From The Marriage Portrait planning journal.
Notice how you use the room
Choose a space you spend time in or move through often. Consider what you want to see from the sofa, an entryway, or across a bedroom. The best wall is not automatically the largest wall. Viewing distance and emotional significance both matter.
Measure the useful space
Record the clear wall width and height, allowing for windows, doors, sconces, and furniture. A sofa or console measurement gives a helpful scale reference. Distinguish the canvas dimensions from the larger outside frame dimensions.
Take a straight-on photograph
Stand opposite the wall, keep the camera level, and include the surrounding furniture, floor line, and adjacent edges. Avoid an ultra-wide lens when possible because it can distort proportions. Include a measurement or known-size reference, and a second photograph showing the broader room.
Look at color and light
Notice the room’s dominant colors and the direction of daylight. These help guide the portrait palette, orientation, and frame selection. Installation and placement near heat, moisture, or direct sunlight are discussed for the chosen artwork and location.
Share photographs privately
There is no need to send room images with the initial inquiry. An optional private upload is offered afterward. Remove sensitive documents or personal details from view before photographing your room.
Let the wall guide the next step.
You can inquire before choosing the wall. We help you consider proportion, framing, and the artwork you want to live with.