50 Shades of Sky on the Canvas

When it comes to choosing an image to print on to canvas, most people stick to the tried and tested formats: their family and children, landscapes, pets, etc. How about trying something different – something that looks absolutely brilliant when printed really large. Any guesses? Just step outside on a clear day or clear night, look up and tell us what you see...
Twinkle Twinkle Millions of Star

We’re absolutely inspired by the beauty of the night sky. Take a look up on a clear night in the outback and the view is breath-taking. For example, the night sky at Uluru is teaming with millions of stars. It’s a perfect fit for canvas on a bedroom wall or a study room. Just take a look at these images that we found on erstwhile www.dollarphotoclub.com (now Adobe Stock) available for download for one single dollar! Any of these skyscapes would look stellar printed large on a bedroom wall, and they’re just a small selection of those available.

The Blue Sky

Clear blue skies with its formation of white clouds lend itself to some amazing photos and pictures for canvases. Any of them can find a place in your living room giving it that extra persona of its own!
The Orange Sky

Mornings and Evenings provide perfect time to get colorful orange, red and pink skies which can run a color riot on canvas! And we have not even started talking about the sunrise and sunset photos which themselves are so magical!!

So go out and take beautiful shots…and Print Arcade will help you make them into treasured artefacts on your walls!

Your Kid’s Artwork on Canvas

Your kid’s childhood is synonymous with creativity! Right from the age they learn to hold a crayon or pencil, their whole world and your home becomes their canvas! Walls, papers, magazines, clothes, their bodies – all are coloured reflecting their creativity at most unexpected times and unexpected places! Here are three of our favourite ideas on how to build lasting memories out of your kid’s artwork:

Digitize – Take photo of all artwork
Digital cameras and photos are a boon – take snaps of as many artwork as you can OR scan them. Many times the artworks lend themselves to beautiful collages which can then be captured on a canvas for lasting memories.

Photos of models and 3D art work
Little Kids love making paper models, clay models, legworks while older kids love doing different kinds of wooden, metal and electronic models. Photos of these models are a great reminder of creativity of your kids and putting a life sized canvas picture of the models is a great way to remember their best creative moment

Face paintings
Little kids may get as many as 10 face-paintings done every year in their growing up years. Sometimes they get creative and do their own body-painting too! Capture all these moments and build a beautiful collage. This collage on your canvas will remind you of how much colour was a part of your kid’s formative years!

So, go ahead and capture your kid’s artwork on a photo and we will help them put them on beautiful canvas prints at cheap prices!

Cool Tips for Snow Canvases in Australia

With Australia heading into winter and expecting its first snowfall of the winter, many fair-weather photographers will be snuggling up in front of the fire keeping warm... but the more adventurous among you will want to get out and capture this winter wonderland on camera. This week we share our top tips for shooting great snow pictures.  These snow pictures can be put on elegant canvases in a cheap and effective manner and be made the center pieces of attraction of your home!

1. Early to Rise and Early to Shoot!

Part of the magic of shooting in the snow is capturing those untouched shots before anyone has walked through it. Wrap up warm and head out as soon as the snow has finished falling, because you can guarantee that it won’t stay fresh for long!

Early mornings many times are the best times to be out and about shooting beautiful pictures!

2. Lighting is the key - Get your exposure right!

Winter and Snow means – lots of dark and white! Our camera generally do a pretty good job of exposing our images correctly for us - but, when it comes to scenes with lots of black or white it can struggle.

Every camera is designed to expose as close to medium grey as possible, which is fine for an evenly lit scene, but in a situation like a snowy day with lots of sunshine, your camera sees all that bright white and tries to balance it by underexposing the entire scene. The answer is to dial in between +1 and +2 stops of exposure compensation.

You should be able to do this with any reasonable spec camera from a compact through to a DSLR. Try it and see how white your snow becomes!

3. Shoot raw OR with a warmer white balance

Shooting raw rather than jpeg gives you the opportunity to recover a lot of detail from any blown highlights in post-production, should you overdo the exposure compensation. You’ll also have a chance to deal with any white balance issues that might occur because your camera will probably make your snow look a little blue. If your camera doesn’t have the ability to shoot raw don’t worry! Choosing a warmer white balance – either cloudy or flash – should get you in the right ballpark.

