Working a portrait display into your child’s room can be a simple task if you plan ahead just a bit.

How many times have you come home from a portrait order session and wondered where you will display all the new pictures you have just brought home?  To avoid this dilemma in the future, just follow these guidelines when planning your next portrait session for your child:

1.  Walk through your home and make a list of places where you would like to add a portrait of your child, along with how much space you have.  You can even use your camera phone to snap a picture of the space to show your photographer during your planning meeting.

2.  Take note of the size, style and color of frames that you like to use in each room.  Also, note the color and decorating style of the room.  Your photographer will use your decorating style to help determine the style and layout of your portrait display.

3.  Babies and small children LOVE to look at images of themselves, so don’t be afraid to display portraits of the child in his room.  Bring along decorative items or toys from his room to the portrait session.  Not only will the items help tie the portrait display to the room, but years from now, when the original items have been packed up or given away, the memories will remain in the portrait display.

Here are a few of my favorites from a recent portrait session with Coltrane.  You can see how his face lights up with his favorite things around him!

Using these 3 planning steps will help you be able to display your child’s portraits AND maintain your decor!  Be sure to subscribe to the blog for more helpful tips!