For many of us, the hardest part about photography is actually printing the images and displaying them on the walls of our homes. Sometimes a large dose of inspiration is necessary to cure the decorating blues. Our newest CMmentor, the fabulous Amy Lucy Lockheart, asked our members to show us their walls and she’s sharing some of them with you all today!
For a special treat, today’s blog post is sponsored by our friends at Urban Lane Frames. Keep reading for a chance to win one of their gorgeous frames!
Enjoy and be inspired!
creative wall displays | get those photos off your hard drive
We may take hundreds or even thousands of photos every month, but how often do we take the time to get those images off our hard drives and up on our walls? If your walls are covered, then great! If not, this article is for you. Be prepared to be inspired by the ideas featured below.
Over the last year, I have made an effort to create unique photo displays that are a reflection of the décor of our home and my personal aesthetics. There is something greatly satisfying about creating beautiful images and then proudly showcasing them in my home. That sense of pride in one’s own creations is something I want to instill in my children, so I believe highlighting my art (and theirs as well) is very important.
Here are a few of the ways I exhibit my photos:
The women of CM delivered when I asked them to show me how they creatively display photos. They shared their groupings of frames, use of wall ledges, canvas clusters, and clever ways to feature small prints. If you’ve been lacking inspiration, look no further.
Groupings of Framed Images
Grouping framed images together en masse is quite popular and makes a big impact. The beauty of frames is that the prints can be changed easily and frequently, so if you have trouble committing to a single image for a large canvas, perhaps frames are a better choice. Whether you prefer an eclectic mix of frames or a clean and simple look, there is room for framed images in every home.
Erin Konrath:
Rachelle:
Margy B:
Ledges
Ledges mounted to a wall provide a flat surface for arranging framed or mounted prints, canvases, and other unique photo products.
Christina:
Canvases
Canvases offer a timeless way to present artwork. In my home, we view them as family heirlooms. With that in mind, why hang up just one when you can have several? Canvases grouped together have a classic appeal that coordinate with any type of décor.
Displaying Small Prints
There will always be a place for small prints – 4x6s, square prints, and instagram snapshots can have a spot on our walls as well. Instead of storing them in a drawer or box, try one of these creative ways to share your favorite snapshots.
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Amy Lucy Lockheart, Minnesota
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Residing in Minnesota with her husband and three children, Amy has “always had an appreciation and interest in photography, but my beautiful children inspired me to pursue photography and for that I am so grateful.” Shooting with a Nikon D4 and varying prime lenses her “first priority is capturing the fleeting moments of childhood. I love photographing my own children and showing them how much I love them through the images I create. I also enjoy capturing the connections between family members as they interact in unique locations. I want my clients to look at their images and be overcome by the love their family shares.” Exploring and picnicking in a state park with her family or searching for vintage treasures at estate sales, flea markets, and antique shows is how she likes to spend her day off but she also enjoys sewing, volleyball, gardening, volunteering, roasted red pepper hummus, a good book, compassionate people, and watermelon.
Read all photography tutorials by Amy Lucy Lockheart.
sponsored giveaway!
Our friends at Urban Lane Frames are going to help one lucky commenter get started on beautifying their walls! They are giving away a lovely 5×7 Wispy frame. Hardware is included to hang the frame in two ways and they’re also throwing in a fun chalkboard insert!
Just leave a comment on this post and one lucky winner will be randomly selected. You have until Thursday, May 17th at midnight PST to enter. The winner will be selected and posted on Friday, May 18th via an update to this blog post so be sure to bookmark this page and check back next Friday. You can also head on over the their Facebook page to keep up with their latest news and check out the fun contest they’ve got going on!
Thank you Amy for putting this together and to all our members who showed us their walls! How do you display photos in your homes? We’d love to see! Share with us in the comments!
update:
Winner of the Urban Lane frame is Langley Clark – congratulations, Langley! Please contact me at Kathryn@clickinmoms.com to claim your gift!
Thanks to all who entered!
Would love to win a new frame! And I love the idea of using an old pallet to display your photos! Great blog post.
Pick me! Pick me! SO many great ideas! I was so drawn to the red frames with the clips – that way I can keep changing my pictures! LOVE!!!!