4. Do not forget spare batteries

Because batteries drain much quicker in cold conditions it’s a good idea to have a couple of spares with you. Instead of leaving them in your bag you can keep them warm by putting them in a pocket close to your skin.

5. Click without waiting to check

Click…click..click – follow the basic digital photography rule to avoid losing the important moment. Winter and snow can be tough time to do family portraits outside when everyone will want to quickly get into warmer insides OR to even hold camera with your fingers and nose freezing – so, do not wait for the perfect moment but keep clicking!  You are bound to capture many beautiful moments.

Hope the above tips help you shoot some winter classics and we can help them put them on beautiful canvas prints! For more help, please visit our Print Arcade official website - http://printarcade.com.au

Family Pictures - 5 Tips on What to Wear

Family photo shoots are exciting affairs - they mark the passing of another beautiful year for you and your family. If you do your yearly family photos – one of the most important decisions is what should everyone wear?

Finding the right outfits is just as important as finding the right photographer and the right location - so don’t leave it till end! Below are 5 outfit-related tips for a smooth, drama-free photo day.:

1. Keep it Coordinated

While matching was definitely a “thing” in the past, it is (thankfully) no longer considered a best practice. We all have the requisite white t-shirt and blue jeans picture, but now there are more stylish options to consider. Pick a color scheme and then mix and match colors so that everyone is coordinated—but keep it at that.

2. Avoid Feature Characters
You may have a little one who loves Peppa Pig or Incredibles or Batman, but that does not mean characters have a place in your family photo shoot. To prevent a tantrum, bring along the crown or mask for a couple silly photos at the end.

3. Choose Comfortable Options

Comfortable people, great photos!!  Ensure everyone has an outfit in which they are comfortable – no itchy dress, tight pants or loose jacket.  Especially with kids, it’s tempting to pile on cute jackets, capes, boots, and hats. While these accessories can be adorable and fun for you, they’re not always the most comfortable for the child. And as we all know, an uncomfortable child can result in a miserable photo shoot.

Keep your environment in mind as well. A tutu may sound like a great idea, but if you use it on a windy November day, you may have a cold little girl. For these more adventurous outfits, just be sure to have a backup plan in mind.

4. Plan Ahead

To ensure you have plenty of time to assemble your best family picture outfits, plan in advance. Always ensure that everyone tries on their outfit beforehand, so you’re not surprised by any forgotten stains or changes in fit. Having several options for each person may be beneficial as well.

5. Do Keep the Photo Location in Mind

When brainstorming outfit ideas, think about the location of your photo shoot. Are you going to be at home? In your garden? Near a beach or a water body? You can use the setting to guide your outfit choices. For example, softer colors are great for shoots near water, while deep, warm colors are best in rustic or foliage heavy environments.  Seasons – autumn or spring or winter will again make a difference in the kind of colors you choose.

Finding the right family photo outfits takes time, but the end product is well worth the extra effort. Putting these photos on canvas is a sure-shot way to savor the memories for a long time – and PrintArcade can do it for you in a cheap and elegant manner!

Mother’s Day Canvas Ideas

With Mother’s Day around the corner, it is time to let your Mom make feel special. Why not make it special for her by presenting her with a beautiful slice of her life on a canvas!

Canvas prints can be a very elegant yet surprisingly cheap way of making it special for your Mom. Below are some ideas on kind of memories you can capture for Mother’s Day:

A Picture of Mom & You

Nothing beats that beautiful picture of you and your mom which has been a cherished memory – get it on the canvas and secretly put it in the living room and see her surprise! It is bound to bring tears of joy!

Capture what Mom Does Best

Every Mom has a passion of hers – be it cooking, gardening, baking those beautiful cakes etc. – capture one of those magical moments on a canvas! Watch your Mom’s eye glint with joy seeing the rocking canvas!

A Family Photo  

Family photos are always favorites and always a winner! Get a family photo on canvas and it is bound to bring lot of memories and be discussion point at home – needless to say, a great gift for Mom!

