What Happens After You Upload a Photo to Our Website
(Estimated read time: 4–5 minutes)
When you upload a photo to our website, it probably feels simple.
A few clicks, a file selected, an order placed.
What you don’t see is everything that happens after that moment — the checks, the decisions, and the hands-on work that turn a digital file into a finished canvas you’ll actually be proud to hang on your wall.
I want to walk you through that process, step by step, so you know exactly how your photo is treated once it reaches us.
Step 1: Your Photo Lands in Our System (Not a Machine)
The first thing to know is this: your file doesn’t go straight to a printer. It’s reviewed by a real person first.
We look at:
- The resolution of your image
- Any potential cropping issues
- Overall clarity and sharpness
If something doesn’t look right, we pause. We don’t force prints through just to get orders out the door.
Step 2: We Check Resolution (And Why This Matters)
Resolution is one of the most misunderstood parts of printing.
A photo can look great on your phone or laptop and fail when printed large. That’s because screens hide imperfections that prints reveal.
Before anything moves forward, we check:
- Pixel dimensions
- Whether minor adjustments can improve the result
Sometimes the solution is simple. Sometimes it’s choosing a different size. Either way, we don’t guess.
Step 3: Preparing the File for Canvas (This Is Where Quality Is Won)
Printing on canvas is different from printing on paper.
Canvas has texture, stretch, and depth — which means your image needs to be prepared specifically for it.
At this point we:
- Ensure important details won’t wrap around the edges
- Prepare the borders for stretching
- Fine-tune any small details when needed (removing dust/lint from a picture, etc)
These are minor things, but they’re the difference between a canvas that looks “okay” and one that feels like a piece of art.
Step 4: Printing In-House (So Nothing Is Outsourced or Rushed)
Every canvas is printed in-house.
We don’t send your order to a third-party lab. We don’t batch rush jobs. And we don’t rely on automated color guessing.
Printing in-house means:
- We control color and consistency
- We can catch issues immediately
- We can reprint if something isn’t right
If a print doesn’t meet our standard, it doesn’t move forward. Simple as that.
Step 5: Stretching by Hand, Not by Shortcut
Stretching is done by hand, carefully pulling and wrapping the canvas around a traditional pine wood frame. This step affects how the final piece looks more than most people realize.
We pay close attention to:
- Corner folds
- Tension across the surface
- Alignment of the image on the frame
No loose corners. No ripples. No rushed shortcuts. Truly handmade.
Step 6: Final Inspection Before It Ever Gets Packed
Before your canvas is wrapped or boxed, it goes through a final inspection.
We check:
- Print quality and clarity
- Surface defects
- Frame alignment
If we wouldn’t hang it ourselves, it doesn’t ship.
Why We Do It This Way
We know most people only print photos occasionally — often for something meaningful.
That’s why we treat every order like it matters, because it does.
Whether it’s a family photo, a memory, or something you’ve held onto for years, our job is to make sure it’s handled with care from upload to delivery.
If you’re ready to turn a photo into a canvas, you can upload it here. And if you’re not sure whether your photo will work, just reach out — we’re always happy to take a look before you order.
Cheers
