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Photos on canvas: How long will they last

If you are a photographer or a photo collector you no doubt have wondered how long your images will last. As we contemplate this idea we can begin to see how this takes root in the core fundamentals of photography. We capture fleeting moments never to be repeated as time keeps on ticking into the future. So then when we reflect on this it is important to us that our prints look as good as they did the day we printed even 100 years from now if possible.

Is this a realistic expectation? How can one determine the longevity potential of a photo on canvas? To consumers the importance of this question grows when money is being paid for photo canvas prints.

The barometer by which these questions are answered consist of a few variables.
Not everyone lives in the same environment so then obviously, images will be displayed under differing circumstances. Some display areas will have more or less light, moister, ext. Some images will be displayed under glass others not under glass. Some framed, some unframed. These are what we consider environmental conditions that have a bearing on the longevity of a photo on canvas. The other factors consist of the materials that are used to create the photo on canvas.

Wilhelm Imaging Research Inc. is considered by most to be the company that has made the largest contribution to understanding “Print Permanence”. "Display Permanence Ratings" is a term I first heard coined by this company to describe a number of tests that can be used in a relative way to determine the longevity of prints on display. Wilhelm Imaging Research Inc is a third party company and as such, they are not in the business of manufacturing printers or printing materials but rather, they are a research company dedicated to research that is objective and non partial. In their test environments they expose prints to light, humidity, ozone, and other elements. By means of their testing they have shown that quality inks, quality canvas, quality printers and finally quality sealers, used in connection with one another can result in photo canvas prints with life expectancies ranging between 60 and 142 years without "noticeable fading". The test environments that contributed to this knowledge consisted of these constant features. Twelve hours of light a day with an exposure brightness of 450 Lux. temperatures fixed at 75 degrees Fahrenheit with the humidity being 60%. These test environments are common in many household display areas.

Professionals and consumers alike benefit by information like this.
It is then information like this that puts responsibility upon print makers to be educated.
Accordingly print shops need to choose canvases that are archival and that are backed by the company that manufactures the canvas with a guarantee that the canvas will outlast the inks that are used to print on them.

In addition the inks must be archival with a tried and true reputation like Epson Ultra Chrome K3™ inks.

Sealers should have UV protecting properties. The sealer should also encapsulate the inks protecting them from ozone. It should also be water resistant or even water proof. Although I do not recommend trying the following with a purchased canvas, at present I am using a sealer that is so water resistant that when I hold the canvas under the faucet for ten second the water just rolls off without noticeable effects to the canvas.

All things considered ZaZaGallery strives to stay abreast of the ever emerging changes in the printing industry and so then we can confidently offer a photo on canvas product with a life expectancy of 100 years when displayed under reasonable conditions.

At ZaZa Gallery we have a 30 day money back guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, simply return the product within 30 days and we will refund you the cost of the product. Its that simple. We want you to be happy with your canvas and if your not then nobody wins so, if you your picture is damaged we replace it and if your not happy with the product send it back and we will give you your money back.

We do not mind if you pay with a check. If you choose to pay with a check simply mail the check to our address listed on your invoice and make the check payable to Senta Parker Photography. Once we receive the check and the funds are verified we will ship your photo on canvas

Photos on Canvas Make Great Wedding Favors

By April Eddleman

Looking for a unique wedding favor idea? Think framed photos are old-fashioned? Want a new way to share special images with your guests? Then canvas photos are for you!

Canvas photos are more than just plain-old pictures. When your favorite photograph is set on canvas, an air of art and romance is added. Canvas photos allow you to see and feel your picture like never before. Your most treasured memories seem to come alive again- you’ll feel just as animated as you did when the pictures were taken! That’s why canvas photos make such excellent wedding favors. When your guests take their photo home with them, they’ll recall the magical moments of your wedding every time they set eyes on it.

If you’re thinking of incorporating canvas photos into your wedding, begin by picking out your favorite engagement photo, vacation picture, or any other romantic occasion you’ve captured . Canvas craftsmen will transfer your photo onto canvas and it around a durable frame. Photos are available in almost every size, from an 8 x 10 souvenir to a 20 x 30 mantel-size portrait. And they are truly an inexpensive option. With prices starting at $25, everyone can afford these artistic favors!

