How To Photograph Your Wall To Preview Your Portraits As Wall Art

how to photograph your walls for artwork mockup

One of the most helpful things you can do when planning wall art is send a quick photo of the wall where you might want to display your portraits.

With a simple phone photo, I can create a digital preview that shows exactly how your images could look on your wall. This helps you see the right size and layout before ordering anything.

Follow the steps below so the preview is as accurate as possible.

Step 1: Choose The Wall

Start by choosing the wall you are considering for your portraits.

Common spots include:

  • Above a couch
  • Over a bed
  • A hallway
  • A staircase wall
  • An entryway

You do not need to be certain yet. Even a rough idea is helpful.

Step 2: Tape A Piece Of Paper To The Wall

examples of paper taped to wall to mockup all art

Tape a standard sheet of printer paper (8.5 × 11 inches) to the wall.

This gives me a known size reference so I can scale the artwork accurately in the mock-up.

Place the paper roughly where the center of the artwork might go.

Step 3: Stand Back And Photograph The Wall

How to take effective photos for mocking up your walls for wall art

Using your phone:

  • Stand several feet back
  • Make sure the entire wall is visible
  • Try to hold the phone straight and level

Avoid taking the photo from an angle if possible. The straighter the photo, the more accurate the preview will be.

Step 4: Include The Surroundings

It helps to include nearby furniture and architectural details such as:

  • couches
  • beds
  • stair railings
  • windows
  • mantels

This allows the artwork to be scaled correctly for the room.

Step 5: Send The Photo

Once you have the photo, simply send it to me:

>> SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE

From there, I can create a preview showing how different artwork sizes or groupings might look on your wall. Seeing the images in your actual space often makes the decision much easier.

Many families are surprised by how different sizes feel once they see them on their wall. What seems large on paper often ends up being the perfect size in the room.

If you’d like, you can send photos of multiple walls. We can explore different possibilities together and see what feels best in your home.

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