You might already have some great ideas for which photos to use but choosing the right photograph for your canvas can be an art in itself. Below are some basic rules of thumb that will help ensure you get the best out of your photographs in general and keep your canvas prints looking great.

Resolution – Try to supply images with the highest possible number of pixels your camera or scanner will allow, this will ensure the best printed results.

Compression – Your camera or scanner will probably have a fine, normal and basic setting for picture quality, selecting the best will allow for better looking pictures.

Sharpness – Making sure your photo is in focus will ensure nice sharp reproduction.

Subject matter – Your print is going to hang on your wall for a long time, so giving the content of the photograph some consideration will help to make sure your canvas is timeless.

Composition – Consider the layout of your composition, for big images simplicity rules. Cluttered images can look messy and ‘busy’ when blown-up to big sizes. With portraits, fill the frame with the subject, with landscapes consider the rule of thirds – i.e place the horizon either one third of the way down or two thirds of the way down from the top of the frame.

Colour or B&W – For colour, once again simplicity wins hands down here. Consider images with a few bold colours that complement one another. Images taken on bright sunny days can really lift your spirits and they look stunning too. Black & white photography is timeless and stylish and works best with single person portraits, landscapes/cityscapes and simple abstract images.

Arty – The canvas can be a great place to try your hand at abstract or arty shots, they can look like real works of art.

By following these simple tips you can guarantee to improve your picture taking and enhance your canvas prints, good lick and happy image making.

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