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Photography as Art You already use your camera to capture your precious memories, but have you ever considered your photographs as art? Recently, a 1904 photograph by Edward Stetchen sold for nearly $3 Million US at Sotheby's in New York, proving once again that outstanding photographs are as desirable to art collectors and museums as paintings. Photographers like Ansel Adams and Henri-Carter Bresson are considered among the greatest artists of the 20th Century and their works are highly prized. While your work may not end up in the Louvre or MOMA, your photographs are a great and affordable way to spruce up your home. Think of how elegant your living room will look if tastefully decorated with your own unique pictures. Consider your family room, basement, or den. You can proudly display your photographs in any setting and achieve a wide range of effects and moods simply by selecting interesting images you've taken, enlarging them and framing them in a way that complements your décor. If you're thinking you couldn't possibly have any pictures worth framing, take out your albums and shoeboxes or browse through the contents of your hard drive. You'll surely find a number of outstanding shots that are more than suitable for framing. Look for unusual snaps of your family, landscapes, and colourful images. You can even use imaging software to add special effects or crop your pictures for artistic effect. Choosing your Pictures Start by choosing your pictures. Select more than you're planning to frame, that way you can explore different possibilities before making your final choice. Think of themes and common visual elements: subject, colour, location, etc. Try to match your walls and furniture. Use images that help to generate the desired atmosphere of the space you're decorating. Converting your Pictures to Black & White One great way to add elegance to your surroundings is to convert your images to black & white. Some of the world's most famous photographs are B&W and many art photographers don't shoot in colour at all. Just think of how impressed your friends and family will be when they see your pictures done up in the manner of the world's most seasoned pros. You can use image editing software to convert your images or you can trust them to a photography expert at any Black's location.   Photography as Art Continued: [1] [2] [3]    Resources: Inside Photography as Art: This frame tutorial, will inspire you to look at your photographs in a completely new way. The empty or drably decorated walls in your home can undergo an instant makeover using images you probably already have. Here is some advice to get you started: enlarging your pictures, selecting the right frame, arranging on a wall and some easy to do projects. To make the most of your framed photographs, Black's recommends: Frames A great selection of quality frames to suit all your requirements. Photogifts At Black's you're not just limited to frames. We also offer a unique line of gifts such as blankets, decorative plates, books, etc. that can feature your photos. Advice Our associates can help you put it all together or work with your special needs whether that's enlarging, colour manipulation, photo restoration, etc. Processing Trust your photo processing to the experts. Check out our full range of photographic services and you'll discover the highest quality photographic prints available - done fast - in as little as one hour. Ask for Black's VividPrints and you'll receive images that are brighter, sharper and more vivid than the competition. Remember if your photos are worth printing, they're worth printing at Black's. Other Photo Tutorials: Digital Workflow Portraits Pets Flowers/Macro Birthdays Action Night/Low-Light

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