Tips For Creating Custom Picture Frames

If you have some photos or art that you would love to hang on your walls, but the standard plain picture frames at the store just aren't cutting it, you may want to consider creating a custom picture frame. A lot of people make the mistake of assuming that a custom frame is expensive and that they have to go through someone else in order to get one. That is not always the case, as you can sometimes make it yourself. Read More 

Live Event Painters For Weddings: A Fun Way To Capture The Big Day

While many weddings have photographers there to capture the moment, there actually exists an even more intimate method of remembering the big day. Live event painters offer a spectacular and unique way of capturing a wedding's details, pleasing both the married couple and their guests. Not only can artists be chosen based on painting style, but working directly with the artist beforehand can ensure specialized requests are included. Here is a brief look at some things to consider when hiring a live event painter for one's wedding. Read More 

Three Things You Need To Do After Inheriting An Art Collection

If you've recently been fortunate enough to inherit a loved one's fine art collection, you've probably already given some thought to where the individual pieces will fit into your home. However, it's also possible that the collection simply doesn't pair well with your personal decor preferences and overall style, and if that's the case, you may be wondering what you can do with the collection. Fine art holds too much value to be donated to a charity thrift shop, and you may also feel that trying to sell it yourself will put you in way over your head — after all, unless you're an art expert, pricing individual pieces or the collection as a whole is likely to be out of your wheelhouse. Read More 

How To Enhance Your Photography Business

If you enjoy taking pictures, you can make some extra money as a professional photographer. All you need to get started is a good camera and an eye for photography. However, if you find you enjoy the photography business, you may want to improve your services to attract more customers. Here are four ways you can do that: 1. Offer headshots. Headshot photography is a lucrative business. People need their portraits taken for all sorts of reasons. Read More 

Marketing Your First Short Film

As an independent short film director, you don't have a big studio or 10 employees behind you to market your creation. You have to do the marketing yourself or with the help of a few people you pay on an as-needed basis. What you should not do is avoid marketing altogether because you are afraid of failure or unsure of how to start. Without marketing, you won't have an audience. Here are some tips for marketing your short film. Read More