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Except for truly spectacular pictures (and I don’t take many of those), I rarely print my vacation photos. I’m generally content to post my images online, share them with friends, and relive the trip virtually – all without harming a single tree or spending too much cash.
Even so, there’s something romantic about seeing a printed, physical portrait of the places I’ve visited, which is why I love Photos to Art (www.photostoart.com), an offshoot of online home décor store Art.com that converts digital images into wall-worthy prints, canvases, and other framed pieces of art.
I tested the service earlier this month, and it’s pretty straightforward: Upload your best photos (I opted for a candid scene of a bookseller setting up shop on a Madrid side street), select the size you’d like (you can print high-resolution photos as large as 42” x 64”), and choose a frame. I went for the wood-mounted version, but canvas prints, acrylic-mounted photos, classic frames, and plain prints are also available.
Prices are comparable to – or cheaper than – other online framing services: An 8” x 10” canvas-wrapped photo costs $49.99 on Cafepress.com, while Photos to Art charges $29.99 for its canvas option; and a simple, 8” x 10” wooden frame on KodakGallery.com costs $30, while Photos to Art charges $34.99 for a similar version.
The verdict: I don’t plan to submit my photography to a gallery any time soon, but the vibrant colors and professional display gave my snapshots a decidedly less amateurish air. Plus, whenever I see that narrow alleyway stocked with books, I remember my trip to Spain – and am inspired to take off again.
Ready to show off your own snapshots? Now through April 27, ShermansTravel.com readers can slice 20 percent off their entire purchase; just enter coupon code SHERMANSTRAVEL at checkout (and read the fine print below).
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