A portrait was once the privilege of a wealthy man or woman who would sit for hours on end whilst an artist would attempt to capture the life and personality of his subject through their clothing and facial expression, as you can imagine this was a difficult and expensive task. In the 21st century however having your own portrait hanging in your home is simple, affordable, and lots of fun. This is thanks to canvas prints that can be adapted and customised in to a huge range of different styles to portray personality.
Capture and emphasise personality traits using modern technology…
To get a great portrait there are a few simple steps that need to be followed. First of all find a photograph that summarises the personality of the subject, if they enjoy sports then maybe a shot of them with a bat and ball, if they enjoy reading then maybe a photograph of them with their favourite book would be suitable.
Then once you have the shot upload it where you can use their edit suite to manipulate the photograph to make it even more personal. For example, you can use bright colours to emphasise a vibrant personality or you can use black and white to portray an iconic moment.
Once you have done your editing your canvas prints company will take it away and print it. Try to find a company who use strong materials and good quality ink to ensure your portrait is of a high quality.
Sit back and wait for the portrait to arrive.
James Thornton