Amazing ideas here! I'm inspired to get to printing some images!
I would LOVE a frame! :) Thank you so much for the great wall grouping ideas. I often feel overwhelmed and end up doing nothing–while all my favorite photos stay on on my hard drive.
This site is very inspirational. I love taking and displaying photos. It's great to find other people who's homes are covered with photos like mine! :-)
Thanks for sharing the great contributions from CM members! Im inspired!
These are all so awesome!! Love seeing what everyone else does with their photographs! :)
Great post! Thanks for the inspiration I desperately needed to fill my own walls.
Oh, I LOVE that frame and all of these gorgeous wall displays!
Great inspiration! I need to print some pics!
Awesome post!
Those frames look beautiful and thanks for the great ideas!
With 2 year old and newborn daughters, I have thousands of photos that have been sitting on my computer waiting to be seen. These ideas have sparked my interest and I can't wait to try out some of them! We have a ton of empty walls calling out to be filled! A new frame would be great to get me started!
What gorgeous inspiration… I need to print my photos and decorate my house with them! How in the world do you find the time to dust them all, though? Haha!
I would love to win the frame
We just moved and I needed some inspiration to get more photos on the walls … perfect timing for this post!!! Thanks!!!!
Love the great ideas! We are in the process of redoing our living room walls and hallway. Absolutely love the frames by Urban Lane Frames.
I really needed the inspiration!! And would really love to win that frame too. :) Thanks!
Such creative ways to display pictures. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Sign me up to be entered to win a frame:) I would love to win a frame. Your ideas are very inspiring. I "plan" to display some pics in an old window from the farmhouse that I grew up in. My daughter and I had fun shopping overseas for antique windows to frame her family pictures and she found some awesome ones. They look amazing!!! I do love your ideas with the washboard and the way that you arranged so many pics on a wall display. Gives me lots of ideas … that I need to get off the hard drive and onto the wall!!!
Such great ideas–got lots of ideas. Thanks!
I LOVE these ideas! I think I have a little of each of these ideas already displayed or in the works! What a fun post! Thanks and welcome to Amy!
this is awesome and i have never thought about displaying pictures in these ways but this works great i cant wait to try some of these ideas
Did I win? I just added an addition to our home and have tons of wall space to fill up with family pictures…
I am ready to upgrade to some canvas photos in my own home and these displays were so inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
eeek!!loovveee i would love to win…gorgeous!
Some fantastic ideas, love all the inspiration.
Love the inspiration! I'd love to win one of those frames too!
Love this! So many inspirational ideas…I'm off to sort, select and print now that I' ve got so many ideas to play with :) I would luv a new frame too!
This my first day on Clickin Moms, the lifetime membership was a Mother's Day gift from my wonderful family. I love taking photos of my family, and outdoor landscapes too. I love all your
wonderful ideas, they are so very inspiring. Thanks!
I would love to win a frame! I would love to wwwiiiinnn a fffrrraaammmee!!!
Pick me. Please.
I would love to win a frame!! And so honored to be included in this post <3
Love the frame giveaway! We are into big canvases at our house, love the way they look.
Awesome post…..so many great ideas. Thanks for giving me ideas!
What awesome ideas! I need to do some of these and get my photos out of the computer and onto the wall. Thanks for the ideas and thanks for the chance to win.
nice info.. like it so much.. :)
Great ideas! Would love a frame!
I love all of these ideas. I keep coming back to this page. Now time to take some action and after 4 years in our current home it is time to do something with the walls.
These are great ideas. Hope I win some frames!
Pick me…love some of these ideas!!!!
So inspiring to get some of my favorite family photos up so we can enjoy them!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the bike tire display idea for my son's room! Soo Cool!!
Brilliant ideas. Thank you. There's no reason why all my shots should stay on the hard drive!!
Good write-up. I definitely love this site. Thanks!
This site was… how do I say it? Relevant!! Finally I’ve found something which helped me. Thanks a lot!
This is inspiring! Thank you!
Great ideas!
me, me, me. I love your ideas!
Thanks for the inspiration! And I love that frame! :)
I would love to win the frame!!!!!! Thank you!
This is a great post! Thank you!