4 Tips to Creating the Perfect Photo Wall Display
- Robyn Scherer Photography
- May 27, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: May 13
The best way to personalize your home is by creating a perfect photo wall display! Imagine taking the pictures from your San Diego photo shoot and then building them into a classy combination of framed masterpieces.
There is only one problem. You are standing in front of a blank wall or a stairwell or in a large room with vaulted ceilings or even a cozy corner of your home – but you have no idea where to start with picture sizes. Even after you’ve sketched it out its tricky to reproduce the exact measurements and get it all on the wall, then there is the big question – “Once it is all up…will it even look good?”
Diagrams to create an epic photo wall
Below I’ve included diagrams to give you ideas of how to place your frames. There is no rule book on how high or low the photos should go. This is where you’d use your eye. You don’t want to crank your neck to have to see it all or bend your head to look down at the pictures.
*Thanks to Etsy and A Pair and A Spare for the diagrams.
To help your photo wall look perfect here are some hints:
Tape up newspaper cuttings using Painters Tape in the size frames you want to help layout the gallery and be sure you like it before putting nails in the wall.
Once you’ve cut out the frame sizes use the same painters tape to put the newspaper cuttings on the wall – this will help so you don't peel paint off the walls.
Put a mirror and/or a painting in one of the spots in the gallery to add depth and interest.
Consider adding a personal touch – by framing some of your kids' artwork or including some other sentimental piece into the gallery.
Low cost way of giving your home a facelift
A wall gallery is a great way to make over any space in your home. Take your family, engagement, pregnancy, or senior photos and create a wall gallery to transform your house into a home. A photo gallery also makes for a great remodel in a room and it costs a lot less then tearing down a wall or replacing the furniture.
When you book a photo shoot with me part of the printing process includes offering personalized tips and ideas specifically for your gallery wall. If you haven’t yet – let’s check my schedule and get you in the books. Good luck and, most of all, Have Fun!
Robyn Scherer, an acclaimed photographer based in San Diego, boasts numerous accolades. She holds the prestigious Click Pro Elite certification from Click Pro Photographers and the Unraveled Expert Artist certification from Unraveled Academy. The National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers (NAPCP) has honored her as a Master Photographer in both Lifestyle Family and Senior Photography. Her impressive work has been featured in local outlets such as OLP Magazine and Seaside Retailer, as well as the international publication Zillionaire.
For the past decade, Robyn has served as the senior portrait photographer for San Diego's oldest all-girls Catholic school, capturing the essence of over 1,400 seniors. She has also created an online senior portrait photography course that has 1200+ students: The Ultimate Starter Guide to Senior Photography: everything you need to know!
Specializing in natural light photography, Robyn focuses on High School Senior and Family sessions. She is available for shoots in areas spanning from Poway and La Jolla to San Diego and Coronado. Robyn looks forward to meeting you and crafting timeless images that you'll hold dear forever!
Comments