Go to any photo department at any retailer in this country and I promise that they refer to an 8×10 as an ‘enlargement.’ Yes, in comparison to a 4×6 or 5×7 print — or back in the film days when you could take an negative to them to print an 8×10, it is an ‘enlargement.’
So many clients answer the ‘what do you desire from your session (in terms of prints/products)’ on the client info form that they want 5x7s to gift to family and an 8×10 ‘wall print’ for their home.
8x10s have never been classified at CMP as a ‘wall print’ because in comparison to the larger sizes offered, it doesn’t begin to compare. So … to visually demonstrate what a ‘wall print’ is take a look at the comparison of an unframed 8×10 print versus a 30×40 canvas below. To see other sizes in between (i.e. 11×14, 16×20, 16×24, and 20×30), click here …
An 8×10, when clustered with a variety of framed prints in varying sizes can make up a wonderful wall display, but alone, it reminds me of an orphan or the kid no one wants to play with on the playground … unnoticed, a wallflower fading into its surroundings.
On the other hand, the 30×40 screams, “Notice me!” and will catch the attention of everyone who ventures into your home.
CMP offers wall prints in sizes 11×14 through 20×30 and luxe gallery wrapped canvases in sizes 16×20 up to 40×60. Wall gallery collections that include four to eight custom framed prints are also available a savings over a la carte pricing.
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Great post Christina – and so true!