Dear reader, if this entry or my other blog entries don't answer your specific photography questions, you can call me on the phone anytime for advice by clicking here.A friend of mine showed me a collection of beautiful 200 year old South Korean manuscripts. They were made with an old leathery paper and still intact, which gave me the idea that they would make unusual and dynamic artwork to hang in my home. Because the books were only 10 inches high, I decided to photograph them, blow them up for printing, and then get them framed.
Depending on your choice of interior decor, texture photos like this can make for interesting wall hangings. Some good ideas for finding texture are old worn-out leather, old printed fabrics, wall paper from a different era, and designs within nature.
Some tips for photographing these textures and printing them out for display:
1. Make sure that the light is evenly illuminating the texture. Overcast days may be best for this.
2. Use a tripod, and if you need maximum sharpness (not always necessary for artwork), set your lens aperture to f8.
3. Take a few different exposures of the same photo, so you are guaranteed at least one with the optimal light level.
4. Get the image printed at a professional lab that has access to fine art archival printing paper. These papers are usually thick, and can be watercolor style, canvass texture, Japanese Washi paper and so on. Ask your printer how many years the paper is rated for. The good papers and special ink jet printers (by Epson, HP, Canon etc.) can offer up to 100 years of color fidelity.
5. When the print is done, it is better to get the print framed by a professional. It will cost more than buying stock frames, but you will be guaranteed acid free matting which will extend the print life.
6. Enjoy your new artwork!
Mark's photographic prints for your wall can be purchased at
www.markhemmings.com
Title : WALL ART Part 2
Description : Dear reader, if this entry or my other blog entries don't answer your specific photography questions, you can call me on the phone anyti...