Real Clients, Real Walls: How Families Are Enjoying Their Custom Framed Artwork

We interrupt our regular blog posts of our beautiful images to bring you real-life examples of what custom artwork our clients are having me design and install for them! Excuse the phone camera images, but I think it’s important to showcase the artwork actually living in our clients’ homes. You, too, can have masterpieces of your family on your walls.

To be able to provide this amazing service, I’ve invested in both industry-leading software and continued education. I’ve also curated a beautiful line of frame moldings to choose from when designing your wall gallery. Our frames are meticulously crafted by hand, with a white glove process using archival, acid-free, preservation-grade materials — all made right here in the good ole USA. And perhaps the BEST PART? I personally install each and every frame in your home for you — complimentary!

A sneak peek at the software that I use to create your gallery wall magic

A selection of our curated frame molding collection

Stair Landing Gallery for a New Family

Installing Custom Artwork in Phases

These clients knew they wanted a beautiful gallery wall on the landing of their stairs as they began their journey as a family of three. As part of my Baby’s First Year Collective, they had a maternity, newborn, milestone, and first birthday session. (Check out the details and perks of this membership on my [Collections page]!)

With a client-provided photo of their stair landing, I created a custom mockup using images from their newborn session — knowing we’d be adding on later. I installed Phase 1 of the wall art gallery shortly after. Then, after their little one’s first birthday session, they selected two more framed pieces. I returned to complete the gallery. This is a perfect example of a starter gallery designed to grow with your family.

Statement Wall Custom Artwork for the Established Family

Once your family feels complete, a statement wall becomes a beautiful way to celebrate your family as it is right now. This is often a single, iconic image — a portrait that captures the essence of your children in their youth, just as you’ll want to remember them when they have children of their own.

It’s a grounding piece, and many clients choose a more ornate frame molding or fine art finishing touches like a deckled edge or floating mat. It stands alone and stands out — it’s custom wall art with meaning.

Statement Wall Artwork for Maternity

Your maternity session isn’t just about photos — it’s about honoring a chapter of life that was full of anticipation, change, and beauty. Many of my clients choose to display a statement piece from their maternity session in their master bedroom as a way to celebrate their strength, radiance, and the miracle of growing life.

This kind of custom artwork is especially meaningful if your journey to motherhood was hard-won. These images serve as a reminder of everything your body and heart went through to bring new life into the world.

Newborn Custom Artwork for the Nursery

There’s nothing sweeter than your baby’s first portraits hanging above the crib. These images bring warmth, love, and personality to the nursery space. With custom newborn artwork, every time you rock them to sleep, you’re reminded of just how tiny they were in those first fleeting days.

Clients often select soft, neutral frames or add a subtle mat to complement their nursery design. These horizontal pieces are perfect for the space above a crib or changing table.

Wall Gallery for a Growing Family

The beauty of a growing family wall gallery is that it evolves over time. Maybe you start with a single newborn portrait in the living room. A few years later, after annual family sessions, you add more images to your wall. Or you move the original photo into your child’s room and start a fresh gallery in a new space.

Whether added in phases or all at once, this custom wall art grows alongside your family — telling your story year after year.

Turning Awkward Architecture Into a Stunning Feature

One of my favorite framing projects came from a client who didn’t know what to do with an unusually shaped, arched wall in their home. The space felt awkward and unfinished—until we turned it into a beautiful focal point. Using custom-framed family portraits, we designed a gallery that not only fit the curve of the wall perfectly but made it feel like the space was meant for artwork all along. Now, what was once a design dilemma has become one of the most talked-about features of their home—personal, polished, and completely intentional.

Have Photos from Another Photographer — or Your Own?

Didn’t have your portraits taken with me? That’s okay! I am always honored to help design the wall gallery you’ve always dreamed of — using the images you already have. I’ve printed and framed wedding portraits, hospital photos, and other professional family sessions.

As long as you have access to high-resolution images, I can create something truly stunning. Together, we’ll make those precious memories part of your everyday home life.

It’s Never Too Late to Get Your Family on Your Wall

Maybe you missed the maternity or newborn window — or maybe life just moved fast. It is never too late to start creating meaningful custom artwork of your family. One of my favorite recent galleries was created from just one session — with their little one already over a year old. The images we captured were filled with connection, joy, and love — and now, they fill their home with the same.

Don’t wait for “perfect timing.” The time is now.

Custom Artwork, Designed and Installed Just for You

Whether it’s a statement wall in your living room, a growing gallery in your hallway, or newborn art in the nursery — my clients are enjoying their custom wall artwork every single day. This isn’t just about photography; it’s about preserving your family’s story in a way that you see and feel, day in and day out.

If you’ve been dreaming of custom photography artwork for your walls, let’s design something beautiful together. I’ll be there every step of the way, from mockup to installation.

Ready to create your own gallery wall? Let’s chat — Contact Pure Life Photography today.