Family Portraits. Create Your Own Using a Photo to Canvas
With the advancements in digital photography and
printing technology over the past few years, it has now become possible
for us to take photographs even more easily and affordably than ever
before. As well as allowing us to capture all the special moments of
our lives in fantastic detail, this new technology also opens up many
other opportunities for us to be more creative and play a bigger part
in producing our own photographic displays.
Instead of paying the
earth to have professional photographs taken and then paying even more
money to display them, we now have the option of taking our own family
portrait photo at home and contacting a canvas printing service who
will print that photo on canvas.
No matter what your skill level,
whether you are a serious photographer or just an occasional snapper,
it is now possible to take crisp, vivid, high-resolution images which
can be enlarged to very large sizes and printed onto canvas without any
loss in quality or detail.
By selecting a reputable online photo
to canvas service to print your portrait for you, not only will you
benefit from their superior printing and preservation techniques, but
you can also take advantage of their extensive editing expertise and
professional advice. These things put together will ensure that your
family portrait will look as good as it possibly can and last for many
many years.
Step-by-step guide
1. Decide on a backdrop.
It is always best to select a simple background with no distracting
features. Avoid anything that will divert the viewer's eyes away from
the subject matter.
- Always consider the room in which you would like the canvas to hang.
- Will your chosen background colour go well with the colour of the wall in question?
- Are there any colours in the background that may clash with the colour scheme of the room?
Many
people find that if you take the portrait photo in the same room as you
wish to hang your canvas, this is a great way to ensure that the
finished portrait will fit nicely into its new surroundings and can
have a great effect.
2. Props and subjects. Always
decide on your subjects and props in advance. Work out who and what you
would like to appear in your portrait. Organise your props and think
about ways to keep your subjects attention. Depending on the type of
subjects being photographed, there are a few things that you can do to
ensure that boredom doesn't set in and that there are natural smiles
all round!
- Pet portraits. If you are
taking a photo to create a pet portrait, select somewhere that is calm,
quiet and away from distractions as your backdrop and make sure that
you have treats on hand to keep their interest!
- Family portraits. For family portraits with young
children the same rules apply. Try to keep things entertaining and have
treats at the ready. A simple thing such as fun snacks or sweets can be
the difference between a bored expression and a big smile!
- Be prepared. Whatever your subject matter,make
sure that you have everything ready in advance. No-one likes waiting
around while things are set up!
3. Clothing. When
deciding on what clothing to wear, be sure to take into consideration
the colours of the room in which the finished print will be displayed.
Always opt for colours that will perfectly compliment the colours of
the room and background.
4. Taking the photographs. Once you have gathered your subjects (and props if being used), it's time to get started.
- Camera settings. Check
that your camera is setup correctly and that both the size and quality
settings are at their highest. This will allow you to enlarge and
prints your photographs at a very large size if necessary.
- Remember! More is better! Always take a lot more photographs than you think necessary and from as many angles as you can.
5. Selecting the best photo to be printed.
First, transfer all of the photographs you have taken onto your
PC/laptop. Viewing the photographs full-screen will allow you to see
every little detail that may not be visible on the small digital camera
display. Slowly flick through the photographs and check carefully for
any errors or issues. Gather everyone around and get them all involved
in the selection process. Find out which images they prefer.
6. Printing and framing your image.
Finally (and most importantly to ensure great results), send your
chosen photograph to a reputable photo to canvas transfer specialist.
They will direct you as to suitable canvas sizes, effects and framing
options.
