SUMMARY
To create a massive, highly detailed print of the Angel Oak, the photographer eschewed wide-angle lenses for a series of vertical shots at 50-70mm, a technique learned from Elia Locardi. Shooting handheld without a tripod required stabilizing the body and maintaining consistent framing with 30% overlap between images. Post-processing in Photoshop involved stitching the images, removing distractions, and fine-tuning the composition. The final image was then printed in multiple large formats by Lumaprints, including a 115-inch canvas, a framed fine art print, and a metal print, with the framed version being the most impactful.
TAKEAWAYS
Vertical image stitching was used to achieve high resolution for a 10-foot wide panorama of the Angel Oak.
Handheld shooting without a tripod required body stabilization and consistent framing with image overlap.
Photoshop's Photomerge feature was used to stitch images and remove distractions.
Lumaprints produced multiple large-format prints, including canvas, framed fine art, and metal options.