Displaying Family Photos in Your Home

When I first met with client Teresa Bernstein to plan for her family photo session, we discussed her vision of displaying family photos. As she showed me around her home, she pointed out an empty wall above the headboard in the master bedroom that she thought would be a perfect spot for a custom family photo display. 

In preparation for the design process, I measured the space above the bed to make sure any layout ideas would fit perfectly. I also photographed the wall so I could show scaled mock-ups of my recommendations.

During the viewing session, I guided Teresa and husband Bob through a collaborative design process. I helped them narrow down the final set of images to their favorites to include one image of each of their two children, one of the siblings together, and one of the whole family. We played around with different artwork sizes and arrangements and finally settled on a combination of the four images.

Several months after the photo session, I finally had the opportunity to check out how the display of family photos looked hanging on the bedroom wall. It gave me a little thrill to see in person how lovely it all turned out. I hope this example provides a little visual inspiration for anyone considering incorporating custom photography into their home decor.

Gallery wrap family photos displayed above headboard in parents' bedroom adds beauty and personalization to the space.

A large wall of pictures hanging on the wall displayed above the headboard in bedroom of parents.

A large wall of pictures hanging on the wall displayed above the headboard in bedroom of parents.

For more inspiration, check out these family photo displays I’ve designed for other clients.

I’ve also written at greater length about the value of displaying family photos in your home, which you can read here.

About Julie

I photograph the ever-changing lives of children and their families, capturing their unique spirit. I’m passionate about creating warm and meaningful artwork through modern portraits and lifestyle photography at a location of your choice in and around Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

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