Do you display your family photos proudly or are they tucked away in various albums, only to see the light of day at Christmas and birthdays? Studio family portraiture has always been a popular way to gather the generations and preserve them for posterity however it can be an expensive, not to mention slightly awkward experience, trying to capture your natural intimacy in front of a complete stranger.

The recent collapse of some of the leading studio photography chains and the considerable price reductions in cameras and photo printing in general would appear to signal the latest development in the amateur digital photography revolution.

Display and print mediums are so diverse nowadays that there’s really no limit to the level of originality the home portrait photographer can achieve, and perhaps one of the best examples of this is the printing of photos to canvas. This medium offers a wide range of sizes and creative effects that allow the photographer to discover a completely unique style and signature all of their own, whilst not breaking the bank. With the option to print in negative, sepia tone, add striking splashes of colour or even make Pop Art of the family, canvas prints are rapidly turning amateur photography into an art form and certainly providing an innovative way in which to exhibit the humble family photograph.

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