What makes a good picture to have printed onto canvas to sell???
I'm looking into making money from my pictures so any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I just don't know where to start.
Not sure about the sale side of things but I got a couple canvases printed recently; one b&w and one colour. The key I think is contrast. Printers may differ but the ones I got were a little darker than on the screen. The b&w was pretty contrasty to begin with so it actually worked really well. The colour I felt was a touch too dark.
I agree. Good contrast, make sure that the photo isn't going to go grainy, and most importantly make sure that nothing crucial is going to get cut off! I have a picture of a leopard I love, but it can't go on a canvas as the jaw will overlap the edge :-(
Ummm odd question to ask. I have printed stuff onto canvas, and I did think "would this look good on canvas" and the next thought (which was the best thought) was "what do I want to hang on my wall".
No good thinking a shitty photo is gonna look good up on the wall on canvas just because it is the right colour/tone/feel just for canvas. Your medium should be a minimal thought. The photo should be the focus.
There are soooo many different mediums now to print on these days from glass to stainless to wood to canvas. Perhaps you should pick your photos and then choose what medium that would enhance the photograph???
I've had a few of mine printed onto canvas and they are a shade or two darker than I would have liked. I also think they look a bit cheap compared to a mounted and framed photo. If I was you I would try and find a local framer and see what sort of deal you could get for multiple framings. The difference in quality between a properly framed photo and a clip frame is massive and in my opinion worth every penny extra. You have to be wary of sizes too. All mine have been blown up to A1 (canvas and print) but while they look amazing at this size, most people do not have the space to hang such large objects and the mount and frame will add at least another 3 to 6 inches all around.
I didn't even mention types of photo in my previous post, which was the original question. You should look at PP's on here to see what people like. With every man and his dog now owning a camera, it needs to be an image that the majority of people think they don't have the skill or imagination to capture. Processing is also important to give it a professional feel. Or maybe go for a niche market, such as car enthusiasts, sailing, or another with fans with money to spend.
Not every photo is appropriate for canvas. Also, I am wondering if canvas is going a little out of favor. New mediums, such as aluminum and glass which is outstanding have raised the bar. Agree that you need to pick carefully. Standard 16x20's are very popular, does a great subject justice, but can be costly inventory, if you are looking to resell. @bobfoto@tmphotography
@bobolaf - I agree with Bob, I have some prints here in front of me on the wall that have been matted and framed and behind glass and they look a lot classier than the half dozen behind me on canvas. Canvas prints are a lot easier to cart around though...
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No good thinking a shitty photo is gonna look good up on the wall on canvas just because it is the right colour/tone/feel just for canvas. Your medium should be a minimal thought. The photo should be the focus.
There are soooo many different mediums now to print on these days from glass to stainless to wood to canvas. Perhaps you should pick your photos and then choose what medium that would enhance the photograph???