yes. When checking out, you would enter your friend or family address information as the “Ship To” destination. You can also request drop shipping on the final review page which will tell us not to include any purchase information. With the dropship option selected a generic packing slip is included which does not reflect price. In addition, we will print your billing address on the return address label and not include any mention of FinerWorks

Below is a quick guide to determine if tracking is going to be available. In most cases it is yes

• Economy (Yes) *
• Standard (Yes)
• Express (Yes)
• International(Yes**)

When your order is shipped we will send you an e-mail informing you that it is on it’s way. There will also be a link to view your order status and get the tracking number for your order. The majority of the time you can click the tracking number itself to see where it is at and estimated date of arrival.

*Our Atlanta photo lab in some cases will use the most inexpensive shipping method to keep rates down for small orders like photo prints. which are using Economy shipping. Because of that tracking services may not always be available for very small orders that weight less than 13oz.

**International orders rely on the destination country and shipping method. In many cases for small orders tracking might end once it reaches it's last stop before leaving the U.S.