Photography, which way works best Canvas prints or just the traditional prints in a frame?

Question

I would like to have a couple of me wedding photo's blown up to go on the wall, can anyone tell me the pros & cons of having it in canvas or should i just stick with the traditional look photo in a frame??

Answer 1

The most important thing is that you make sure that whichever option you choose, it is "archival". All that means is that the materials used have the proper Ph levels, so that the image won't degrade over time. Other than that, it's just about the look you want. Photo paper will have a smooth surface, but can be glossy or matte. The glossy will be very shiny, so there could be issues with glare, the matte will have a slightly textured look, and not so shiny. The canvas will be very textured, and personally I feel that all those little bumps could distort the look of the image a bit. But of course, it's up to you.
hope this helps.

Answer 2

Hi, I am a wedding photographer and I provide both large prints and canvas wraps for my clients. There are a few things to keep in mind when deciding on prints or a canvas wrap, one of the first is the cost. I would expect you to pay up to five times more for a canvas wrap than you will for prints. Other than that it is personal preference as a canvas does have a distinct look to it, they also have a softer look due to being printed on canvas. When considering either of these options you will need to be careful and make sure that the file sizes are large enough for you to be able to blow up prints.

Answer 3

Yes, assuming that you took the images and own the copyright, it is perfectly legal. Be sure of a few things, however: 1. You choose a good printer. Go with a company that does quality printing at workable prices. 2. Make sure the final product is worth buying. Every picture tries to have a meaning and tell a story, but some are more useful than others. Make sure your images speak to an audience, however broad that may be, and that they are competitive, sale-worthy photos. For instance, a photo of your son on his bicycle may be cute...but would the public want to buy it? Unfortunately, no, the public would prefer a nice nature shot, a shot of a beach, etc. Choose to print and sell images that people will buy. 3. Decide whether you want to have the images printed to canvas and then sell them, or have them printed on an on-demand basis. Will you print paper prints of your photos, have people look at those, and then have people make an order for the image? Or will you have a large number of images printed on canvas, and have a stand at a local craft show or mall selling them then and there? Come up with your business "plan of attack," and follow your route accordingly. Be sure that the printing company you choose fits your plan. 4. Price competitively. Not so high that no one will buy your images, but high enough that you make more than pennies in profit. Consider the time you put into it, the cost of the canvas print, etc. Remember that it's much easier to lower a price with a sale or special deal than it is to raise a price -- if someone buys a print from you for $40, and wants to buy another for their sister-in-law a few months later, they're not going to be too pleased if they return to you and find that what cost them $40 back then will cost them $60 now. Don't try to jump into it too quickly, or pick the first printing company you see. Carefully consider factors like the cost of the print, the quality of the canvas, their customer service standards, and even things like turnaround time. When you send them your image, how long will it take before you get the finished canvas print in the mail? Do they offer discounts on large orders? How much will shipping cost, or will you pick it up locally? Etc. Also, don't forget to test demand before you buy a lot of stock. If you decide to have them printed and sell them in a small shop or stand, make sure that your work is in demand. Don't order 300 canvases only to learn that you can't find buyers -- start small, and if the demand is there, increase what you keep in stock and what you have available. If you go the route of a stand at a craft show or street market, get a decent number of canvases made, but not something of every image. Instead, have good paper prints made, and put them in a nice binder or photo album to set on the table. If someone doesn't like any of the images you have available on canvas that day, they might still like another image and be willing to place an order for it, which can be picked up or delivered at a later date. As I said, come up with a workable business plan, and work the numbers and small details out. Don't jump too far ahead of yourself, but give opportunity a chance. Good luck!

Answer 4

As long as its a decent resoultion image (presuming digital) you can get good results printing onto canvas. A 3000 pixel wide image will allow you to get a 110cm wide print, have a look at http://www.photobox.co.uk they do canvas prints or large standard prints - very good quality and incredibly quick service.

Answer 5

I have printed a couple of my larger landcape shots to canvas using http://www.mattscanvas.co.uk - he is really cheap (UK based) and the prints are outstanding.
I have been asked to do quite a few portraits on canvas of peoples kids and they have turned out really well.
As long as the image is good, you will get a good result.
Canvas seems to come in and out of fashion tho.

Answer 6

canvas seem to work better with some images than others, so i'd say go to your local photography shop and ask for advice...
but first make sure you own the copyright to the photos, or that you have permission from the photographer to use them, otherwise you won't get anything...

Answer 7

personally I prefer a traditionally printed photo. It can look very effective, especially as a large sized photo on matt or lustre paper. And why not think about printing it as a black and white or sepia photo.