1.15.2009

How to Hang Your Photographs

First...I've had a lot of requests recently to put my photographs of Salt Lake City online for purchase. So I am. The link to see them is at the bottom of this post.

Second...I wanted to help people think of creative ways to display and hang photographs. This is applicable for everyone-whether it's your wedding photos or your favorite SLC landmarks. These are some of my favorite ways to add color or life to your home.

Idea #1 THE OFF-BALANCED GRID
--right now this is my favorite...
It uses only one picture broken down into 10x10" individual photos with thin frames. Then hung closely, off setting every other column, it'll give the whole effect of the large photo.
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Idea #2: THE GRID
Similar to the above idea, but just more orderly. These 10x10" photos with thin frames can be hung close together (like pictured) or with a few inches of space in between each frame.

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Idea #3: SUPERSIZE IT!
The larger the artwork, the more "wow" effect you'll receive from viewers. Try a supersized gallery wrap, where the sides of the photo wrap around the sides (no frame needed).

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Idea #4: SUPERSIZED PANORAMIC
Same idea as the prior photo, it's just more space friendly for that spot right above your couch or bed.
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Same one, but in color...I really liked them both...surprising, right?
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Idea #5: CUT THE PHOTO IN THIRDS HORIZONTALLY
Using one of your favorite photos, crop it into thirds and display with a little space in between. Use gallery wraps or frame individual prints.
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Idea #5a: CUT THE PHOTO IN THIRDS VERTICALLY
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Idea #6: USE THREE DIFFERENT PHOTOS DISPLAYED HORIZONTALLY
Same as above, but with three different photographs.

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Idea #6a: USE THREE DIFFERENT PHOTOS DISPLAYED VERTICALLY
Same as above, but with a different orientation.
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More of the same, just different pictures.
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Idea #6b: DIFFERENT PROPORTIONS AND REPITITION
Try using squares or by using the same photograph for repitition.
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Idea #7: DIVIDE A PANORAMIC
This shot was created by actually taking the photos this way, not cropping a photograph into tiny pieces.
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Well I hope that I gave you all some good ideas for your home. Let me know if you have any questions!

If you would like to order prints like any of these examples above please contact me at photographybydmc@gmail.com to help you through the ordering process.

To see all of the photographs available for purchase click HERE.

3 comments:

Chelsi said...

Hi Mary!
I am a friend of Marci's. I grew up in the same stake as your hubby, went to the same high school, etc. I just wanted to tell you how much I love looking at your pictures! I saw Hannah Bryan's wedding pictures on her blog and I just had to meet the girl behind the camera! I had no idea it would be someone I know..well kind of :)
Anyways, just thought I'd let you know i love your work and I hope to be as good as you some day. I don't have any formal training or much experience yet. All I've got is the camera and the passion. We'll just have to see where that goes!
Sorry if I this comment seems out of no where. i just wanted you to know how much i enjoy your pictures. Thanks!

Jeff and Jenn said...

Looks great, Mary!

cris said...

Marz, These are amazing. cris