Albums vs. Wall Art: Which Is Best for Your Family? – St. Louis Maternity and Newborn Photographer
One of the most exciting parts of working with families in St. Louis—after we’ve captured those dreamy maternity curves, tiny newborn toes, or big family bear hugs—is helping you decide how to enjoy your photos every day. And that usually means choosing between two beautiful options: albums or wall art.
Spoiler alert: there’s no wrong choice here, but depending on your space, style, and the story you want to tell, one might suit you better than the other.
The Album Experience: A Story You Can Hold
Our custom heirloom albums are the kind of keepsake your kids will flip through for decades—and someday show their own babies. You’ll choose from three sizes—
- 8×8 – a smaller, sweet version that’s perfect for gifts or little hands.
- 10×10 and 12×12 – these make a statement with acrylic covers, premium fabric choices, and more room for your story to unfold.
Each album features luxuriously thick, layflat pages—so your portraits stretch across the spread without any seams cutting through the magic. And they all come nestled inside a matching protective box.
Want something even more flexible? Our Folio Box is like an album you can rearrange. It’s a wooden display box with a window for your favorite image on the front, and inside are a collection of matted prints—perfect for rotating images on your shelf, gifting to family, or framing later.
Albums and folios are ideal for:
- Storytelling: maternity-to-newborn session combos, milestone memories
- Gifting: grandparents love flipping through these (ask about adding on a grandparent album!)
- Coffee tables or bookshelves (they’re stunning display pieces in their own right)
Wall Art: Make It a Statement
If your love language is home decor, wall art is for you. Imagine walking past your favorite photo every day—your newborn’s sleepy yawn, your toddler’s belly laugh, your radiant pregnancy glow. That’s the power of wall art.
Here’s how it works:
- Pick your sizes based on your wall space
- Choose your finish:
- Canvas – warm and classic
- Framed Prints – timeless elegance
- Metal – sleek and modern
- Acrylic – bold and vivid
- Wood – rustic with a twist (including circular options!)
We’ll guide you through creating a single statement piece or a full gallery wall—something that fits your space and your story. We even have special software to help you see exacty what images and sizes are best for your space.
Wall art is ideal for:
- Big visual impact
- Decorating nurseries, staircases, living rooms, or hallways
- Creating a daily reminder of what matters most
- Celebrating this moment in a bold, visible way
So…Which One Is Right for You?
Honestly? Many families choose both. An album to tell the full story—and wall art to highlight one or two standout images. And all of our Collections come with both.
Whether you’re booking a maternity session in St. Louis, planning for your baby’s newborn portraits, or updating your family photos, we’ll walk you through all your options during your planning meeting and again at your ordering appointment.
No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just thoughtful choices that fit your life and style.
Let’s create something beautiful—something worth holding onto.
Ready to start planning your session and artwork? Reach out today to chat more about your vision!
