Valentine's Canvas Art: How to Choose the Best Photos

Romantic canvas prints make great gifts, but choosing the perfect photos takes thought. Read our guide to swoonsome romantic wall art!

Finding a stellar romantic gift for your significant other is easier said than done. That holds true whether it’s your first Valentine’s Day or your 20th wedding anniversary. But a romantic canvas print is the closest thing you’ll find to a surefire hit! Choose the right photos and you’ll exceed expectations on even the biggest romantic occasions.

And to help you out, we’ve put together a few suggestions for choosing the perfect pics. Good luck! We hope your romantic canvas will melt their heart – not just on the big day, but for years to come!

In this article:

• Finding the best pictures in your photo archive

• Focusing on what your partner loves to do

• When the little things work best

• Canvas prints that look to the future

Celebrate Your Memorable Moments

When we’re planning a romantic photo gift, many of us go straight for wedding photos and posed portraits. But less formal pictures can make beautiful canvas prints – and your photo storage is the perfect hunting ground. Think about your first vacation, first apartment, the café where you had your first date… Most of us take dozens of photos every day, so take a bit of time to go through your digital archives and you’re sure to find some stunning shots.

Pay Tribute to Your Partner’s Interests

As a rule, romantic photos focus on the couple together. But who said you need to follow the rules? If your partner is a passionate dancer, baker, or hiker (or has any other photogenic hobby) you can work that into your romantic gift. Just choose a photo of them following their passion and get it printed on canvas.

No doubt there’ll already be lots of appropriate pictures in your archive. If not, you can always arrange a professional photoshoot – just don’t let your partner know that the best photo is going to end up printed on canvas!

Focus on the Little Things

Sometimes it’s the small stuff that creates the magic. Those happy everyday moments together – walking arm in arm, gazing into each other’s eyes, or just reading in quiet companionship – make for perfect canvas photos. The little things can be just as memorable as the big blow-out events.

What if you (or your partner) are the camera-shy type? You can still get some stunning shots by focusing on details rather than faces! Whether you choose a close-up of an arm around the waist, or two hands side by side with wedding rings in view, the results can be wonderfully affecting.

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Use Prints for Inspiration

Romantic gifts don’t just show your commitment to the relationship – they can make a statement about your common life goals too. Have you both been dreaming about a new home or a round-the-world trip? Find a photo that embodies your dream, and get it printed on canvas. If there’s nothing in your digital archives that fits, you’ll find tons of high-quality pictures in free online photo banks.

Canvas prints are the perfect choice for any big romantic occasion, whether Valentine’s Day, your engagement party, or a big anniversary. A romantic photo on canvas is an original, touching gift that will be a beautiful tribute to your love – right there in the home you share.