FAQ
WHAT IS DYE-SUBLIMATION?

• In the hard surface dye sublimation industry, an image is printed onto dye sublimation transfer paper using dye-based inks and then transferred onto a specially coated surface with heat and pressure. The result is stunning with vibrant color and a unique dimensional quality.

DOES MY VIVID METAL PRINT NEED TO BE FRAMED UNDER GLASS?

• No. My vivid metal print's unique coating allows it to be showcased without the need for glass. Vivid metal prints are scratch resistant, waterproof, can be touched, and are easy to clean. Actually, framing is not needed at all and without the frame they have a clean and contemporary look.   

HOW DO I CLEAN MY VIVID METAL PRINT?

• Unlike other photo print media, My Vivid Metal Prints are easy to clean. Your metal print can be cleaned with a cloth and any all-purpose household cleaner. The cleaner can be sprayed directly on the surface of the print and then wiped with a cloth as needed.

The Sugarloaf Festival was a huge success. Many thanks to everyone that stopped by my booth!

During the month of April my photography will be included in the Ocean City Arts Center annual Photography Show. There will be an open house "Meet the Artists" event on April 12, 2019, between 7:00 PM til 8:30 PM. If you are in the area, feel free to stop by and visit the show. 








©Photo by C.T. Costa

Traveling Symphony of Color                                            

My latest photograph from this past Autumn, "Traveling Symphony of Color". This cool little bridge resides in Media, Pennsylvania and spans the Chester Creek. I love the way the vivid colors of the fall foliage sandwich this unique bridge. The mid-day, cloud covered, sky provided the perfect amount of diffused lighting to help bring out all the right highlights.

Side note:
I arrived at this location after picking up my youngest daughter from kindergarten. Although I typically go on shoots alone, out of all my kids, she seems to tolerate the "exploring", as I like to call it, better than her siblings. The bridge was a our first stop and almost the last stop of the day. As I was photographing the bridge, she managed to get both of her feet buried in the mud along the bank of the creek. Not overly upset, just a slight "Um Dad, help!". I went over and rescued her from the mud only to realize that her sneakers were still submerged. Carefully, I dug out the shoes and proceeded to clean them off. With the shoes in "acceptable" condition we continued on our way. We just had to figure out how to tell mom why her sneakers were now mud stained.