Wall Clusters - How do I decide on sizes for the wall and for gifts?

Wondering how to decide what size to order for a wall portrait or gift prints?  The most important consideration is which print(s) and the approximate size or scale for the space where you will display the print.   We offer a wall grouping service that allows you to send us a photo of a wall in your home with a few key dimensions and we can scale images to give you an idea of how the wall will look with a cluster of family images.  It is genius!

If however you would like to experiment at home with butcher paper taped to the wall that works as well.  For those of us who are really visual sometimes it's a must.

Here are 4 examples of  the same image in different sizes.  The ratios remain the same the size scrolls larger or smaller.  For example a 2:3 ratio can be a 40 x 60 in wall canvas or a tiny 4x6 gift print for a frame (by the way with 5 people a 4x6 is TOO small.)

 A
This 1:2 ratio is a custom size - it's twice as wide as it is tall.  It's really cool on a desk because it's not too big but it is an unusual size.  Of course that means you'll need to get a 5x10 frame from us here at the studio because we have them custom made in quantities.  Yes they are that popular especially for large family groups where the number of people is much wider than the desired height of the group.

B
Below - A 2:3 ratio is the familiar, standard 4x6 shape, but can be scaled larger to retain the composition but fill a larger space on the wall or as a print block on an easel.  This is the size that comes directly out of the camera - the only size ratio where no cropping is required.  We offer 8x12, 12x18, 20x30 a very popular size, 24x36 and 40x60.  We actually have 3 of these on display in our studio.

C
A 5x7 is the perfect table top gift print size.  It can also be scaled larger  to a variety of custom sizes like 10x14, 15x21, 20x28 or 30x35

D
A 4:5 ratio is also a very familiar shape - 8x10 is a readily available frame size for gift prints.  Enlargements range from 12x15, 16x20, 24x30.  This ratio is just slightly off square - another of my favorite shapes.