Dear Friends,
Most of the time when I run into my clients I hear how much they are enjoying their portraits. But every once in a while I bump into someone and they will mention that their photos are still in the box in the closet…
6 months later.
I understand them.
Putting a nail into the wall is one of the most intimidating acts, seriously.
This is where an interior designer can be a great help. Choosing frames, with mat or without mat, what type of clusters, sizes, color and/or black and white. So many decisions and a good eye can bring it all together. I invited Interior Designer, Naomi Weinstein, to share her wall design for Stacey B. This was no simple task. The collection included 12×24 family photo, an 11×14, several 8×10’s and 5×7’s. Stacey is estatic with the results,
“I love the overall effect of combining photos from several
different family sessions over the years into one eclectic gallery.”
-Stacey
Everyone can use inspiration, even when you are getting a professional to help, it’s a good idea to look around and find a style that suits you and your home. One new internet option is Pinterest. Some of you might already have joined and know what I’m talking about, so look for me and follow me, I created a board with lots of great ideas for hanging your photos. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, send me an email and I’ll send you a invite.
Until next time,
Dini
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Creating a Photo Collage
By Naomi Weinstein
Completing a photo shoot with Dini is just the beginning. The next step in the process of documenting your family is selecting which shots to print, in what sizes, and where to hang them in your home. I’m often asked to assist my interior design clients in mapping out their photos in a way which showcases the pictures as well as complements their homes.
Stacey had done several photo shoots with Dini over the past few years but had yet to hang anything on the wall. With a stack of prints we set out to create an eclectic collage which would best capture her family.
We began by mapping out an arrangement of photos using different size prints with space to add non-photo decorative elements. With our prints and layout in hand we headed to the store to choose frames.
Using a combination of custom and off-the-shelf frames we assembled a scheme with a variety of styles in unifying color tones.
Recreating the sketched layout on the wall took some effort but the results were worthwhile
To add to the sense of whimsy, we placed two 8×10 photos in “frameless” frames and hung them within a larger frame. The celery wall color peaks through in place of a matte.
Decorative accents add a personal touch to the scheme.
Layering frames, matte, and fillets creates a bridge between the photo and the wall.
Naomi Weinstein, an interior designer based in Rockland County, New York and can be reached at naomiweins@gmail.com, 845-641-3748, or onFacebook.
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Thank you Naomi for sharing your insight on this.
