Capture your favorite people and moments in a wonderful traditional portrait.  Based on your photos,  Phototownship artists create original, handmade works of art in watercolor, acrylic, oil, or charcoal.

It takes 4-20 days to finish these very personal pieces so order now to receive by Christmas.

Start by simply selecting one of the pieces below or going to Phototownship to browse all of our artists’ work.

Customized Splashed Colors Portrait

in Acrylic and Oil Painting on Canvas

Photo Effect & Photo Gift Idea by: iamgabz

Watercolor Portrait

Photo Effect & Photo Gift Idea by: bryanodaly

Handpainted Portraits- A3

Photo Effect & Photo Gift Idea by: dawnydawn

Sample Portrait 1

Photo Effect & Photo Gift Idea by: waltersimon

Customized Charcoal Portrait – Family

Photo Effect & Photo Gift Idea by: Rjrey

Have a wild costume?  Document the transformation through makeup, costume, etc. as you or your child are getting ready.  Keep the background simple so it doesn’t distract from your subject.  Maintain the same position in each photo for a fun slide show effect.  This will be easier to do if you place the camera on a tripod.  Tripods are also great if you are taking photos of yourself.  As usual, always shoot from your child’s height, not yours.

What are your favorite Halloween photo ideas? Please share in the comments.

And remember to transform your photos from good to wow by having snapshots professionally retouched at FixMyPhotos.com. Or transform your photos into personalised art by selecting any number of artists’ styles at PhotoTownship.com. (Both are sister sites to ThePhotoArtBlog.)

Photo by: Jeri Gloege

Once it is after dusk, you will need your flash.  The best flash photos are those taken close enough to allow the flash to light everything in the frame.  Filling the frame with your subject will also help you to avoid getting distracting stuff in the background of your picture.  Don’t worry about photographing your little devil from head-to-toe, and always shoot from her height or lower.  If you’re snapping pics of people in masks, take a second photo without the masks so you can identify everyone later on.

What are your favorite Halloween photo ideas? Please share in the comments.

And remember to transform your photos from good to wow by having snapshots professionally retouched at FixMyPhotos.com. Or transform your photos into personalised art by selecting any number of artists’ styles at PhotoTownship.com. (Both are sister sites to ThePhotoArtBlog.)

Photo by: jepoycamboy

To capture the eerie mood of Halloween in your photos, you need to get the lighting just right.  One way to do this is to take your Halloween photos at dusk.  There is just enough natural light to capture the glow of the jack-o-lanterns and the bright colors of the costumes.  Turn off your flash and use a tripod if possible.  Carved pumpkins can also add to the ominous tone.  For the best lighting effects, carve big openings and place several lights inside the pumpkins.  Once lit, the pumpkins can be used as props – with people holding them close to their faces or against the sky at dusk.

What are your favorite Halloween photo ideas? Please share in the comments.

And remember to transform your photos from good to wow by having snapshots professionally retouched at FixMyPhotos.com.  Or transform your photos into personalised art by selecting any number of artists’ styles at PhotoTownship.com.  (Both are sister sites to ThePhotoArtBlog.)

Photo by: Jim Crotty

Dave Danchuk is a Canadian scrollsaw artist who creates large colorful artwork by cutting a large piece of MDF or plywood into hundreds of small pieces using his scrollsaw. The pieces are then hand painted using acrylic paints. After that, the pieces are all glued on to a backing board.

You may visit http://phototownship.com/amazedcreations to get you favorite photos turn into custom made wooden art by Dave Danchuk.

You may also visit his website for some more works - http://amazedcreations.com/

Simone (video – making of the scrolled saw)

Simone

Heads Up

Dimebag Tribute Progression – video

Dimebag

Arlana & Garett

Easter is a great alternative to Christmas for the annual portrait. Take a photo when your family dresses up for church (if you do). Or just ask the kids to clean up and change into some bright clothes.

– Shoot outside at a spring-like location. Avoid the direct sun by choosing a shaded spot to reduce harsh shadows.

- Use your camera’s flash (even outdoors). It will make your family or child pop from the background and add a sparkle to their eyes.

- Shoot from your subjects’ eye level. And capture their candid expressions.

- Add some Easter props, such as bunnies, chicks, flowers, dyed eggs, etc.

What are your favorite Easter photo ideas? Please share in the comments.
And remember to transform your photos from good to wow by having snapshots professionally retouched at FixMyPhotos.com. Or transform your photos into personalized art by selecting any number of artists’ styles at PhotoTownship.com. (Both are sister sites to ThePhotoArtBlog.)

Photo by: Big D2112

Easter lends itself to some brilliant colors. Not just the vibrant colors of Easter eggs and traditional candies, but also spring flowers, green grass, and bright blue skies.

- Shoot still-life pictures of the Easter candies, eggs, bunnies, and other gifts.

- For outdoor shots, always use a flash, even on bright days.

- Think of complimentary colors when composing photos: blue & orange, red & green, red-purple & yellow-green, purple & yellow, etc…

What are your favorite Easter photo ideas? Please share in the comments.

And remember to transform your photos from good to wow by having snapshots professionally retouched at FixMyPhotos.com. Or transform your photos into personalized art by selecting any number of artists’ styles at PhotoTownship.com. (Both are sister sites to ThePhotoArtBlog.)

Photo by: Steve Webel

Sunday is Easter so this week we’re sharing some photography tips and ideas specifically for the spring holiday. Hope you enjoy.

Shopping for the Easter dress and bonnet. Coloring eggs. Preparing the Easter feast. All of these are great photo moments that lead up to the big day.

- When coloring the eggs, try to set up so that your kids will be facing the camera, with dyes and eggs in the foreground.

- Try to keep your subjects as far from a wall as possible. Otherwise, the flash will produce dark shadows behind them.

- Take close ups of small hands grabbing the prize at the egg hunt or dipping an egg into colorful dye.

What are your favorite Easter photo ideas? Please share in the comments.

And remember to transform your photos from good to wow by having snapshots professionally retouched at FixMyPhotos.com. Or transform your photos into personalized art by selecting any number of artists’ styles at PhotoTownship.com. (Both are sister sites to ThePhotoArtBlog.)

Photo by: Brittany Randolph

PhotoTownship changes the way we see photos, there are so many innovative ways to preserve our memories.

You will discover Super Cool Custom Photo Items on PhotoTownship.com , offered by various artists.

PhotoTownship is an online marketplace that connects Artists to Buyers seeking unique ways to transform their photos and preserve their memories. We have selected few items from PhotoTownship.com to share with you.

We would love your feedback and comments.

Couple Custom Portrait-with Pencil & Photoshop

Customized Photo Art from the Shop: iamgabz

Customized Needle-Felted Sculpture Bust

Customized Photo Product from the Shop: scribblenest

Duct tape portrait

Customized Photo Product  from the Shop: vicotria

Custom Digital Painting-Children

Customized Photo Art from the Shop: Floortjesart

Wooden Glass Photoframe

Non Customized Photo Item from the Shop: Tappu-ki-dukaan