Wave Foam, lucky shot?
While working in the Gallery one day, I could not help but overhear a customer comment: “What a lucky shot; he must have been using a very expensive camera." It got me thinking ... are my shots in fact a product of expensive equipment, lucky coincidence or talent? The customer was commenting on the image, “Foamy Flute,” one of my most successful images. Now, I recognize the customer has no real understanding that the foam (captured in a frozen state) was actually breaking on the sand at a speed faster than the human eye can process or appreciate. The foam...
Art Gallery Question Of The Week - Image Integrity
"Heroin's Icy Curl", photographed by Steve Munch in Kauai's rich waters. As art consultants, we are often asked what is possible in our gallery. Each week we will highlight a FAQ on our blog to help you get the most out of your art shopping experience. Q: Do you Photoshop or "filter" your images to get those bright colors? A: No, we try to stay authentic to the original integrity of the image. Any images you see with especially vivid colors were shot with special film that brings out those colors. We time our photographs to maximize the lighting and...
Art Gallery Question Of The Week - Printing On Wood
40"x60" "Foamy Flute" Artisan Wood with Horizontal Slats As art consultants, we are often asked what is possible in our gallery. Each week we will highlight a FAQ on our blog to help you get the most out of your art shopping experience. Q: How do you get the images on wood? A: We have a local wood artist carve and shape the foundation. The edges and surface are prepped and the image is printed with a specially formulated ink, directly onto the finished wood foundation. Yes, it is a big printer! 30"x72" "La Playa Pier" Artisan Wood with Vertical...
Art Gallery Question Of The Week - Special Order Timeline
As art consultants, we are often asked what is possible in our gallery. Each week we will highlight a FAQ on our blog to help you get the most out of your art shopping experience. Q: How long does it take to get a special order? A: Since we do most of our printing in-house, our turnaround time is only about 2 weeks for prints, acrylic, and canvas. 3 weeks for metal, and 4-6 weeks for wood depending on what foundations we have in stock. If you have a special occasion or a firm deadline, we can often get your...
Art Gallery Question Of The Week - Who is the Photographer
As art consultants, we are often asked what is possible in our gallery. Each week we will highlight a FAQ on our blog to help you get the most out of your art shopping experience. Q: Who takes these photos? Do you accept other artists? A: All of the photos are by just two people, Stephanie Hogue and Steve Munch, the gallery owners and photographers. Both Stephanie and Steve were professional photographers before they met, Steve already owned a small photography studio as well as a golf shop, and Stephanie was a popular wedding and portrait photographer. The photographic universe...