I spent the past couple of weeks making almost fifteen large prints for a client. Image sizes were 13X20 and 16X24. Boy, it was fun. I’ve worked with these images over the years. They were all 10X15. But kicking them up even just one notch takes them into an entirely different realm.
Royal Succession (2005)
Even what seems like a modest step from 10X15 to 13X20 makes a huge difference. There’s more to it than just the impact of a larger image. Subtle details emerge that are are not readily apparent at the smaller size. Colors seem a little more vibrant. The image feels more spacious. And there are a lot more impressions that are difficult to put in words.
It’s difficult to really get the true impact of some images when they are small. Granted, some images work best when they’re small. But others beg to be large.
So if you haven’t done so yet, take a couple of your images and blow them up. If you have a printer that can print larger sizes, do so. If you don’t have a large enough printer or use a lab, go ahead and get a 16X20 if you have done this before. You’ll be really glad you did.
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