The good thing is I can save on shipping and pick up in- store since most shops are just a metro's ride away.
The catch is having to recalibrate every image going in my book to the settings of whatever printer I'll be printing these photos on prior to paying a visit.
After going back to trusty ol' YouTube for some notsoquick tips and tricks (I prefer a no-nonsense approach as opposed to people who love to hear themselves talk) here are some must-do's to print with no surprises: