photography tips

Wait! Why did my photo get chopped off?

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Sunday, April 8 2012

Let me share you a little story, and tell me if this sounds familiar: you take a fantastic photo. Perhaps one of you lovable 3-foot tall bi-ped monster… or an amazing shot of the sunset with that lovely lighthouse in the background. You upload it to your favorite photo service and send it to print to share with your mom. 8×10 — ‘cuz that’s what she asked for. And then it arrives… and you realize your head is half chopped off and your image, just isn’t as fantastic as you took it anymore. What happened???? It all comes down to something very simple: aspect ratio. You remember ratios from elementary school? We’re taking about the width of your image compared[…]See more from “Wait! Why did my photo get chopped off?”

Where should I print my photos?

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Friday, September 2 2011

Note: This article was published in late 2011. I’ve since written another article on this topic so please check it out. Where do you print your photos? You might be scratching your head thinking “Well, why does it matter? Does it matter?” The short answer? Yes! Printing service providers span the gamut on quality. This is why professional photographers are so picky about where the prints they deliver to you are done. They ask to handle the printing, so that they can ensure that the final result has the best, longest lasting quality. However you shouldn’t have to compromise on quality even for your own personal photos. The pictures of your last vacation, or child’s first birthday party should actually[…]See more from “Where should I print my photos?”

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How to choose the right size print for your room

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Monday, June 27 2011

Have you ever seen one of those (awesome) online promotions for 50% off of a canvas print? Sure, you have. Of course you buy it, and then you wonder: “Well, what size should I get? 8×10. That seems big to me. Certainly big enough for my favorite photos!” Then after weeks of anxious waiting, it arrives. You hang it on the wall, and see just how tiny it is. You know… something like this: It’s really hard to sit by your computer and try to imagine what the right size photographic print would be for a certain space. Take the above, for example. Over that standard queen size bed, look at what a difference a 20×30 canvas print makes. Or[…]See more from “How to choose the right size print for your room”

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