Ahhh…Vacation!

Jul 1

Framing Your Travel Memories

Vacation is a special time of year when you relax and get away from the craziness of reality, creating powerful memories of your time with friends and family. You work hard all year for your vacation, planning it carefully, counting down the days...and it's over before you know it. What do you have to show for it besides a couple of extra pounds and a gorgeous tan? You've got your memories! You bought souvenirs, took amazing photos, and documented your journey. Bring those items to us so we can help bring your vacation memories back to life. Relive the fun and excitement of your travels by seeing them custom framed on your wall every day.

SOUVENIRS
that work well for framing:

PHOTOS
that make interesting frames:

VACATIONS ARE IMPORTANT!

Don't cheat yourself, vacations are important! A vacation can increase creativity, reduce stress, and produce memories for a lifetime. We'd love to help you relive your favorite vacation every day. Stop by with your photos and souvenirs to see how custom framing can turn a boring scrapbook into a daily conversation piece.

Hang framed vacation photos in a place where they can be viewed daily. Guaranteed smiles!

VACATION BUCKET LIST

According to a recent survey by the US News & World Report, Rome is one of the world's best places to visit. What's on your bucket list?

TAKE A BETTER DIGITAL PHOTO

Clean your lens! A dirty lens can ruin several, if not all the pics you take. Many newer phones will warn you if they sense a smudged lens.
Take your time. Even top-of-the-line digital cameras may need time to auto-adjust focus to lighting conditions and action speeds.
If you want to take a photo of a person not in your party, always ask permission!
Consider lighting. Most photographers encourage the use of natural lighting to illuminate your image (early morning or evening will avoid the tourist crowd). Try to get the subject in the light, not backlit, for a clear shot.
If you are taking selfies, don't forget to show where you are! Turn your phone to landscape and put yourself on one side. Or in portrait mode, put yourself at the bottom.

6. Silhouette
Some dramatic vacation photos are in silhouette, with a setting sun in the background. The contrast makes a vivid image.

7. Action Shots
For action shots where the subject is moving rapidly, use "burst-mode" to take multiple pics per second from which you can choose the perfect image.

8. Create a Theme
Pose your subjects with a theme. Photograph a row of bare feet. Or have everybody's back to the camera. Act like they are scaling a monument instead of just starting at it.

9. Filters
Don't forget filter apps, just for fun - vintage, rainbow, black and white, etc. You can find all kinds of effects to apply using your phone or social network.

What are Your Favorite
VACATION MEMORIES?

No two vacations are alike. Your photos and souvenirs will vary based on what kind of trip you took. Because each framing project is custom, we can create a display that is as unique as your vacation. Wouldn't you like to display...