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Ideas for Taking Timeless Portraits
Portraits are perfect for business snapshots, senior photos,
family pictures and much more. Photographers can shoot full-length or
head-and-shoulders shots, or simply crop the subject’s face to fill the frame. Full-length shots should include the subject’s surroundings,
and may involve planning around the weather if shooting is scheduled outdoors. Head and shoulder pictures blur out the background and focus
on the subject’s face. For these types of shots, it is best to find a backdrop
that
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25th Apr 2016
Tips for Shooting Superb Weddings
Professional wedding photographers know to expect the
unexpected when preparing to photograph weddings. Weddings are among the most
important days in couples’ lives and the memories last a lifetime. Photographers understand the importance of playing the
calming therapist. Helping brides through breakdowns, photographers are there
to help wedding parties embrace the unexpected. This may include taking
advantage of inclement weather by playing it off with umbrellas and dancing in
the rain. P
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17th Apr 2016
Art Consultants Offer Tips on Hanging Pictures
Art consultants, interior designers and wedding
photographers all recommend using professional methods for hanging art and
photos.Before hanging a frame, it is important to take into
consideration the size and weight, the various hanging options and the wall
material. For lighter weight prints, picture hanging hooks and standard nails
generally work well. However, most experts recommend using anchors when hanging
artwork on drywall that does not go into a stud. Medium-size prints generally
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11th Apr 2016
Professional Picture Framing Tips Part 2 of 2
Retail stores offer several framing tips that make homes
look professional. Additionally, these tips are excellent for wedding
photographers and interior designers. This article is part of two of two and
offers more great advice to help keep homes and office spaces looking top
notch. Vacation Art – There is no better
time to buy art than when on vacation. Artwork is easy to rollup and
transport home, while providing years worth of memories. Whether it is a
piece of artwork
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5th Apr 2016
Professional Picture Framing Tips Part 1 of 2
Retail stores offer several framing tips that make homes
look professional. Additionally, these tips are excellent for wedding
photographers and interior designers.Measure Twice, Cut Once – After
measuring artwork or photos, matting board borders and mat offset,
consider asking someone else to measure too. Without showing them the
measurements, if they come up with the same measurements, the numbers are
likely correct. If not, measure again.Always Subtract for the Mat O
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28th Mar 2016
Picture Framing Glossary Part 3
The third part of this article explains the terminology associated with
framing terminology, including framing pictures in black oval picture frames,
oval photo frames and oval wood picture frames. Non-Glare Acrylic – Acrylic with a matte finish etched on
one side to reduce glare from lighting. It is optically pure (no tint),
and may cause a slight loss in sharpness. When purchasing with non-glare
acrylic remember that the matte side goes away from the artwork.Non-Invasive Mo
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21st Mar 2016
Picture Framing Glossary Part 2
This two out of three part article highlights the terminology commonly
used when framing pictures. This may include convex glass frames, oval picture
frames, antique oval picture frames and many more. Canvas Floater Frame – A type of frame used to display a
gallery wrap canvas. This frame allows the entire front surface of the
canvas to be visible. Any color applied to the canvas wrapping the sides
of the stretcher bars will be somewhat visible in the ‘float’ space.Canvas Tra
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18th Mar 2016
Picture Framing Glossary Part 1
Whether someone owns a retail store or interior design company, it is
important to know the terms associated with picture framing. This article
explains the terminology, making it easier to purchase the latest antique oval
frames, round photo frames, circular picture frames or black oval picture
frames. Absorbent – Term applied to papers that absorb
water solutions or other liquids. Examples of absorbent papers are
blotting and toweling products. Many mat boards tend to have abso
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15th Mar 2016
Top Wedding Photographers’ Techniques
The characteristics of taking good photos often help wedding
photographers select the best type of oval wood picture frames or domed glass
frames. Every picture should tell a beautiful story or capture a moment. When
wedding photographers take pictures, the following characteristics make superb,
memorable photos.Composition – Composition needs to
be considered, when possible. People should be symmetrically centered
within the shot, whether it is balancing the sky with the mountai
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8th Mar 2016
Selecting Frames for Portraits
Art consultants specialize in selecting the right frames
from portraits. Art is simply unfinished until it is framed, which is why choosing
the perfect large oval frame is critical to helping make the right statement.Frames depend on the artwork. Modern art highlights simple,
clean frames, while styles that are more ornate look best with traditional
designs. However, professional art consultants can sometimes match modern art
and traditional frames for a dynamic, powerful appearance.The siz
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29th Feb 2016