Have you ever wanted to hang a large print on your wall and just couldn’t figure out which one to use? When we have photographs taken of special events in our lives, there can be so many to choose from. That’s when a photo album comes in handy, as it is a great way to present a collection of related images. Once in a while, however, we come across images that are worthy of a display that has more impact, such as a large wall print.
Here’s an example of an image that I find works well:
Why does it work? Because it is just as much of a landscape image as it is of the couple, so it has the potential to appeal to a wider audience. Some people are just not comfortable seeing their large faces on a wall, so this image is a prime candidate because the subjects are relatively small in the frame. On top of that, they are barely recognizable. When a piece like this is displayed in the home, everyone knows who the subjects are (assuming guests are familiar with the residents of the home), so it’s not necessary for the subjects to be so large in the print.
How large should you go? Well, a good rule of thumb is to not make the subjects (i.e., people) in the print larger than life size. It’s okay to go larger than life for other subjects (e.g., a closeup of a plant or flower), and in special cases for artistic presentations of prominent people. The other factor is the viewing distance (the distance from which someone is likely to view the print). The farther the viewing distance, the larger you can go.
Next time you schedule a photography session, keep in mind that it’s good to know how you intend to display the images, because that can influence the way your photographer captures and prints them. 🙂
Nice landscape shot with your subjects! I can see why it would make an excellent large wall hanging. Good tip!