Prints, 4x6, 8x10, Acrylic, Canvas?
Good questions, here are some guidelines on how to decide how to showcase the photos from your session.
Your photos from my camera are in a 2:3 aspect ratio, so if you choose a size that is outside of that ratio, you will need to crop your photo. For example, you choose a 8x10 for your print which is a 4:5 aspect ratio, you will lose 2 inches of your photo! This isn't necessarily a bad thing, if you have a frame in a certain size that will showcase your photo, the photo can always be cropped to fit and still look perfect.
Here are some guidelines on how to crop your photos without sacrificing your photo composition.
There are lots of options online for frames, and custom frame shops can build a frame specific to the size you want, and brick and mortar stores that carry standard frame sizes.
Acrylic and canvas prints are great for longevity of your prints, they do have their differences, and should be considered when ordering.
Canvas prints are generally 100% cotton stretched over a wooden frame and printed on with dye on an ink jet printer. They have a matte finish and a UV resistant coating to resist fading and cracking. They cost of a canvas print is less than an acrylic print. This is an older school type of print that has some character.
For acrylic, the photo is printed on paper, and mounted between 2 layers of acrylic. This gives a glossy, vibrant look for the print. These types of prints are more common in a commercial environment, like in reception areas and office spaces. They cost more than canvas prints.
