Are you overwhelmed with thousands of photos, from professional shots to candid cell phone photos, and struggling to decide which ones to frame or how to display them all?
You’re definitely not alone in this!
Many of my clients love digital files from their Oklahoma City motherhood session along with their personal cell phone pictures.
But let’s face it, this often means a bunch of memories are just floating in the cloud, leaving our homes a bit empty of these printed moments.
We all understand the importance of printing out those photos.
Let me tell you that the feeling of loosing some of the best memories due to a corrupt hard drive is a recent experience of mine. I had a hard drive die on my just a few months ago. Luckily, a lot of it I had backed up online as well, but there was definitely some important memories that I won’t get back until I have the large amount of money to (hopefully) get it fixed!
That’s why I’ve come up with some really cool and versatile ways to showcase your photos, fitting any style you have at home!
Loose Leaf Prints
This is one you might not consider now that everything is digital!
You can get images printed on normal paper, thicker paper (like a canvas), or even fancy paper with rough edges that look really cool. Display the loose leaf prints in a frame, on a little stand, or just lean them against something on a shelf.
If you love changing things up in your house, these are perfect. Plus, if you move a lot, they’re easy to pack and take with you.
This is actually one of my favorite options and why I have added in a photo keepsake box with each of my lifestyle sessions! I have had so many compliments on this addition and it feels great to do the work of getting my clients printed photos.
Photo Albums
Albums are fantastic for birth photos, vacation snaps, and lifestyle family sessions. They tell a story, don’t take up much space, and are perfect for those of us who prefer a cleaner look without too many photos on display.
My favorite thing about using albums to display family photos is they can double as interactive decor pieces. Sure they can go in a drawer for safe keeping, but if you display them open or on a coffee table this invites family and guests to flip through and relive those special moments.
And the best part? Kids love looking through them, and it’s a fantastic way for them to connect with family history and stories.
I remember my oldest picking up an album I made when she was a toddler and the joy that came to her teenage face was infectious! It is truly so important for these memories not to get lost for the next generation.
Statement Wall Portrait
Did you know that a large, statement wall portrait can actually make a room look bigger? It’s true! When you choose one large portrait instead of many smaller ones, it creates a focal point and gives the illusion of more space.
Pro tip: If you hang it a little lower than usual, around eye level, it makes the room feel cozier and more connected to the photo. If you want to make the room seem taller, hang it higher.
The best thing about choosing a print is you can always change the frame as your style or home decor changes!
Social Media Albums (like Chatbooks)
Let’s be honest, creating a full professional album for every single life event can be a LOT.
Not to mention, sometimes you just want photos in an album from your day to-day life.
That’s why I love services like Chatbooks to print life in between professional photography sessions!
Basically, Chatbooks takes your social media or phone photos and allows you to print them into small albums plus add captions (or use captions from social media.)
If you value your day-to-day photos but want to print them for your walls, this is the perfect solution.
I wish I’d started this earlier!
Digital frame
I like to think of digital frames as digital albums. They’re so versatile and work with any decor or set of photos!
Picture this: it’s Thanksgiving and your digital photo frame is flipping through images from Thanksgiving over the years. What a fun talking piece.
One of the coolest thing about digital frames these days is that you can upload photos from a distance! My parents were gifted one of these last Christmas and any time we have new photos on our phones, we can go to the app for the frame and it will automatically be added to their frame. So cool, right?!
Pro tip: This might seem random, but you could even have a digital frame dedicated to showing off your kid’s artwork! If you’ve ever tossed a piece of art your kid made because you didn’t have the space to hang or store it, this is a great way to keep it alive and make your kids feel special, too.
I hope this gives you some fresh ideas on how to print and display photos from your Oklahoma City Photography Session as well as those cherished day-to-day cell phone photos!
Ready to get your session on the books so you can create some of these for your home? Click here to learn more about my Oklahoma City lifestyle sessions.
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