DIY – Home Decor with your Wedding Photos!
Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography
A few months ago, I was asked to be a part of my college’s alumni art exhibition for the new academic year! It had to showcase my professional work for the theme of the new school year so I decided to put a little twist on it. Wedding photography has changed so much in the last several years (less traditional more timeless) that there’s no reason why you can’t showcase your photos in your home! I decided to purchase thrifty frames and update them! Here’s how…
Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography
I visited 2 of my local Salvation Army thrift stores for my frames. For me it was about shape and texture because I knew I would paint over the color. Most were a mix of metallic colors, so if you are looking for that renaissance type of look it works well! I recycled my old interior living room paint as my frame color. While I didn’t prime, I do suggest it because you will most likely use less paint and time. A medium and small size paint brush was plenty (I used bristle but sponge would work too).
Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography
The backs of the frames for the most part were removed. Some were hinged so I had to make do. After a good day or two of drying (after 2-3 coats of paint), I sealed each frame with a spray triple thick clear coat/glaze purchased from my local art store. The more you spray the thicker it gets like resin. I just wanted enough to seal it. I recommend doing this step in the least dusty area you can find because it will stick to the spray.
Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography
If the frames have easel backs then you could put them just about anywhere. I just had to included these photos of my kitties goofing off in front of the camera!!
Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography
Below is a collage method to hanging your frames. These are the final pieces before they were sent off to the show. It’s about thinking out of the box and having fun with your wedding photos – let yourself relive the moment everyday without being too typical!
Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography
If you’re in the Springfield, MO area and want to check it out head to Drury University’s Pool Art Center. I believe the works are up until the end of October.
ooh i LOVE the high gloss! i’ve super been into the lacquer finish/high gloss lately. and who is that dashing man running through the vineyards with that girl? teehee…i love the punchy color with the black and white. very nice!
Comment by brieanne — October 8, 2008 @ 9:03 AM
Wow, I love how they look slightly offbeat in the orange frames. Great color!
Comment by Amy — October 8, 2008 @ 9:37 AM
thanks guys! it was a bit of project but i love the results!
Comment by edyta — October 8, 2008 @ 9:54 AM
those turned out really great, edyta! the color looks great with the simple black and white images.
Comment by leah — October 8, 2008 @ 4:30 PM
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I love the contrast of the frames to the black and white pictures. It is stunning!
Comment by Katie — September 3, 2009 @ 12:40 PM
Oooh, I really love the color that you chose. It looks so stunning with the black and white photos. My husband and I don’t have any of our pictures out and about, and I’ve always wanted to frame a few. This might inspire me to actually do it!
Comment by geek+nerd — September 10, 2009 @ 5:15 AM
Wow,Great color. Very nice!
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Loooove the way they look on your bookshelves. I want to paint my bathroom vanity that color….where did you get it???
Comment by Jen — November 16, 2012 @ 10:04 AM