Wall display examples

I love this time of year. I have a constant flow of deliveries and for me, it's like Christmas morning unwrapping client orders nearly every day of November and December. This week, I had two big canvas deliveries, one 16x20 and one 24x30. My husband, who usually just acts interested because he knows I get excited, actually really was. His comment for the first one (the 16x20) was, "it's great, but...", and my heart sank. He finished with - "it's too small, it needs to be bigger, a lot bigger." I totally agreed. I didn't get any pictures of that one, but did today when I got an unexpected delivery of the 24x30 canvas that was supposed to be delivered to Virginia (it will be making it's way to you Kristen, I promise). I have to admit, I was really kind of excited about the lab's error. Just meant I got to see the canvas, in all it's big, beautiful glory. And, being the person of opportunity, I decided to hang it on my wall.

I have wanted to do a post on this for quite some time. I can't tell you how many times I have clients order 5x7 prints and "Big" 8x10 prints for their walls. Here's the thing, unless you are literally a foot or two away from it, you will not see your image. My clients pay for a custom photography experience. They love their images and want to show them off but are often afraid of ordering big. Instead, they end up with lots of 5x7 that don't do the image justice in most cases. I have the most beautiful clients and, if I don't say so myself, we create some amazing images together of your families. SHOW THEM OFF!

I want to share an image in my own home. This is not how my wall typically looks, I love my work but don't typically display clients on the walls of my home. For reference, this sofa is actually a small, compact one (a little larger than a love seat, but not standard sofa length). If you ever make your way to my home, I suggest you don't ever sit on in. Molly, our 11 year old beagle has made this her personal perch. It is full of dog hair and horribly uncomfortable because she has squashed the stuffing out of the cushions. But, it will serve the purpose for today.

I have listed the print sizes for reference. As a general rule, desk prints (to be displayed on a table top in a frame) are 8x10 and smaller. That is because it's likely that you will be in close proximity to it. Prints this size can be picked up for closer looks without risking ruining a wall display. Wall prints are prints that are 11x14 or larger. You do not need to be right upon them in order to appreciate the subject matter.

So, next time you question what size print you will need, GO BIG! You won't regret it.

Mounting Options

Mounting prints is done for several reasons. The most common is to prevent warping of the print, particularly larger prints. Warping occurs from hanging over time, due to gravity and our humid Florida air. All prints 11x14 and larger come with a standard mount. In addition to function, mounting can be done for style reasons as well.

I offer four different mounting options as follows:


1) Standard Mount - is approximately 1/8" thick and helps to protect your print from warping and bending. They are thin enough to be placed in a frame. I recommend framing without glass to avoid having prints stuck to glass and mounted prints make this possible. Standard mounted prints can also be placed on an easel for display.


2) Foam Mount - prints are mounted to foam board that is approximately 3/16 inches thick that are resistant to warping. These prints are thin enough to fit in a frame if desired or may be placed without a frame on a shelf, easel or hung frameless on a wall.



3) Stand-outs - come with protective coating and are mounted on a 3/4" lightweight backing that gives a clean, modern and finished look to unframed images. Holes are included on the back of the mounts for easy hanging.




4) Gallery Mounts - come mounted on a finished wood surface with a beveled edge. They give a clean, tradition look to your unframed images. They are sealed with protective coating. Holes are included on the back of these mounts for easy hanging. They also look beautiful displayed on an easel. These are heavier than all other options listed.

See this post for images on Gallery Mounts

Mini Accordion books

Accordion minis are offered in two sizes (3" x 3" square and 2.5" x 3.5" wallet) with your choice of art cloth or Eurohyde covers. Custom image covers are available for minimum upgrade. These come in package of three and are available only through collections and with minimum purchase. Accordions make excellent gifts for grandparents and are a great "brag book" for your purse, brief-case, and travel bags.

Coffee Table Book

Hard-cover press-printed book comes standard with leather cover in a color of your choice with a foil stamp. Inside pages are custom designed and feature a lay flat, hinged page. Additional options and upgardes include custom photo cover.

Individual page thickness


Double Page Spread


Standard Leather Cover Options:

Gallery Mount

Gallery Mounts come mounted on a finished wood surface with a beveled edge in either black or white. They are sealed with a protective coating. Holes are included on the back of the mounts for easy hanging.

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Your image is printed on archival quality canvas and wrapped around a 1 1/2 inch thick wooden stretchr frame. The inks,UV and scratch coating will ensure your canvas will remain lightfast for well over 100 years. Imagine passing your memories down to your children and your childrens children.

All canvas prices include backing paper and hanging hardware for the back of your canvas. Both are attached before your canvas is shipped, so you can take it right out of the box and hang it on your wall.