All About Photo Prints!
5 Ways to Bring Your Images to Life
Your images don’t deserve to sit on your camera roll, live in a folder, or exist only on social media — they deserve to be brought to life and enjoyed. And to do that, they need to be printed. When it comes to turning your images into something tangible, the first step is photo prints. From film to digital files, photo prints are the heart of printing.
For WHCC, our Photo Prints are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our full-service lab offers 100% color accuracy, quality-assured prints, and first-class finishing services. We offer prints on a selection of high-quality photo papers that all have a longevity of 100+ years in typical display conditions. From standalone prints to one-of-a-kind displays, we have 5 ways you can use Photo Prints to turn your images into photographic art.
1. Loose Prints
Everyone loves a classic, and there’s nothing more classic than a regular Photo Print. Whether they’re to keep in a scrapbook, hang on the fridge, or gift, these simple and versatile prints give your images life. Customize your prints by choosing from our Lustre, Glossy, Metallic, and Deep Matte papers. Each paper has unique qualities to enhance your images.
Our Photo Print sizes range from 2.5x3.5" Wallets to 30x40" and custom sizes. We also offer Mini Snapshots as a trendy option that can be written on and kept as mementos. These 3.3x4" prints have a white border to give them a nostalgic appeal that everyone loves.
A fun way to enjoy your Photo Prints is with a Metal Display Stand! These tabletop stands can be used with magnets, making them a contemporary option to showcase your favorite prints and more. Plus they’re available in two colors, Graphite or Acid Washed, and two sizes, 6x8" or 9x11", so you can pick the stand that fits your style.
2. Mounted and Matted Prints
To make your Photo Prints a little more sturdy or add some elegance, try our mounting and matting options.
Mounted Prints
Mounting your prints protects your prints and increases their longevity. The substantial backing makes them easier to store and display, so you don’t have to worry about your printed images bending, folding, or being damaged in any way. We offer five substrate options you can choose from:
Matboard — A heavyweight, dry mount board at an economical price. Over time, some warping may occur due to its fiber-based nature. For this reason, we do not offer sizes larger than 16x20".
Styrene — Our most popular mounting substrate, available in 3mm white and black. Made from plastic, it is not susceptible to warping.
Masonite — This traditional mounting surface provides a heavy duty and long-lasting substrate. Our Masonite comes in the standard 1/8" size and is perfect for the high-end market.
Foamboard — Foamboard is 1/4" thick and available in white and black. The foam material is encased in a durable plastic shell and can be the perfect lightweight solution for inserting in frames.
Standout — Sleek and slightly textured, Standout is a plastic edging that encases lightweight foam. Choose from popular sizes between 8x10" and 30x40".
Matted Prints
Loose prints with a decorative twist! For Photo Prints 12x12" and smaller, add a Black, Gray, or White mat to give them a dynamic and beautiful presentation. Like mounting, matting adds protection to your prints and makes them easy to display in a frame or on their own.
Display your mounted + matted prints with a Wood Display Stand or Metal Display Easel. Wood Display Stands come in four lengths to fit print 10x10" and smaller, including 8x12". With our Maple, Bamboo, and Walnut options, Wood Display Stands can be styled however you want. Or showcase large and small prints with a Metal Display Easel. These easels are available in 5", 9", and 13" to accommodate multiple print sizes up to 20x24". Metal Display Easels work with all of our mounting substrates to provide a museum-like display.
You can order matted Photo Prints from the Image Box or Wood Box catalogs in ROES.
3. Image Boxes and Wood Boxes
Love having loose prints but not sure what to do with them? Store them in a customized box! Our Image Boxes and Wood Boxes are a luxurious, yet affordable way to safely hold, preserve, and even display Photo Prints. Both Image and Wood Boxes are available in a variety of sizes, so they can hold different amounts and sizes of loose, mounted, and matted prints. There can even be room to hold special keepsakes such as a newborn’s hospital bracelet, a grad’s tassel, or wedding vows.
Add a Wood Display Stand or Metal Display Easel with your box so you can individually pull out images to display and enjoy them at your own leisure — when you want, for however long you want.
Image Box
With our extensive collection of leathers, suedes, and fabric cover options, it’s easy to create a timeless Image Box. We suggest our popular Vintage Leathers for a classic choice. Or opt for a Custom Photo Cover to feature your favorite image on the lid with designs on the front, spine, and back of the Image Box. This is a favorite choice for our 4x6" and 5x7" sizes! If you want your Image Box to be even more special, there’s an option to add an inside panel for an image, design, or message. Every Image Box is finished with an elegant black satin ribbon for easy removal of the prints inside.
Wood Box
Made from real maple wood, our Wood Boxes are built to perfection and allow you to print on the lid or engrave it from edge to edge. The beauty of the grain comes through the lighter colors of your printed image, giving it a beautiful warm finish. Custom engraving on the front of the lid, back of the lid, and on the optional false bottom is also available to further personalize your Wood Box. Engraving is a creative way to personalize your Wood Box with names, a year, a special message, or design.
4. Framed Prints
If you’re looking for a traditional way to enjoy a print, go with a Framed Print! We have a wide selection of frame mouldings, mat options, and even acrylics to transform your Photo and Fine Art Prints into a remarkable display.
Pair your print with a Distressed Frame to incorporate a pop of color, or keep it simple with a black Slim Frame. From our always classic Lexington Frames to statement-making Metal Frames, you’ll find a style that complements your image and fits your personality. Plus, our Framed Prints can be both wall and tabletop displays, allowing you to appreciate your images anywhere in the home or office!
5. Standout
Turn prints into a wall display — without the frame. Our Standout is another way to bring your images to life with prints. You can get any Photo Print mounted onto a Standout! This display arrives with pre-cut holes for easy hanging and is available in a wide range of popular sizes.
Made from lightweight foam with a selection of edge options, Standout is an economical choice that fits any style image. Choose between two depths, 3/4" and 1 1/2", and any of our five edge options to create the look you want: Black, White, Bamboo, Stainless Steel, and Light Wood.
