Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to work with one of my favorite families – the lovely Kristy with her husband and two kiddos, who I’ve been photographing since they were newborns. It all began when Kristy attended one of our open houses at the studio, sparking a conversation about transforming her newly remodeled home with a beautiful wall gallery.

From the initial consultation, it was clear that this would be a special project. We wanted to create not just photographs but timeless memories for Kristy and her family. We decided on a custom portrait session that included wardrobe guidance, professional hair and makeup, a thoughtfully designed wall gallery featuring three of Kristy’s favorite images, and of course an heirloom album for her to cherish all of her favorite images.

The session took place at the beach near my photography studio. The natural beauty of the coastal setting provided a stunning backdrop and I loved capturing timeless portraits for this sweet family. Once the images were ready, we visited Kristy at her home for the Reveal and Ordering Appointment. Since we were designing specifically for the walls in her home, we wanted to be on site to show her the different options we could for her.

The custom wall gallery we created was for their family room, where they spend the most time. We selected three images and created mockups for her. The final result was a breathtaking display that perfectly complemented the aesthetics of Kristy’s remodeled home.

In addition to the wall gallery, we created a custom heirloom album – a tangible keepsake that would preserve these precious moments for generations to come. The album featured a curated selection of images from the beach session, beautifully bound in a timeless design.

As a photographer, it’s moments like these that remind me of the profound impact visual storytelling can have on families. It was an honor to be part of Kristy’s journey, and I look forward to creating more cherished memories for families in the years to come.

The Process

The first step in creating a wall gallery is always to photograph the space so we can import the wall photo into our software for creating realistic mockups.

Here is the wall we were designing for:

With the help of our software, we were able to show Kristy exactly what this gallery would look like on that specific wall.

Next up: choosing the frames! Kristy’s home had a lot of dark wood accents so naturally she fell in love with our Madison frame. We thought it was the perfect choice!

 

Tada! The finished 3-piece wall gallery! We love knowing that Kristy and her family see these images of their family on a daily basis.

CONTACT US FOR YOUR OWN CUSTOM GALLERY

If you’re inspired by Kristy’s story and are looking to turn your cherished moments into a custom framed gallery, our full-service photography studio in Point Pleasant, NJ, is here to bring your vision to life. Contact us here to begin your own journey of transforming memories into timeless art.

The Album

For their album, Kristy chose a linen cover in Tundra, a beautiful dark gray. She added standard engraving to the cover and upgraded to deep matte paper. Their album was so stunning!

Here are a bunch of my favorite images from their portrait session!

About the Photographer

Idalia Photography is a full-service boutique portrait studio offering an elevated custom experience for transforming once-in-a-lifetime milestones into cherished family heirlooms. We are located in Point Pleasant, NJ and offer custom albums and wall art. Interested in a family session? Click here to fill out our contact form.