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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 31727, member: 636"] Prints help you show off pictures you love. You can hang them up at home, give them as presents, or share them with friends. Making prints happens in two ways - do it yourself or pay someone else. Local photo places can make prints when you lack the right tools or know-how. First, grab what you need—a good camera, something to hold it steady, soft lights, and maybe a scanner. Taking photos of your art creates amazing prints cheaply. Put your artwork flat on the floor instead of hanging it up. This helps you capture every part of your picture without missing edges. Some art looks better in different places. Watercolors might shine outdoors, where natural light brings out their colors. Other pieces work better inside, where you control every light source. Choose the spot that makes your art look its best before snapping any photos. Think about how people will see your prints later. Want a print that stands alone on walls? Use bright lights or natural sunlight. Need photos just to show what you made? Use plain backgrounds that won't distract from your work. Always match your photo style to what matters most about your art. Use something steady to hold your camera. Change settings like how fast it takes pictures and how much light comes in. These small changes make huge differences in your final prints. Your camera has controls for brightness, focus areas, and how quickly it reacts to light. Learn these basics for better art photos. Fix your pictures with computer programs before printing. Many artists use Photoshop, Lightroom or free options like GIMP. These tools let you adjust colors exactly how you want them. Pick color settings that match whatever will print your pictures. This keeps your prints looking like what you see on screen. Prints let people enjoy your art even when they can't visit galleries. They cost less than the original pieces but still look fantastic. Many artists frame their prints to make them fancier, though unframed ones save money and still look great on walls. Lots of artists print stuff at home, especially those who sell stickers, cards, or small frames. Home printers work really well these days. You can make odd sizes that stores don't offer. Serious print makers buy special equipment for their homes. They make money selling various sizes and types of prints. Photography often happens alone but helps express who you are. Many photographers want everyone to see what they create. Knowing how to photograph your artwork properly means any photo lab can turn it into beautiful prints. The right techniques make sure your prints look exactly like your original work. [/QUOTE]

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