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Blog | Lucky Friday Studios

This is where I share my favorite images from maternity, newborn, motherhood and family photography sessions.  Sessions featured are located in my beautiful natural light studio in Centennial or on location throughout Denver, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Lone Tree, Englewood, Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village, Castle Rock and Parker, Colorado.

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6 Gorgeous Locations For Displaying Your Family Pictures

DESIGN IDEAS & GALLERY WALL INSPIRATION FOR 2024

I’m such a huge fan of displaying your family portraits around your home and there is nothing I love more than sharing some inspiration. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite design ideas for using the images from your maternity, newborn and family sessions with me. The living room is still the most popular choice for where families choose to hang images, but as you’ll see, there are so many rooms and spaces in your home where you can be enjoying your pictures every day. I hope this gives you some inspiration on how you can refresh the spaces in your home and find new ways to get the most out of your beautiful images by turning your portraits into true works of art!

If you’ve had a session with me in the past, only purchased digital files and still haven’t found the time to do anything with your images, it’s never too late to reach out! I’m always happy to design wall art and albums so that you can enjoy your images daily and have artwork to pass on to your children.

FRAMED PICTURES MAKE YOUR ENTRYWAY INVITING

Displaying special images in the entryway of your home is such a wonderful and unique way to welcome your guests and to put a smile on your face when you get home. I have special software to show you exactly what your own images will look like to scale on the walls in your home, right down to the frame color if you’d like to create a gorgeous wall display of your own. You can feel confident that you are choosing the sizes, colors and images that will look the best in your space before your order ever goes to production.

DISPLAYING FAMILY PICTURES IN YOUR BATHROOM

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The bathroom might feel like an unexpected choice for hanging your family pictures but I can’t think of a more beautiful view to enjoy while relaxing in this lovely porcelain bathtub. This large single framed image is a show stopper in this modern farmhouse bathroom.

FRAMED PICTURES CAN BE THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LIVING ROOM

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A group of 3 framed fine art prints works so perfectly over a large sofa in your living room to bring beauty and balance to the space. I’m a huge fan of gold and have multiple gold framing options to lend a pop of luxury to your home.

DISPLAYING FRAMED PORTRAITS IN THE HALLWAY

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This peaceful newborn image is the perfect choice for the entryway into this lovely nursery suite and will be a timeless work of art long after baby’s crib is replaced by a big girl bed.

DISPLAYING ARTWORK IN THE NURSERY OR BEDROOM

I love the look of a single large piece of custom artwork hanging over the changing table. This precious portrait of a newborn with his family is from my studio in Centennial, Colorado.

FRAMED ARTWORK IN THE KIDS PLAYROOM

How sweet are these portraits hanging over the bench in this dream of a playroom?! The beautiful images pair perfectly with the light hardwood frame and matches the modern Scandinavian design of the room flawlessly. I use the highest quality acrylic in all of my frames so you don’t have to worry about broken glass or your family’s safety when a ball or toy is inevitably thrown inside the house.


MAKING THE MOST OUT OF UNEXPECTED AND UNUSED SPACES IN YOUR HOME

This once empty wall space has new meaning with a simple portrait. Adding beautiful artwork to simple unused spaces can bring new life to your home. You don’t need large walls or huge spaces to find a lovely spot to hang a family treausure.

If you have spaces in your home that you’d like to hang family photos, I’d love to help show you what your redesigned space could look like. I use images of the actual walls in your home and take all of the guesswork out of designing your very own gallery wall. I’ll create custom layouts using your images so you can see just how beautiful your finished artwork will be! If you’d like to learn more, let’s chat!


Thank you so much for being here! I’m Kami Vanous, founder of Lucky Friday Studios and a leading Colorado maternity, newborn and baby photographer. My beautiful natural light photography studio is located in Centennial, Colorado and I serve clients from all around Denver, Littleton, Ken Caryl Ranch, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Englewood, Castle Rock, Parker and surrounding areas. I have more than 12 years of experience photographing motherhood, babies and young families, and I would love the opportunity to work with you to create something beautiful.

To see more of my work, please spend some time looking through my portfolio. If you are drawn to my art and are looking for a maternity, newborn and baby photographer, I would love to chat about how we can to begin planning your session together to create the images you’ve been dreaming of.

INQUIRE

xo - kami

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Framing Your Favorite Images
 

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FRAMED FINE ART PORTRAITS

I am a firm believer that your very favorite images should be proudly hung on the walls of your home. I grew up in a house where the hallways were filled with images of our family, many generations back, and I loved walking up and down the halls admiring the beautiful images. Studies have shown that children who grow up with family portraits displayed in their home have higher self esteem, feel more self worth and enjoy an important sense of belonging. Your family deserves that kind of beautiful gift and knowing the benefits of displaying family pictures makes the decision to invest in framed portraits an easy one.

