National Photography Month

National Photography Month is the time to celebrate photography and photographers everywhere. It was officially recognized by Congress in 1987 and its primary sponsor is the American Photography Association who host a number of activities during this month including a photo contest and free APA membership giveaways to those who submit photographs. This month long observance of photography is meant to help people understand and appreciate the importance of photography and how it is used as a medium to capture and keep ones most treasured memories and moments. For this month I hope that everyone takes some time  to take new photos and capture more memories, and reminisce through the old ones. 

We would love it if you posted a photo that you took, so please feel free!

Here are some photo's that we have personally taken and really love, enjoy.

Akko, Israel

Camels in the desert

Eiffel Tower

There are so many ways to have fun with photos as well, here is a fun way to transfer your photos onto canvas!

What you will need:

1. Stretched canvas 

2. Gel medium 

3. Paint brush 

4. The image you want to transfer (laser copy)

5. Spray bottle filled with water.

**Remember, your image will print reversed. 

Steps:

1. Completely cover your canvas with gel medium. Use a heavy coat. 

2. Press the photo copy onto the canvas and let it dry for several hours or overnight. 

3. After your image is completely dry, use a spray bottle to wet the top of the paper. 

4. Rub the surface with your fingers until pieces of the paper start coming off. When pieces start coming up your image will be revealed. This step takes patience and is messy! Be careful not to rub too hard as this can remove your transfer on accident. Continue until all the paper is removed and the image is completely visible! 5. Cover your canvas with one more coat of gel medium to seal and protect the image.

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