Travel photos as artwork

Iceland 2016 Walter Morales photography

Taking photos when we travel is one of our pleasures because we are building memories. However, if you are married to a man like my husband, an avid photographer whose photos are a work of art, then creating a Travel Photo Wall is an irresistible project. The Wall was his suggestion and I couldn’t wait to share this idea with you.

Normally, in our family, we just look at our travel photos on our computers and iPhones. But now we have a new approach.

We are enthusiastic travellers and are adding some of our travel photos from recent trips as artwork in our home, particularly when we have a large wall to display them on. We now have three wall galleries and when I walk by them the photos bring back so many fond memories. They are a constant reminder of all the amazing places we have visited (Iceland, more recently) and the good times we had.

As an interior designer, I believe travel photos are one of the best ways to express your personality and style at home. The options for creative displays are endless.

Here are some ideas:

Eclectic gallery wall with unmatched assortment of pictures, art and mementoes. Simply repeat a couple of similar finishes without worrying about matching them. Use what you love.

Here is a family room where Du Interiors created an eclectic coastal inspired gallery wall.

Elle M Photography

Here is my family room where we created an eclectic "travel" gallery wall.

Elle M Photography

A structured galley wall has a clean, classic look. Hang matching frames in a grid pattern by carefully measuring the space between each piece. You can frame just about anything.

In this gallery wall, I framed meaningful oil paintings that my husband’s father painted.

Elle M Photography

Three matching frames with three related works of art make a big splash of style with minimal effort.

These are from our recent trip to Iceland.

Phone picture, sorry about the poor photo quality :-)

We use the same idea at Elle M. Photography Studio.

Elle M Photography

Need help creating your travel photo wall?
Call me!

And happy travels!

Until next time,

Dulce

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