9 OBJECTS AND SURFACES TO PRINT YOUR IMAGES ON (LET YOUR PHOTOS COME ALIVE!)

A photograph that does not come out of a hard drive ends up dying. So clear, so cruel. Is that the ending you want for your photographs? Having your own gallery on the web or publishing on different social networks is very good to make yourself known or to share your work, however, if what you want is for your photographs to live forever , especially the most special ones, the ones that most pride have awakened you, the ones that have an effort behind (which has been worth it), the ones that you cannot stop looking at (because of the place, the reason, the moment...), all of these cannot die on a hard drive or evaporate In the net. It would be a terrible catastrophe.

We fans of digital photography often suffer from this evil, shoot, shoot, accumulate, accumulate and then print little. That is why today I am here to give you some ideas, beyond the album, the photo book or the typical mugs, t-shirts or puzzles. Today I am going to talk to you about different surfaces so that you can print your photos in a big way, so that everyone can see them and, incidentally, some small format options that seem very original to me and that I like a lot. You stay? If you don't, you might regret it in a few years ? And it's not blackmail, huh? It's the real truth ;P

SURFACES WHERE TO PRINT YOUR IMAGES

Poster
Poster on table
Canvas
in aluminum
methacrylate
Forex
vinyls
magnets
custom boxes

Now let's look at these options one by one.

1. POSTER

An economical option for large formats. You can print your square, panoramic or rectangular photos on a poster. It is not valid for exteriors but it is a good alternative, for example, for youth or children's rooms, offices and also for framing later. In addition, this option is the most respectful with the colors and finishes of your image. The finish can be glossy or matte and prices vary depending on the format and size. Here are some options:

in Hofmannfrom eight euros the smallest size (20 × 50 cm). They offer 16 different sizes (up to 76 x 114 cm) and in three formats: rectangular, panoramic and square. Glossy and matte.
in snappybookfrom 3.25 euros the smaller size 30×30 cm. In gloss, matte and metallic paper. Also in square, panoramic and rectangular and the largest size (70×100 cm).
in photoboxYou can order a poster (from 6.95 euros for the size 30×30 and 28×35 cm), and a collage poster, from 9.95. Panoramic, square or rectangular. The largest size is 74 × 114 cm, for 29.95 euros.

In this table of megapixels and print sizes you can check if the chosen image has enough resolution for a large size

2. POSTER ON BOARD

In this case, the poster is delivered on a wooden board prepared to be hung. This way care is easier and the product more resistant (childproof, for example ? ).

in photobox: from 14.95 euros the rectangular size 20×30 cm. The thickness is 2mm. Also in square and panoramic, although in these formats they only offer two sizes.
In Decogallery: with a thickness of 10mm. From 36 euros for the 40×30 size and with more sizes available for the square and panoramic formats. They offer different types of support that you can buy separately.

3. CANVAS

A more elegant format that you can hang on any wall in your home (indoors, of course ? ), it is a classic among the decorative options, it will probably sound familiar to you but we cannot forget it ?

Hoffmann: It offers a Luxury edition (3.8 cm width of the frame) and Classic (1.8 cm), in all three formats, although the panoramic one is only in 30×60 cm size. From 27 euros (20×30 Classic).
Photobox: This house offers you the possibility of a simple canvas from 15.95 euros for the size 20×20 cm or collage canvas from 17.95 (20×20 cm). They also have a Classic (1.8 cm) and Deluxe (3.7 cm) edition.

4. IN ALUMINUM

If you are looking for a modern, impactful and original design to print your most spectacular photos, this is your most interesting option. It is also suitable for outdoors. Highly recommended for black and white images.

snappybook: It is his Dibond model, a print on a 2mm aluminum plate that is mounted on a 4 cm thick wooden frame. It is a material that is easy to clean (just use a damp cloth) and is heat resistant. From 36.30 euros the smallest size (37 × 50 cm) and they can print up to 150 × 200 cm.

Decogallery: They print on a 3 mm thick aluminum sheet and apply a transparent sheet to protect from moisture and light. From 41 euros the size (40×30 euros). The largest size they offer is 150×100 cm.

5. METHACRYLATE

On this material the images remain colorful and bright. What sets it apart from the rest is the depth it gives to the photographs, as it achieves an almost three-dimensional effect. Ideal for light and white walls and suitable for exteriors (terraces, gardens...).

Hoffmann:6mm thick, glossy and ready to hang. From 39 euros (20×30 cm).
snappybook:5 mm thick, delivered with spacers that separate it from the wall 2 cm. From 48 euros (50×70) and they offer different types of printing.

6. FOREX

Forex is a semi-rigid plastic (foamed PVC). It is an economical, resistant, easy-to-clean option; Valid for both interiors and exteriors, as it is waterproof.

snappybok:5 mm thick forex, with or without frame. From 29.70 euros (37×50 cm).
Hoffmann:10 mm thick, available in matt and gloss. from 32 euros (20×30 cm).

7. VINYLS

They are stickers that you can stick on different surfaces, from furniture to glass, floors or walls. It is a very interesting option to decorate with your own images. I have seen it on walls, cabinets, kitchen furniture or even small furniture or to personalize the laptop. Here you can see or order to decorate IKEA furnitureWho doesn't have one?! ? The prices vary according to the type of vinyl and the size, some places where you can order them are:

miyocreative
pixartprinting
my vinyl

And if you prefer small size stickers, don't miss the round ones from MOO!!

8. MAGNETS

I really like this option to print photos, it's a way to have your fridge (or any other metal surface) decorated with photos without making it look like the most chaotic place in the house ? You can also change them whenever you want or change the combination and the images will last much longer than if you hung them on photographic paper.

cheerz: You can choose between 9 square magnetsfor 12 euros (3 euros of shipping costs). The size is 6.25×6.25 cm with a thickness of 0.5 mm and they are delivered in a beautiful box (ideal for a gift). They also have the retro option ., a little larger than the others (6.8×8.2 cm) and allow you to write a note below. 12 magnets for 20 euros (euros shipping costs).

Imangram: the options here are much more varied, round, square, oval…; with sheet or flexible. From 13.99 euros.

9. CUSTOM BOXES

Personalized boxes seem like a fantastic choice when it comes to making a gift. By the way, if what you are looking for are gifts for a photographer, here you have many more ideas .

snappybook: from 0.3 euros the copy. The boxes have very nice and careful designs. You can choose the square (10×10 cm) or retro (9×10.9 cm) design. They are printed on coated cardboard, printed on one side and glossy.

cheerz:this house turns your pictures into Polaroid snapshotsand sends them to you in a box. 18 photos for 20 euros plus 3 shipping costs, with a size of (8.4 x 7 cm), the image would be 6.4 x 6.4 cm. You can also choose the Cheerz Box option, printed on photographic paper. From 16 euros (plus 4 shipping) you can include between 30 and 45 photos (10 x 8.5 cm) in a box personalized by you and allows you to add a dedication. And if these options fall short for you, you have the Big Fat Box (from 32 euros plus 5 shipping costs) where you can choose between 75 and 200 photos in square cut (10×10 cm) or classic cut (8×10 cm), with the latter option to add text and select background color .