{"id":1112,"date":"2014-10-27T11:41:49","date_gmt":"2014-10-27T11:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canvasprintersonline.com.au\/blog\/?p=1112"},"modified":"2015-01-15T14:02:39","modified_gmt":"2015-01-15T14:02:39","slug":"costume-portrait-canvas-photo-prints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canvasprintersonline.com.au\/blog\/costume-portrait-canvas-photo-prints\/","title":{"rendered":"Marking the Season with Costume Portrait Canvas Photo Prints"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canvas photo prints are not only beautiful, they\u2019re flexible: Affordable and easy, they give you the power to constantly adjust the look and feel of your home, and then to go back to classic and beloved looks even years after you\u2019ve moved on. Few people take true advantage of the flexibility of the wall art in their homes. You don\u2019t necessarily have to change out the walls every other week \u2013 but you can have a tremendous effect simply by following the seasons. It\u2019s like having a whole new design in the room every few weeks or months.<\/p>\n

\"Mark<\/p>\n

Of course, sometimes that sort of flexibility is paralysing \u2013 sometimes we can\u2019t decide what to do. In those circumstances, one of the greatest resources we have for decoration is our own families, who come pre-packaged with loads of personality. Decorating for the seasons is a great way to schedule your design refreshments \u2013 and costumes can make your family portraits an incredible part of the plan.<\/p>\n

Canvas Photo Prints<\/strong> and Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Christmas season is always a natural trigger for a redesign of your home. If you think about it, pulling out the decorations and the heirlooms and putting up the tree are all really design actions. You\u2019re changing the colour palette and adding imagery \u2013 you\u2019re designing!<\/p>\n

\"Use<\/p>\n

Get your family into the act with seasonal costumes and settings. Whether it\u2019s Christmas, Valentine\u2019s Day, or St. Patrick\u2019s Day, a \u2018costume day\u2019 with the kids can be great fun, and all you need are a few great shots of them in full costume to have bespoke decorations for your walls that not only contribute to the design of the house, but increase the cheer and festivity of the occasion as well.<\/p>\n

The Artful Approach to Costumes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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You can take this approach all year \u2018round, of course \u2013 you don\u2019t have to wait for a special occasion. The kids, especially, will always be excited to dress up in a costume and pose for some awesome photos, and a basic backdrop or even just a little Photoshop can transform a simple photo of children in costume into amazing canvas photo prints. Here are a few simple ideas to kickstart the creativity and fun:<\/p>\n