Can I get my photos on a CD?

I understand–you want to take the CD to WalMart and have prints made for a fraction of what the photographer charges.  There are at least three reasons the photographer must deliver your prints, and charge what he charges.  The first need is quality.  Why hire a photographer?  Because you appreciate and desire the high quality and artistic beauty of a professional photograph.  The quality and artistic processes and do not end when the shutter closes.  In fact, most professional photographers spend at least as much time preparing and delivering your prints as preparing and capturing the image.  Secondly, you are paying for art.  I recently read that the Mona Lisa is valued at around $100,000,000.  Not bad for about $10 worth of paint and canvas!  If you could take photographs like a professional, you would.  However, the professional photographer adds his artistic touches that make a snapshot into a work of art.  The art is in the setup and capture of the image, AND the editing and printing of the final artwork.  Lastly, this is the photographer’s livelihood.  There are many expenses with running any business.  Besides, there is something just wrong with using equipment costing thousands of dollars and requiring years of study, and then finishing the process with a 29 cent one-hour print.  I am happy to give you an electronic copy of every image you order as an 8×10 print, or larger.  However, the copy is suited for showing on the web, and is not to be printed.  Keep in mind, the image created by the photographer belongs to the photographer.  As with any work of art, it is illegal to modify, copy, print, or do anything else with the image without written permission from the copyright owner.  If you enjoy the quality of my art and want me to stay in business, please realize the prices I charge are as reasonable as I can possibly make them.  Thanks for reading my post and responding with your comments!