There are so many great ways to integrate canvas photos into your wedding. Use them as place cards. Display the photos on a table near the front door of the reception hall. Have your guests’ names written on cards set in front of each photo. You can choose to use the same photo for every guest, or present an individualized picture to each attendee. Give your sister that photo of the two of you at summer camp, or present your grandparents with the family portrait taken last Summer. Write a note of thanks on the back of each of the photos for an extra special touch, and a souvenir your guests will truly treasure!

You can also use canvas photos as creative gifts for your bridal party! Bestow your bridesmaids with pictures of the bachelorette party, what better way to remember a girls’ night out? You and your groom can show gratitude toward your parents with the gift of a beloved memory captured on canvas, perhaps your engagement photo or a portrait from your first family vacation together. Best of all, you can grant your groom a loving and lasting remembrance by presenting him with a picture of your most romantic moment together- whether it be romantic or sweet, there’s no better gift to give the one you love.

Canvas photos make a great gift for the bride and groom as well! Instead of the same old matted photo signed by guests with a Sharpie, trade-in this tiresome tradition for a creative canvas concept! Set a photo of you and your sweetheart in an area easily accessible to your guests. Request that they sign the back of the portrait with an acid free pen and include some of their favorite memories, best wishes, or marital advice! It’s a fun and festive way to involve partygoers.

Create a new tradition at your wedding, with creative canvas photos!

Myths about Printing pictures on canvas

“I would put my pictures on a canvas print,” one well-known photographer friend once told me, “but it’s too expensive, takes too long, and I can’t afford the loss in quality for all my detailed shots.”

For some reason, people are still under the impression that printing photos on canvas is a costly endeavor which takes weeks to complete. Fifteen, twenty—even ten years ago—that may have been the case. Like all technology, however, canvas photos have become an increasingly economical choice, and as computer technology increased, so did the abilities of technicians to get your photos on canvas. Now with digital cameras, printing on canvas is no more expensive than printing on high-quality photo paper. In many instances, it’s even cheaper.

Here are some of the common myths about printing on canvas, and the truth of the matter.

Myth 1: Printing pictures on canvas is way too expensive for me!

False. Ten years ago, it was impossible to find a quality business which could print your photos on canvas for less than $100-200. That’s true. Now, however, thanks to the increased technology and the increased skills of those who dedicate themselves to the art of canvas printing, high-quality canvas prints can be purchased under $50. At ZaZaGallery, for example, you can purchase canvas prints on museum-quality material starting at only $25, well within the average range charged by photo printing and framing establishments to put your pictures on traditional materials.

Myth 2: If I get my photo printed on canvas, it will take forever to get it back.

False. Once again, ten years ago this may have been true. To take a photograph from film, develop it, and then transfer it to canvas was a painstaking and lengthy process. Thanks to digital cameras, those steps are now largely simplified, lowering the turnaround time of your canvas prints and passing the savings on to you. Many people who order photos printed on canvas can expect an average time of one week to pass before their order is shipped; at the aforementioned ZaZaGallery, that time is considerably less, as they promise to ship your canvas photos to you within 2-3 business days.

Myth 3: Canvas prints look tacky. You miss out on quality, and you can tell it’s just a picture printed on there.

 False. When you look at a normal photograph, are you concerned people can tell it’s just a picture printed on paper? No! Because the material it’s printed on is high-quality, and the technicians have taken painstaking care to ensure that photos have the best quality possible. Canvas printing is no different. With a professional canvas print, your picture will look like it was weaved straight into the material—not printed on top of it. Professionals skilled in the art of printing, stretching, and mounting canvas prints also make sure to utilize patience, deft fingers, and years of experience to make sure your photo is printed, lined up, and stretched perfectly. Using the carpenter motto of “measure twice, cut once” you can rest assured that your photo’s size, positioning, and quality will be checked and double checked before a single staple enters the frame.

As you can see, canvas printing isn’t quite what most people still think it is. Once considered a format fit only for artists and the upper-class, the lower prices, quicker turnaround, and increased quality of canvas printing gives all photographers a canvas to paint their artistic expression and memories on.

So if you or your friends are deciding not to print your photos on canvas because of those purveying myths, do yourselves both a favor and remember that they’re just that: myths.