Hey Jim,

Thank you for the very thoughtful response. I agree with you about prints - but interestingly, I sold more prints this year than I did digital files...I was definitely surprised by that. Now that the prints are mostly gone, I may go back to my clients to see if they wish to purchase the digital images for their websites.

As to the 7900, it was definitely a gamble. Fortunately, I have other paying work besides pet portraiture. I have an upcoming gallery exhibit and a restaurant that want nature photography for their facilities. I am also sending communications to various pet groomers in the area. I have probably produced 60 to 100 20x30 inch prints in the last couple of months...but a lot of that was for self promotional work.

I guess one thing I like about having the printer is that I am more inclined to make the self promo work because at the moment it is cheaper - and faster - to make it at home. We shall see ultimately if this was worth the price of admission.

The prints sure are pretty....

James