Originally Posted by
Sean Setters
When Walgreens processes an image to print, they run it through an automatic correction program by default (and without informing the customer). Basically, the programbalances (corrects) colorand increases contrast. It works well to make point-and-shoot images look better. However, for the photographer who is trying to control every aspect of the final output,the corrections arequite undesirable. Therefore, you have to call and request that Walgreens turn off all "auto corrections" or "auto enhancements" when producing your prints. If the print processing operator is halfway knowledgeable, they should be able to turn off the auto-corrections quite easily.
By the way, Walmart does the same thing. :-)