5 Unique Ways to Display Photos In Your Home | Utah Family Photography

Are you overwhelmed with 1000s of photos, from professional shots to candid cell phone photos (raising my own hand!)? 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 Utah Family Photography 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.

I personally, have anxiety about all my pictures just sitting on the computer or my phone. They can’t just sit there! And what if something happens to my external hard drives? 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 people don’t often 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, a special keepsake box, or just lean them against something on a shelf. 

I have a mini instax printer that I use to print pictures from my phone. Some of them are in magnetic frames on my fridge. Others I have in an acrylic tray on my nightstand. My kids like shuffling through them and picking different ones to be in the front.

Photo Album

They’re not just for weddings anymore! 

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. In the past I have used Shutter Fly a lot to make albums. Artifact Uprising is a company that I am chomping at the bit to try for my next photo album.

Statement Wall Portrait and Gallery Walls

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. I love the look and cozy feeling that a good gallery wall gives. If you want some inspiration on different types of gallery walls, I have a whole Pinterest board full of ideas! You can check it out here.

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.

Our chatbooks from when the kids were little are some of my kids favorite books to look at! Especially my 13 year old son with Autism. Click here to learn more about Chatbooks.

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, right? 

A couple of years ago my siblings and I purchased an Aura Frame for our parents for Christmas! They have it set up on an end table in their living room. Adults and grandkids love sitting by it and looking at all the photos! It’s so easy to use. You can download the app on anyone’s phone, then they can add pictures to the frame.

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 Utah Family 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 Utah Family Photography sessions.

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