5 Little-Known Ways to Display Your Photos in Your Home (even if you don’t have wall space)

Are you overwhelmed with 1000s of photos, from professional shots to candid cell phone photos, and 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 Virginia family sessions 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.

We both understand the importance of printing out those photos!

I was married in the time before the cloud (I know, I know, I'm old as dirt!). My digitals were delivered to me on a CD. A CD. I have zero access to them now since I no longer have a computer with a place to insert that CD. I am so thankful that I took the time to create an album of my wedding images. I can show my children my wedding day, even though the digitals are essentially gone.

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 (these are called deckled edge prints and they are gorgeous!). Display the loose leaf prints in a frame, on a little stand, or just lean them against something on a shelf. 

If you love changing things up in your house, these are perfect. Plus, if you move a lot (hello pcs season!), they're easy to pack and take with you.

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. 

Along with my wedding album, I have photo albums from my kids' milestone sessions. They love flipping through them and seeing what they were like at every age!

Statement Wall Portrait 

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. 

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.

I honestly wish I had started this sooner! Instead of digging through thousands of Facebook photos to show my kids their earliest photos, I could have just handed them a chatbook.

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 Christmas and your digital photo frame is flipping through images from Christmas over the years. What a fun talking piece, right?

Our digital frame was originally purchased when my husband was stationed overseas, without us. I loved that I was able to upload photos of our kids whenever. It helped him feel connected to us, even though he was so far away. And now that he's back? The frame sits on our bookshelf and my toddler looks at it daily, loving to see photos of herself and her sister.

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.  

POV: You Finally Learn How to Show Off Your Photos (Without Overcrowding Your Space)

I hope this gives you some fresh ideas on how to print and display photos from your Virginia 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 Virginia Beach family photography sessions.

Want to learn more about Creating a Family Photo Wall That Lasts? Click here.