A Special Event or Occasion

Photo of your Mom winning that baking competition OR blowing her birthday candles OR looking gorgeous in her wedding dress – there are multiple cherished occasions and events to pick the perfect picture to go on canvas. 

Quotations on Canvas

Another beautiful way to capture your feelings for your Mom is to have quotations, sayings or interesting couplets adorn her house walls! They will be an expression of your feelings and make her feel special always! 

Go ahead and make this Mother’s Day special for your Mom! … and let Print Arcade help you make that connection with your Mom through our Canvas!

Canvas Décor for your Restaurant

Your Restaurant – your passion is where you celebrate food and provide your patrons a place to satisfy their culinary buds. It’s a place where your clients celebrate with friends and family.  Your restaurant’s décor plays a key role in attracting new clients and retaining existing ones – it tells them all about what you stand for, what your restaurant stands for!

Canvas prints can be a very elegant yet cheap way of showcasing your restaurant. Below are some ideas to showcase your restaurant:

Your signature dishes on the canvas

Your restaurant is unique and has its own signature dishes. Best way to draw attention is to put those beautiful creations on to a canvas and decorate across your property.  These will not only attract attention; it can be a very good way to increase sales of your best dishes.

Fresh ingredients on canvas

Next to claiming that you use the freshest produce, is to put the pictures of them on canvas and let them adorn your walls. It is sure to create a huge positive energy and impact and your patrons will enjoy every bite!

Photos of City or Country Corresponding to Cuisine on Canvas

Depending on what cuisine you specialize on, putting pictures of the specific city or country can create the right ambience and mood for your patrons. These cheap canvas prints can be a great source of conversation and ring in nostalgic memories leading to a very engaging relationship with your restaurant and food

Themed Pictures on Canvas

So yours is a Superhero restaurant OR is it Hollywood special? A great way to adorn walls with superheroes, Hollywood stars or the specific themed photos is to put them on large canvas! Group them, super-size them or split them, canvases in different shapes and sizes can differentiate your restaurant’s ambience.

Quotations on Canvas

Another beautiful way to capture the essence of your restaurant is to have quotations, sayings or interesting couplets adorn your walls! Put them on canvas and hang them and see the interesting conversations flow.

Go ahead and engage your patrons and make your passion, your restaurant stands out! … and let Print Arcade help you make that conversation through Canvas!

Your Kid’s Birthday on A Canvas

Your kid’s birthday is one of the most important day of the year and is one that makes for many cherished memories across your lifetime. It’s a celebration with friends and family.

Kid’s birthday is a perfect opportunity to capture many special photos and put them on beautiful canvases. Here are the 5 birthday photos you must capture at your kid’s birthday and frame them:

Your Kid in His/her Special Birthday Attire
Every birthday is a new experience and a new attire for the birthday kid. Why not capture the moment? It’s difficult to describe to someone how beautiful your kid looked, or how awesome the attire was on the day unless the photo is captured as an eternal memory on the canvas.

The Birthday Cake
Next only to the birthday cake comes the special cake. Every year a new design and a new look make the birthdays special. Your kid in the special attire with the special cake is a special memory to put on canvas print!

Blowing of the Candles
Blowing of the candles mark the birthday ceremony and You don’t want to miss this photo.  Take this photo and put it in on a canvas for the world to see how your kid looked when he blew those set of candles.

First bite of Cake
What can be more special than capturing the moment when you and your partner put the first slice of cake in your kid’s mouth and the big bite! Yummy….! Perfect moment to capture the family joy. If you enjoy some cake-face-decoration, it can be an interesting variation to capture on canvas photo post bite.

Photo with Family & Friends
Capture all your family and friends in best of their attires for a wonderful Birthday family photo!  Nothing better than seeing those smiling faces all wishing a great future for your kid! You can have a group photo of your kid and his/her friends as another special canvas moment to capture!

Apart from the above, there are thousands of photos to take, and a million memories to share, and let every photo tell a story on cheap canvas prints.

Go ahead and capture the beautiful moments and let PrintArcade help you frame them on canvas forever at real cheap rates!