5 Creative Ways to Showcase Your Family Photos

You know you want family portraits, but you don’t know what to do with them? Here at Lisa Maco Photography, we begin with the end in mind, which means discussing up front how you want to display them in your home. What’s the point of leaving cherished images sitting on your computer? The value of custom photography becomes apparent when it becomes part of your everyday life—something you see, feel, and smile at each time you walk into a room.

Here are five creative, meaningful ways to display your family photos at home, turning them into treasured pieces of art that tell the story of your family.

1. A Statement Piece to Hold a Wall

Sometimes, one photograph says it all. A single, striking image deserves a space to shine. It might be a tender moment between siblings, a joyful family laugh, or a powerful black-and-white portrait. Whatever you choose, a large-scale piece of wall art creates a visual anchor for a room and gives that memory the attention it deserves.

A statement piece becomes a focal point in your home and shows what you value.

2. Companion Pieces: A Pair or Trio Designed to Hang Together

If one image feels like not enough, but a gallery wall feels like too much, companion pieces are a beautiful middle ground. Choose two or three portraits from the same session that complement each other and hang them together.

When designed intentionally, companion pieces bring rhythm and storytelling to your walls. They work wonderfully over a sofa, sideboard, or hallway. Like everything else, they are designed to match your home’s aesthetic.

3. Series Wall Art: A Curated Gallery

For families who want to showcase each individual or who love to document the passing years, a wall series is the perfect way to do it. You can create a gallery wall from a single session

Or add to it over time.

The key is consistency—whether it’s matching frames, a consistent editing style, or similar poses. Over time, the collection becomes a cohesive, living piece of art, rich with emotion and history.

4. Custom-Designed Albums for Coffee Table or Bookshelf

There’s something timeless about a beautiful album. Designed to hold 20 or more images, a custom-designed album tells the full story of your session—from wide shots to intimate details, from formal shots to in-between moments. It’s the ideal way to preserve everything you love in a format that invites hands-on enjoyment.

Albums can sit proudly on your coffee table or upright on a bookshelf, ready to be opened and relived. It’s a perfect way to preserve the sweet little moments between family members that don’t make it to the wall but mean the world to you.

5. Portrait Boxes: A Modern Twist on Print Displays

A portrait box offers both beauty and versatility. Available in sizes that hold 5, 10, or 20 matted prints, it’s perfect for showcasing a rotating selection of favorites. The smaller boxes come with a modern plexiglass frame, so you can display one print at a time and swap it whenever the mood strikes.

The 20-print version has a window in the box comes and is itself a display piece. Set it on a shelf or table, and you have a modern, artistic frame that houses multiple portraits and can grow with your family over time.

Your Story, Your Way

The beauty of custom photography is that there’s no one “right” way to enjoy it. Some families start with a bold wall statement and come back the next year to create an album. Others collect matted prints over time and create a rotating display with their portrait box. You can mix, match, build, and grow.

Each year brings new milestones, new personalities, and new favorite moments. Whether you’re decorating a wall or filling a shelf, you’re creating a visual legacy — one meaningful piece at a time.

No matter where you start, the most important thing is this: your images deserve to live beyond the screen. Let them become part of your home, your rhythm, and your story. At Lisa Maco Photography, we work together to bring your images into your daily life where they belong.

If you are ready to get started or just want to explore the idea more, I’d love to chat. Click here to schedule a call.