The short version: $25 a shirt, three for $62.50, ready in 2–5 business days, and you can pick them up in Highland Park instead of waiting on the mail. Call or text (626) 383-9176 and I’ll tell you honestly whether I can make your date.
My name is Evan and I print every order myself in Northeast Los Angeles. Memorial shirts aren’t a side product here — they’re one of the main things I print, and I know they’re usually ordered in a bad week, on a deadline nobody chose. So this page is plain: the prices, the dates, and what I need from you.
What it costs
The buy-2-get-one-half-off promotion below applies automatically at checkout. There’s no code to enter and no quote to wait for.
| Shirts | What you pay |
|---|---|
| 1 | $25.00 |
| 3 | $62.50 — buy 2, the third is half price |
- The buy-2-get-one-half-off deal repeats. Six shirts come to $125, nine to $187.50.
- 2XL is $28, 3XL is $30. S through XL are $25. The bigger blanks cost me more — that’s the difference passed along, not a markup.
- Add a back print for $5 a shirt. A name and the years on the back is the most common thing families ask for.
- Shipping is $8 flat anywhere in the US, free on orders of $50 or more. Pickup and local delivery are free.
If you want to see how those numbers compare to what other printers charge for full-color work, we published the whole comparison here.
Four styles to choose from
Every one of these is built around your photo, and every one can be changed — different colors, a different verse, more or fewer words. If none of them is quite right, describe what you have in mind and I’ll draw it.
- Classic Angel. The portrait set among clouds and doves, with a short line above it and the name and years below. This is the one most families choose.
- Angel Wings. Wings opening behind the portrait, deeper blues, a bright break of light. It reads strongest on a black shirt.
- Modern Minimal. One framed photograph, the name, the years, and three words. No clouds, no ornament — for when plainer feels more like them.
- Photo Collage. A main portrait with several smaller pictures around it. Good for a long life with a lot of people in it, and good when the family can’t agree on one photo.
How it works
- Send the photo. Text it to (626) 383-9176 or send it through the contact page. If the photo needs work, I’ll tell you before you pay, not after.
- Tell me the sizes and the date of the service. The date matters more than anything else here.
- I send you a proof. Nothing prints until you’ve seen it and said yes.
- Pick them up or have them delivered. Free pickup in Highland Park, free delivery within 10 miles, or $8 flat shipping.
Can you have them ready in time?
Most orders are ready for pickup or shipped within 2–5 business days. If your service is sooner than that, call before you order. I print in-house, so I can often move a job up — and if I can’t, I’d rather tell you that on the phone than have you find out on Friday. Pickup is always faster than shipping.
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos falls on Sunday and Monday, November 1 and 2. A photo shirt works the way an ofrenda portrait does — one clear picture of the person, their name, the years. If you want them for the holiday, these are the honest cutoffs:
- Order by Monday, October 19 if the shirts need to be shipped to you.
- Order by Monday, October 26 if you’re picking up in Highland Park or taking local delivery.
Earlier is better, especially for a family order where you still have to collect sizes from a dozen people.
About the photo
- An original photo file beats a screenshot, and a screenshot beats nothing. Send the best one you have and I’ll tell you what I can do with it.
- A phone photo is usually fine. For an older printed photo, lay it flat and take a picture in good daylight with the flash off.
- Faces print best when the person fills a good part of the frame.
- I can usually clean up a background or correct the color. Ask first and I’ll tell you before you order.
- Please make sure you have the right to use the photo. If it was taken by a photographer, a school or a funeral home, check with them first. I ask so that nobody runs into a problem later.
Shirts, caps and what else families order
Tees come in white, navy, gray and black in sizes S through 2XL, plus 3XL in white and black, on a soft ring-spun cotton blank. Most families choose white or black. There’s also a heavyweight boxy tee at the same price if you want something with more weight to it.
Caps. The same photo or name printed on an adjustable 5-panel trucker cap, $20. People order these for pallbearers, for the immediate family, or for a birthday or anniversary later in the year.
Totes, tank tops and hoodies are all customizable too.
Pickup and contact
Rose Print Collective · (626) 383-9176
Printing and pickup are in Highland Park, 90042 — I’ll send you the pickup details when your order is ready. Free delivery within 10 miles covers Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Mount Washington, Glassell Park, Cypress Park, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, South Pasadena, Pasadena, Altadena, Alhambra, Atwater Village, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Glendale and Downtown LA.
Questions people ask
Is there a minimum?
No. One shirt is a real order.
Can I mix sizes and colors?
Yes. Mix sizes and colors however you need.
Do you have bigger sizes?
Up to 3XL in white and black. If you need 4XL or 5XL, call me before you order and I’ll see what I can source.
Can I put more than one person on a shirt?
Yes. Two photos side by side is a common request, and so is a photo on the front with names on the back.
Can I bring my own shirts?
Yes, I print on garments you supply. Call me and we’ll work out the pricing for what you have.
What if I don’t like the proof?
Tell me what’s wrong and I’ll change it. Nothing goes on a shirt until you approve it.
Can I order more later?
Yes. I keep the artwork on file, so a reorder is just a message.
How long do the prints last?
Wash inside out in cold water and hang dry or tumble low, and the print outlasts the shirt.
Start your order
Add the customizable tee to your cart and upload your photo, or call or text (626) 383-9176 if you’d rather talk it through first. For 30 or more pieces, or if you need a quote in writing, use the bulk quote form.
If you want to know more about how the printing itself works, there’s a walkthrough on how custom printing works, a full rundown of custom t-shirt printing in Los Angeles, and what 25 full-color shirts cost compared to other printers.