First you need a photo that your dad will like. You can take a snapshot or dig out an existing photo from your computer or photo album. A digital photo is perfect but if you only have hardcopies you can still do this. You can scan the photo or send it in and have the printer scan it for you. If you go this route the printer will place the photo online for you to view and make a decision on. You need to have the rights to the photo of course. A reputable printer will not accept material that is copy write protected unless you obtain the rights.

Second you must decide on the size and orientation of the canvas. Standard sizes of 8 x 10 all the way up to 30 x 40 are available. If you need a special size, digital canvas printing can go up to 54 x 80 in custom sizes. At this time you should decide if you want standard stretched canvas or one of the gallery wraps. These wraps come with or with out borders are better viewed than explained. This link www.canvaspress.com should help you visualize your photo in finished condition.

Third, you must select any special treatments you would like. The digital canvas printing company can change your photo to a black and white image or even Sepia. If you need to have redeye removed from the image or need it touched up or color corrected this is the time to select those services.

If you want to bump the “wow factor” of the photo up a notch the printer can have your photo worked on by a professional artist. The artist can do lots of things to the photo. He can add brush strokes to give the appearance of a painting or even add improvisations.

Fourth, you will upload your photo to the company website. This is assuming you did not send in a hard copy in step one. On the website you will find explanations of how your privacy and your photo are protected. At this point you may leave any comments or instructions that you think necessary.

During this entire process a running total has been displayed at the bottom of the web page. If you go back and change any of your decisions the price at the bottom will automatically adjust. When you have settled on the price that is right for you, just add the print to the shopping cart and check out. You will receive a total of print cost and taxes. Just pay with one of the accepted forms of payment and you are finished.

At this point all you need to do is sit and wait for the postman to bring your Fathers Day present to the door. I know he will be as happy to receive it as you are to give it. I hope these guidelines will give you the confidence to jump into the world of digital canvas printing.