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straight edge print

frame colors and styles to match every home

My framed fine art portraits make the most beautiful addition to any room in your house. As always, I’ve purposely chosen the highest quality frames and premium museum acrylic that will protect the print and resist breakage from the inevitable ball or toy that gets thrown at it. Not only are they stunning, but they are a truly practical choice for growing families.

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unique fine art print paper options

You can choose from a traditional straight edge print or a hand torn edge print to give a your artwork a distinct look you can't get elsewhere. Torn edge prints are uniquely floated in a mat. This gives the paper a handmade appearance, which emphasizes the care and craft of the production process. Images are printed on archival papers that will last over 200 years, are 100% cotton, and acid and lignin free.

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floating torn edge print

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the highest quality frame components

Each framed portrait is meticulously assembled and matted with luxurious 100% cotton 8-ply museum rag mat board. For interior frame backing, archival foam board featuring MicroChamber® technology is used which absorbs and neutralizes harmful gases. To finish off the frame the back is sealed with acid-free, buffered backing paper that won't puncture like craft paper, and beehive hanging hardware and wall bumpers are installed.

Like all of the products I offer, framed fine art portraits are archival quality and come with a lifetime guarantee from fading or yellowing.

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It’s always been important to me that my clients have their images printed professionally so that they can enjoy them every day. I don’t want the art that I create for you to live in the cloud or in the back of a drawer. Chances are that unprinted images will eventually be lost when technology changes and you can’t access them on the disk or flash drive they were delivered on or when your children don’t know your passwords or even where you stored them on your computer. Your images aren’t truly archived if they haven’t been printed!


Thank you so much for being here! I’m Kami Vanous, founder of Lucky Friday Studios and a leading Colorado maternity, newborn and baby photographer. My beautiful natural light photography studio is located in Centennial, Colorado and I serve clients from all around Denver, Littleton, Ken Caryl Ranch, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Englewood, Castle Rock, Parker and surrounding areas. I have more than 12 years of experience photographing motherhood, babies and young families, and I would love the opportunity to work with you to create something beautiful.

To see more of my work, please spend some time looking through my portfolio. If you are drawn to my art and are looking for a maternity, newborn and baby photographer, I would love to chat about how we can to begin planning your session together to create the images you’ve been dreaming of.

INQUIRE

xo - kami

To see more of my work and stay up to date on current happenings, follow me on

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The Beauty of Custom Heirloom Albums
 

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FINE ART ALBUMS

Whenever clients ask me what my favorite product is, I never hesitate with an answer. My heirloom albums are without a doubt the most beautiful, timeless items I’ve ever had the privilege of offering my clients. These albums are exclusively available through a select group of professional photographers and are handcrafted in the US. Each one has been hand selected by me to ensure that the keepsakes you invest in will stand the test of time for generations. They are archival quality and come with a lifetime guarantee.

Printing your favorite images in an album is such a special way to truly archive your session and make sure it is passed down through the generations. Whether it is documenting your pregnancy, your newborn baby or your growing family, your legacy will be beautifully and safely preserved. These albums also make an incredibly special baby book for busy families who may not want the added stress and pressure of filling out all of the information in a traditional one.

I’ve put together an easy process so that ordering albums is simple and fun. My albums are priced at a flat rate per image so there’s never any additional charges to upgrade to premium options.

step 1. choose a fine art album or a matted album style

step 2. choose your favorite size

step 3. choose your favorite images

step 4. choose your favorite cover art option

step 5. choose your favorite fabric option

step 6. approve your custom album design before it goes to print

step 7. enjoy your beautiful album for generations to come!

 
 

From the moment you pick up these albums, you know you are holding something special. The stunning albums are covered in luxurious linen or vintage velvet and include your choice of the most gorgeous, custom covers. Cover design options include Blind Debossing (where no color or foil is added, design shows slightly darker than fabric) or Foil Debossing (available in Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold).

Thick, sturdy pages hold your favorite images printed on the lovliest archival papers and are available in both lay flat and matted styles.

 

ALBUM COVER ART OPTIONS

 

ALBUM COVER FABRIC OPTIONS

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If you are looking for a truly special way to preserve your favorite images and wow your friends and family with a one of a kind piece of art, investing in an heirloom album is an easy decision. You’ll be able to enjoy your images time and again and pass them down for generations to come in the most beautiful way.


 

Thank you so much for being here! I’m Kami Vanous, founder of Lucky Friday Studios and a leading Colorado maternity, newborn and baby photographer. My beautiful natural light photography studio is located in Centennial, Colorado and I serve clients from all around Denver, Littleton, Ken Caryl Ranch, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Englewood, Castle Rock, Parker and surrounding areas. I have more than 12 years of experience photographing motherhood, babies and young families, and I would love the opportunity to work with you to create something beautiful.

To see more of my work, please spend some time looking through my portfolio. If you are drawn to my art and are looking for a maternity, newborn and baby photographer, I would love to chat about how we can to begin planning your session together to create the images you’ve been dreaming of.

INQUIRE

xo - kami

To see more of my work and stay up to date on current happenings, follow me on

Instagram