I’ve been wanting to update our gallery wall for so long! The truth is I hung the gallery wall half filled when we moved in. I filled some frames with random pictures, used items from our old house, and never really got around to finishing it. Since becoming a mom and learning more about photography, having pictures of our kids and family in our house has become my favorite way to decorate. I decided it was time for a change and went with a bold but minimalistic gallery wall of black and white personality portraits of my daughter from Pretty In Polka Dots. I can’t wait to add another print with the newest addition to our family next year!
Gallery Wall Personality Portraits: How to Shoot and Edit
I decided to do simple black and white personality portraits shot on a white backdrop, so my daughter’s personality would shine through. I used a professional photo backdrop but you could achieve a similar result using a white wall or by hanging a white sheet. You want to use indirect diffused light from the side so you don’t get harsh light and shadows in your portraits. I edited my pictures using Adobe Lightroom to be black and white. I recommend taking LOTS of pictures. Anytime I’m shooting content I shoot a ton of pictures (sometimes well over 100) to get one good shot that I love. You’ll need high resolution photos, especially if you choose to do large size prints.
Sizing Gallery Wall
It’s important to figure out where you’ll be installing the gallery wall and measure the space you have to determine the number and size of portraits. I based my decision on the size of the wall, the size of the prints, and the spacing I wanted to use between them. I intentionally left room on my wall to be able to expand in the future as my family grows. The more planning you do ahead the more success you’ll have in installing the pictures right the first time. Blue painters tape can be a great way to see your layout and plan for exactly what you want before actually ordering or hanging prints. After careful measuring and planning I chose to do three 36 inch by 23 inch prints space 4 inches apart.
Pretty In Polka Dots Custom Wood Framed Prints
Memories can last a lifetime… so should your photo prints! Pretty In Polka Dots Framed Wood Prints are made to do just that! They print your favorite photos on wood with a high-quality handmade wood frame. They’re available in a huge variety of sizes so they can meet the needs of any space or gallery wall arrangement. I’m truly obsessed with their larger than life print sizes available up to 3 feet by 4 feet. They make a gorgeous and meaningful statement piece for any home!
Pretty In Polka Dots Prints are printed on premium plywood and framed in premium pine. You can choose between Dark Walnut finish (this is what I chose), grey finish, or a natural finish for the frame. The prints themselves are perfect. The quality, the sturdiness, the color match, the sharpness. They hit every single checkmark and are hands down the best I’ve seen. They look better than I could have imagined. The prints even come ready to hang and are super easy to install. Customer service is absolutely amazing and they are always willing to help with the process and answer any questions.
Get 15% off Your Custom Prints from Pretty In Polka Dots
I’m so excited that Pretty In Polka Dots has given me a code so you can get 15% off your own Custom Wood Framed Prints to create your own gallery wall. You can use the code MEGASHWORTH to get 15% off sitewide.
How do you decorate your home? Do you prefer art, wood signs, or family photos? I definitely lean towards wooden signs and family photos and I love that Pretty in Polka Dots offers both! If you decide to create your own statement gallery wall I’d love to know how it turns out!
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