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This week’s MailBag question is in regards to scanning an image or photograph for printing. If you do not have a digital copy of your favorite photo, you can always scan your physical image first.
Question: Do you have any tips for scanning your photos to get the best results for printing on canvas?
Answer: “The best tip that we can give you is to plan before you scan!”
Why do we say plan? Many factors of scanning may differ based on what you are looking to do with the final image. Are you looking at enlarging the original photo for printing on canvas?
If this is the case you need to consider the following things:
Resolution: The resolution refers to the dots or pixels per inch of your photo. The more dots/pixels per inch (dpi) in your photo the more detail you will be able to see when you look at the image close up. (Pixels are the little squares that together make up the image)
- As a general rule of thumb it is best to scan your images at the highest level possible.
- Scanning between 300dpi and 600dpi will result in the best image quality from the original size. (Remember the higher the number the better the overall image resolution).
File Format: When scanning an image it is best to save your image as a JPEG or a TIFF file.
- JPEP’s are great for enlarging photos for printing on canvas put a TIFF actually records more detail.
- I suggest saving your scan as a TIFF first, and then as a JPEG. This will give you more versatility to work with your images
Bit Depth: When scanning an image you will have several options for bit depth to consider:
- Grayscale
- Black and White
- Full Color
It is suggested that you always scan in Full Color even if your photo is in Black and White. You will get more detail from the image. Which will create a better print in the end.
Photo Credit (Ségozyme)
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48" x 72" B&W Photo on Canvas (Photo by Anthony Carrino)
It is always great to hear what our customers think of the their finished pieces. Even better to see how the pieces look hanging on his wall!
Today’s Customer Spotlight features the custom canvas art that Anthony Carrino had printed by CanvasPop. He had a personal photo enlarged on canvas and transformed into a 3 panel Triptych piece seen here hanging on the wall.
Thanks so much for sharing Anthony your canvas pieces with CanvasPop on Twitter.
“@CanvasPop just hung my canvas u printed 4′ x 6′ 3 panel black & white #photograph. I love it thanks! #photography”
Last week marked the end of summer and the beginning of a new season. Do not miss your opportunity to capture the essence of autumn in your photographs.
Bright, radiant leaves are a big part of Fall, but they only last for so long. How many times have you let life get in the way and missed your opportunity for autumn photography? I know I have…
This year do not let time escape you… Do not utter the phrase “I don’t want to get my camera out right now I’m (insert excuse here). This is the perfect time to enjoy some time outside.
You do not have to be a professional photographer or have a DSLR camera to turn digital photos into personalized artwork. Most of today’s compact cameras are more than sufficient.
To capture the best images of Fall it is important to understand the most common shooting modes on your digital camera, while using the vivid color option.
Automatic: The most common mode of shooting for most digital camera owners. It will give you the best results in most shooting conditions. This mode tells your camera to determine the best settings to capture the best shot.
Portrait Mode: In portrait mode the camera will automatically select a larger aperture (a smaller #). This will create a background that is out of focus and works best when there is a single subject to focus on.
Macro Mode: In macro mode the image is recorded as the same or larger than the actual size of the subject. For some more tips and considerations for shooting in this mode, check out our blog entry on macro photography.
Landscape Mode: Landscape mode is the opposite of portrait mode. It sets the camera up with a small aperture or larger # ensuring that everything is in focus. (Great for Fall photos)
Sports Mode: This mode is best for capturing objects that are moving. It attempts to freeze the action by increasing the shutter speed.
Children are one of the most exciting subjects to photograph because they are carefree. Kids love to have fun, they do what is unexpected, and they like to explore. Capture candid photographs of your kids this fall by remembering these tips and considerations:
1) Get down to their level- Changing your perspective will allow you to view the world through their eyes and put them at ease.
2) Ask them questions- This will get them talking and thinking about something other than having their photo taken.
3) Use continuous shooting mode- This will allow you to capture more than one image in a sequence.
4) Let children guide the photo session- Do not try and get that perfect shot by telling the child how to act or what to do.
Remember to take lots of photos as it may take many attempts to get a successful shot. The key is to experiment with your camera settings and have fun.
Any picture can be transformed into a piece of nostalgic art when enlarged on canvas. CanvasPop created the custom canvas print above from a favorite family photo.
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