Photo Blog- "Find your Latitude..."

Lately we are hearing the same thing from gallery customers. "We just finished remodeling, its all shades of gray and white and it's... nice... but we need some color!" Is your monochromatic space feeling a little bland? It's a common problem. People see the rooms that are on trend right now and think: "That's what I need! I need to feel relaxed and less stressed. That will do it!" But there is looking at a room and living in a room. Once the reality on living in a monochromatic space sets in, it may not be the sweet spot you...

Breaching whale “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.” - Jacques-Yves Cousteau As nature photographers with an emphasis on the ocean and marine wildlife, we spend a lot of time on the ocean. The earth's largest mammal never ceases to take our breath away... each and every encounter is so special. Fascinating facts about whales Gray whales have one of the longest yearly migrations of any mammal...up to 10,000 miles round trip. Killer whales can live more than...

In the last few weeks, our community has been rocked with a devastating fire and heartbreaking mudslide. This place that we call home looks very different, and it feels very different. We have a unique niche- part art, and part heart. When our Latitudes Family stops by now, we ask for their status update and hold our breath. More often than not, our exhale is with relief that their homes were spared... but sometimes it is a sigh of sorrow. We love our community and hate to see it suffering. One thing we weren't expecting, was to hear from our...

We often get asked how to properly light our artwork. When artwork is lit well, it becomes the focal point of the room and can look lit from within. There are many ways to light art, this is the method we prefer. Distance from art: Based on your ceiling height and artwork hanging height, angle the light down at a 30° angle to reduce glare. Spread of light: Cross directional lights mean wider spread of light, less hot spots, more even coverage. Once you have determined the distance from the art to install your lights, you need to determine how...

Employee & Corporate Gifts Let your employees know just how much you appreciate them with a gift of art. We have many small items you can mix and match to create a custom package for every member of your team. Some popular company gifts include our Coffee Table Book, and the Book Bag Bundle (Ventura Gallery exclusive), 10"x10" Modern Wood Prints, Gift Certificates and our NEW Latitudes Calendars, available in desktop and traditional wall mount styles. Give a gift that lasts all year and makes your team even stronger. Need more ideas? Check out our Stocking Stuffers post and our...

Holiday Gift Guide Give a gift that will wow this year, and find something for everyone on your list! Our images are available in any size and finish, with many available in stock and ready to grab & go. Few things can transform a space, as simply and quickly as art. It has the power to change the entire feel of any room, and since many of our days are spent indoors, it is the perfect way to change your world. Surround yourself with things that you love. Art gifts for Her Art gifts for Him Art gifts- Photographer Picks...