Last week I did it, I got the iphone X. Did I really need it? hmmm, honestly, in my line of work, I believe I do. When I am at a client home, on-site, or working on blog posts, high quality photos are crucial. Also, I know I am not alone when I go into my phone’s photo album and see a couple thousand pictures. I even know some friends who have around 10,000 photos. AAHHH, my O.C.D will not allow me to reach that number, but I do take, on average, 20-30 photos a day. I have been great about downloading them to my computer but then what? What about those most memorable images? What are my options to print photos from a smartphone and create art? Okay, I know how to print photos from my phone. But, what about photos from your honeymoon, or a family vacation, or portraits of your kids? What other options are there?
Print Photos From Your Smartphone with Artmill
I have been working with one of my clients, on and off, for about 1.5 years. They are amazing and I just adore them. We are coming to the finishing touches and completion of one of the main living spaces. I was really happy to meet one of my design idols a few months ago and she mentioned that she has been working with a couple of clients for 2-3 years before each space feels complete. PHEW, cause some clients you just want to stay with forever. Well, 1.5 years ago I envisioned their first floor hallway to be a simple gallery wall. I had family photos going up the stairs, second floor hallway, and in the family room. So I knew that this long “corridor” could have other photos of meaning. For instance, a few pics of their honeymoon.
Well, a year later we still couldn’t find the best way to showcase a place that represents the beginning of their family life, their honeymoon spot, Lake Como. Then, last month I discovered Artmill. They are basically taking your image and creating a sleek, modern, acrylic floatmount. I need to add that last month at High Point Market, acrylic floatmount art and photography was trending, and to be able to find a local option for my clients was a blessing. But, what made this space even more amazing was the craftsmanship and the attention to detail I discovered while taking a tour of their shop. You gotta check out my instagram stories and all the behind the scenes, their space and process it simply, beautiful.
Here is my clients wall before. See, isn’t it the perfect wall for a gallery space?
First, choose a print
We selected a spot from their honeymoon. Gave Artmill the total measurements we wanted. They handled the rest. Within a couple of weeks our prints were ready.
They created a gallery acrylic facemount to enhance the image and colors. Apparently, the favorite amongst artist because the colors appear more vibrant and sharper than a traditional frame.
Second, Install
Artmill attached the mounting cleat system for you and all the hardware you will need. My client and I had never worked with this type of system before, so I was a little nervous. Thankfully, my client is basically the modern-day Bob Vila, and any snafu’s we encountered he had a quick and easy solution.
Three, Cleat Backings Installed
As you can see from above, some intense high school fractions/math measurements were implemented and spacing was determined. Then the cleat backings were installed. We were working with a triptych so we started with the center and worked our way outwards.
Lastly, install and reveal
This is truly a conversational piece, a gallery wall art piece, or a special moment in time from my client’s life before children. The serenity and calm of it all, all encompassed behind the help of Artmill.
Do you have any photos you want to have framed in a quick, easy, unique way?
Rebecca Bryant says
What a brilliant way to get photos you have taking while on the go. I love this idea so much. I have so many travel pics I would love to have.
Cecilia Cannon says
this would be amazing for travel photos
Jessica Joachim says
The gallery wall turned out great! I love the idea of printing from my phone because it seems like I get most of my photos with my phone, especially of the kids.
Cecilia Cannon says
thanks! I really do like how it came out for my client. it is different, unique.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
Wow, that are beautiful. I just wished my phone took stellar photos. This would be great for those with higher end phones that take quality pictures.
Cecilia Cannon says
yes, a good smartphone now can take amazing pics.
serena says
Love the idea of printing from the phone. And the cameras have gotten so much better to make this a reality now.
Cecilia Cannon says
yes!! it is nuts the photos I have seen taken with smartphones.
Cheryl Leahy says
This turned out STUNNING!!! Honestly, I can’t wait to turn my iPhone photos into art in our home. LOVE that mounting- so modern, no matting or framing to mess with.
Cecilia Cannon says
exactly! it is a clean fresh look
Taylor Aube says
How cool is this? I love the 3 canvases look of this picture, it’s such a pretty scene too! So fabulous
Cecilia Cannon says
I agree, love how the triptych came out.
Melissa Chapman says
I love how that came out those three photos together are so nice and really accent that wall. I will need to look into Artmill because I have some great photos that need to be printed and hung.
Cecilia Cannon says
yeah! yes, check them out, they are fantastic
Krystal Butherus says
This is an amazing way to bring your pictures to life! I have so many pictures that I’d love to make into a family gallery!
Cecilia Cannon says
Right? I agree, check them out, they have done some great family gallery walls
Amber Florek says
This is such a classy way to display photos. I hate that I never print out my pictures. They just float in cyberspace. I’ll have to try this!
Laura @ MommyDearest says
This is beautiful. I love how they made it into 3. It looks very stylish and the colours are amazing. I bet in person it’s even better.
Melissa @primpandprimebeauty says
This looks awesome! I definitely would have never guessed the image came from a phone! I seriously have so many photos that I have taken with my phone that I would love to create something like this with.
Reesa says
Wow those are beautiful prints!! I would love to give this a try! What a great gift idea too!
Rachel says
There are so many things that I would love to print out and hang on my walls. Thanks so much for the referral!
Hirra Pervaiz says
WOW! what a wonderful way to display your pictures. Travel photos would make so great pieces on the wall.
AnnMarie John says
We have travel photos that I’d love to display like this! I think it’s really awesome that you can choose photos from your smartphone and transform them into this! It’s really beautiful!
Jen Giambalvo says
Love this! I am guilty of having so many photos on my phone and never take them off, or do anything with them. I love with this you can just print them straight from your phone!
Kayvona says
I love this so much!! I’m in the process of moving so I’m looking for cute ideas to add to my new place!!
Cindy Ingalls says
I hate to check out Artmill. I’ve always wanted to turn a wall in my home into a personal gallery so this would be perfect. I have so many photos on my phone and backup drive that I keep meaning to use.
Cindy Ingalls says
Sorry, should say “have to” not “hate to”.
Cecilia Cannon says
lol. at first I was like, “hate” lol, thank you for clarifying below you meant “have to” lol
Andrea @ Mama in the City says
I love this idea! I have some seriously great photos that are stuck in the cyber world.I totally need to get them up on my walls.
Heather says
This is absolutely stunning art! I have so many photos that get forgotten simply because they live on my phone’s camera roll. What a great way to make sure I’m using my favorites!
Hometrust says
The colours are awesome, truly inspiring!
Erin McCarthy says
So beautiful! I use artmill too! Or Lamin8 and Seaberg. Haven’t tried the acrylics yet but it is on my list. They do such a nice job.