I love this time of year. I have a constant flow of deliveries and for me, it’s like Christmas morning unwrapping client orders nearly every day of November and December. This week, I had two big canvas deliveries, one 16×20 and one 24×30. My husband, who usually just acts interested because he knows I get excited, actually really was. His comment for the first one (the 16×20) was, “it’s great, but…”, and my heart sank. He finished with – “it’s too small, it needs to be bigger, a lot bigger.” I totally agreed. I didn’t get any pictures of that one, but did today when I got an unexpected delivery of the 24×30 canvas that was supposed to be delivered to Virginia (it will be making it’s way to you Kristen, I promise). I have to admit, I was really kind of excited about the lab’s error. Just meant I got to see the canvas, in all it’s big, beautiful glory. And, being the person of opportunity, I decided to hang it on my wall.

I have wanted to do a post on this for quite some time. I can’t tell you how many times I have clients order 5×7 prints and “Big” 8×10 prints for their walls. Here’s the thing, unless you are literally a foot or two away from it, you will not see your image. My clients pay for a custom photography experience. They love their images and want to show them off but are often afraid of ordering big. Instead, they end up with lots of 5×7 that don’t do the image justice in most cases. I have the most beautiful clients and, if I don’t say so myself, we create some amazing images together of your families. SHOW THEM OFF!

I want to share an image in my own home. This is not how my wall typically looks, I love my work but don’t typically display clients on the walls of my home. For reference, this sofa is actually a small, compact one (a little larger than a love seat, but not standard sofa length). If you ever make your way to my home, I suggest you don’t ever sit on in. Molly, our 11 year old beagle has made this her personal perch. It is full of dog hair and horribly uncomfortable because she has squashed the stuffing out of the cushions. But, it will serve the purpose for today.

I have listed the print sizes for reference. As a general rule, desk prints (to be displayed on a table top in a frame) are 8×10 and small. That is because it’s likely that you will be in close proximity to it. Prints this size can be picked up for closer looks without risking ruining a wall display. Wall prints are prints that are 11×14 or larger. You do not need to be right upon them in order to appreciate the subject matter.

So, next time you question what size print you will need, GO BIG! You won’t regret it.