Print Your Digital Photos at Home

Photo printers let you have a photo lab right in your own home. While the startup cost is higher than with the other options, you'll gain greater versatility in printing, and per picture costs will be less.

When shopping for a printer, look for new models that have memory card slots. These let you plug in your camera's memory card directly, without the bother of loading your pictures on a computer first. That means you don't need a computer to enjoy digital photography. Most photo printers have screens that let you preview your pictures and deselect shots that you don't want printed.

Troy Dreier is a freelance tech writer based in the New York City area.