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Which Picture Should I Have Put on Canvas?

posted 1 year ago in Photography
  • poll: Which picture should I put on the canvas?
    church kiss : (29 votes)
    26 %
    in front of reception venue : (40 votes)
    36 %
    flowers : (39 votes)
    35 %
    something else (describe below) : (3 votes)
    3 %
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    Jacqi    February 28, 2009  

    I got a free canvas print certificate, so I want to put one of our wedding pictures on it. I'm thinking something artsy, not very formal. What do you think?

    Which Picture Should I Have Put on Canvas? :  wedding Church KissWhich Picture Should I Have Put on Canvas? :  wedding YorktowneWhich Picture Should I Have Put on Canvas? :  wedding Artistic Flowers

     
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    Ryansgirl    October 22, 2011   Canada

    I really like the picture of you two in front of the church out of those choices.  What if you changed it to black and white?

     
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    OttawaBride2011    May 21, 2011   Ottawa, Ontario

    If you want something artsy I would definitely go with the one showcasing your flowers. They are all really nice though, so you can't go wrong!

     
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    jenziela    July 30, 2011  

    I like the first one the best.  The last one is very artsy, but depending on how it'd print on canvas you might only be able to make out the flowers. 

     
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    kitzy    June 2011  

    i LOVE the flowers picture!

     
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    soonerpsych    June 26, 2010   Oklahoman at heart, now in Southwest FL

    I like the idea of changing the first or last into black & white for a more "artsy" look as well.

     
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    chelseamorning    November 1, 2008   Washington, DC/Atlanta

    All three are beautiful. Which you pick depends on whether you want your photo to read "wedding." The flowers pic is the most artsy---it is a subtle tribute to your wedding day versus an obvious "this is from our wedding" photograph. Of the photos of you two, I love the one of you kissing at the altar but I think it would make a better picture if it was cropped so that you take up more of the frame. As they are now, I think the photo of you in front of the reception venue is the strongest photo, and that's the one I voted for.

     
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    AnneTossy    October 8, 2011   Virginia

    I voted for in front of reception place.. I think you guys look great!

     
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    Jacqi    February 28, 2009  

    Oh I totally didn't even think of black and white or cropping, but that's definitely an idea I will consider.

    Thanks for all your opinions!

     
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    jenandchris    October 22, 2011   live in Brooklyn, getting married in MA

    I love the first picture.  I love your veil, the altar, and the angle.  I would definitely go with that one!

     
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    KLP2010    October 30, 2010  

    While the current fave, number two is nice, it's the nice kind that makes a great framed print. I wouldn't make that one a canvas. I think a canvas of Number 1 would look AWESOME. Three would be nice too... but you'll loose some detail on a canvas and so your faces may be even less noticeable. 

    Also, your photog did a really nice job on the tones and editing. Please don't convert them to B&W yourself. They won't look as nice and will break copyright. I would ask your photog for B&W copies of any photos you may want that way. 

     

     
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    Jacqi    February 28, 2009  

    @KLP2010: That is such a great point about framed vs. on canvas!

    Regarding the copyright, I have full rights to the pictures to do whatever I want with them, so I wouldn't be infringing on copyright. But I see what you mean about it not looking as nice if I just change it to BW myself.

     
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    totheislnds    February 12, 2011   NC

    i loooove the 3rd with the flowers but i am unsure how it would look on canvas. i think the 1st would be safest. its a beautiufl picture and classic wedding pic

     
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    LetsGoPens    October 13, 2012   Pittsburgh

    I absolutely love the picture with your flowers.

     
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    Jacqi    February 28, 2009  

    Any more votes or opinions?

    I've never had anything printed on canvas before. Some people have suggested that the flowers pic may not print the best on canvas. Does anyone have any personal experience with photos like that on canvas?

     
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    neontl    April 2011   Seattle, WA

    I think the church one, though a sweet month, looks a bit too busy with the background. I like the second one!

     
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    KLP2010    October 30, 2010  

    It may also depend on what size canvas you plan on ordering.... Most will require cropping... 

     
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    Gemstone    July 2011   Cincinnati

    I voted #1. I really love the kiss, with the backdrop of the altar and the detailing of your veil. My second choice would be #2. I know you said you wanted artsy, but personally, I'd want a picture that highlighted my husband and me over my flowers. But that's just personal preference. :) No matter what, your photos are gorgeous and you can't go wrong!

     
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    Donnica22    August 27, 2011   Marietta, GA

    Definitely the flower pic! :)

     

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