Bigger really IS Better!

Another photographer blogged this the other day and I am borrowing it from them. they are in TN but the size of portraits and peoples thinking is nationwide  :) Just a quick easy read so you can really see that maybe sometimes the size you think you want might not be what will look the best for your space. Just some food for thought!

As written expressed by: Desirae Todd Photography

One of my biggest pet peeves as a photographer is hearing someone say that an 8x10 is BIG! Somehow in this world of ours, we have decided as a society that 8x10s are large wall portraits. I have no clue where this idea came from, but I am here to flush this idea straight down the potty!

Thanks to Ariana Falerni and her AWESOME wall display guides, I now have a fantastic way to SHOW you the difference in sizes! Below you will see 3 examples featuring a real life photo of a normal fireplace displaying an 8x10, 16x20 and 30x40 {gasp!}. You will be amazed once you see these photos!

 

First, we of course have our 8x10. Remember thinking that these were
LARGE wall portraits? Doesn't look so large now does it? & remember,
this is a normal size fireplace...nothing odd about it's size.

Next, we have a 16x20. Yes that size that sounds ever so intimidating and
often referred to as MASSIVE! Is it really that massive?! I find this to be
quite a nice size if you are going to be decorating your mantle with multiple
items as well as have a piece of photographic art hanging above!

& Last, but certainly not least, we have a 30x40! Wow! That sounds like an
incredible size that most will never even CONSIDER placing in their homes! But
just look at the amazing touch that it will add to a fireplace! Or over a couch! Any
place where there is a large empty wall space! This size is perfect for those who
want the photographic art to be the center of attention! & it would still look lovely
with a couple of vases thrown on that mantle! Don't ya think?!

Now trust me, I am not showing you these photos and making these comments to talk you into buying that 30x40! That size isn't right for everyone or their home! I am simply showing you these images to help you see that an 8x10 really is NOT that big and in fact, in the photography world...we consider it to be a desk print! So please, next time you are considering what size photo {or photo products, like gallery wraps-pictured above!} to hang in that big empty space, think twice about that 8x10!

Very well written, well thought out piece. Thought it might be helpful to some of you in deciding what size prints you would like to order in the future!

Mel