| Passport Rules Have Changed – Be Ready With a Trip to Hampton Photo Arts |
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The changing security picture has forced governments around the world, including the United States, to tighten up their passport requirements. If you have not traveled outside the U.S. for awhile, you might be surprised at just how strict these new identification guidelines have become, and how they can affect your upcoming travel plans.
Not having a passport can delay, and even destroy, your travel plans, so take the time to get your passport today. Keep in mind that the waiting times for passports have increased, as more and more people discover that they now need this vital document for even the simplest cross-border travel. Plan to leave at least 6-8 weeks for the receipt of your passport, and make sure you have all your documentation before you submit the passport application. One of the requirements for a new passport is to have two quality passport photos taken. At Hampton Photo Arts, we will be happy to accommodate that part of the passport application process. You do not need an appointment to have your passport photos taken at Hampton Photo Arts. Just stop in, and any of our photographers can provide you with the passport photos you need to get your application processed quickly and accurately. With a little help from Hampton Photo Arts, you will be on your way to that exotic vacation before you know it. |
You probably already know that you need a valid U.S. passport to travel to Europe, Asia and other exotic destinations. But did you know that you now need a passport booklet or passport card to enter Canada and Mexico as well? If you are traveling throughout New England and want to take in the beauty of Canada during your vacation, you will be unable to do so without a valid passport. The same is true if you, or someone you loves, plans to vacation at one those trendy Mexican resorts this winter. No matter where in the world you plan to go, you will need a valid passport to get there and back again.
| Canvas Printing |
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Printing on canvas is incredibly versatile and a great way to create a ready-to-hang image or artwork. Every canvas that we print is protected with a UV coated acrylic finish to guard the print from dust, moisture and fading. Do you want your canvas stretched on bars or non-stretched? Framed or unframed? Customize the work to make it truly your own. |
| Art Prints – How are they made? |
 Photography by Laurie Barone-Shafer Here are a few tips, tricks and techniques on how to make art print poster ready photographs and print ready digital files. Don’t get overwhelmed, there is a lot of information here, but a lot of it is just intuitive. Well, a bit of patience will always help. First thing – Photo Size |
| Learning to Paint Watercolors |
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Watercolor is an easy, fun medium for creating art. Color theory, composition and design can be explored freely with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes. Several techniques may be used with watercolors for varying effects including painting wet on wet, wet on dry, layering washes, and more. Watercolor paper comes in cold press, hot press, and rough. Rough paper has the most texture, and its hills and valleys can result in interesting effects when paint is added. Hot press is the smoothest and has the finest texture. Cold press has a moderate amount of texture and is the paper most commonly chosen by watercolor artists. Watercolor paper comes in several weights ranging from 90 lb. to 300 lb. based on the pounds per ream of paper. Most artists prefer to use at least 140 lb. paper. Papers vary somewhat between manufacturers, so sampling different papers is advisable. Paper can be purchased in pads, in blocks or in large sheets. The large sheets are usually the most economical and can be torn into whatever size is desired. |