When taking family photos, it’s essential to think about how you’ll use them afterward. Will you put them in an album, hang them on the wall, or give them as gifts? Here are a few ideas for using your family photos in your home decor.
Consider your outfits if you want to hang your family photos on the wall. If your home is a more neutral setting, you don’t want bright colors that don’t match your current decor. Pick colors that complement the existing decor in the home.
Family photos make great wall art. They tell a story of your family’s life and are to be enjoyed by everyone who sees them. Hanging family photos on the wall is a great way to display them. You can also get creative with how you hang them. Mix and match sizes and even put family photos in frames that coordinate with the rest of your gallery wall. With the standard sessions at Jennifer Thomas Photography, I help you pick the exact frames that compliment your home and decor. I take the worry and stress away from picking out the sizing and amount of frames that work in the space, so all you have to do is choose what beautiful photo you want to hang up in your home.
Family photos also make great gifts! If you have a family member who lives far away, send them a framed photo or print to let them know you’re thinking of them. You can also use them on Christmas cards and holiday cards.
Albums are another great way to keep your memories, and I especially encourage doing albums for memorable events. From engagements and weddings, senior portraits, maternity and newborn, and special family sessions to having that album, there is a great piece to keep out on an entry table, coffee table, or bookshelf. It’s fun to reminisce and show off your memories for you and your guests.
Folio boxes are a new idea to keep your prints. I love boxes, and I think they are a great way to keep your items and special photo memories safe and ready to look through with family and friends. Folio boxes come with many matted prints and are ready to be put in a frame or kept in the box. Since they are in a box, you can always order more if you’d like.
Your family photos are worth so much more than just sitting online. Let’s get those beautiful images printed! I hope these ideas have helped you start thinking through how you want to use your family photos! If you need help picking outfits or planning your session, I am ready to help get your ideal photo shoot started.