System and method for producing photographic prints

A camera/printer combination, comprising:

• a) a digital camera, having a memory configured for storing images, and means for selectively displaying the images;
• and
• b) a printer device, having
• (i) means for receiving the digital camera, for allowing data transfer between the camera and the printer
• (ii) means for rotating the camera into a recess in the printer so as to retain and protect the camera during transport of the camera/printer combination;
• (iii) means for allowing selection of an image from the memory of the digital camera and to initiate printing of the selected image by the printer device;
• and
• (iv) means for printing the selected image on a sheet of substrate.

A method for producing a photographic print, comprising the steps of:

• a) capturing at least one image with a digital camera having a memory;
• b) mechanically docking the digital camera into a cradle operable with a stand-alone printer device so as to allow data transfer between the camera and the printer device, wherein the cradle rotates into a recess formed in the printer device such that the camera is substantially completely disposed in the recess and covered by a cover plate of the cradle;
• and
• c) delivering data associated with the at least one image in an output form by manipulating controls of the stand-alone printer device.