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What is a Dual Easel Frame?

Dual easel frames have two separate easels to display both horizontal or vertical photos.

Many picture frames have an easel attached to the back to prop up the frame for display on a desk or table. That easel is what props the frame up.

A frame that is described as having a dual easel simply means that there are two easels attached to the back. These dual, or two easel frames are designed for propping up the framed photograph horizontally for landscape photos or vertically for portraits.

Here is an example of a dual easel frame displayed using the horizontal easel:

Black horizontal paper frame with pop-out easel back

Why dual easel paper picture frames are practical event giveaways

  1. Your event photographer can take both horizontal and vertical photos, as opposed to being stuck with one orientation. This allows them to frame the picture based on how many people are in the photo, and the surroundings or background.
  2. Paper frames protect event photos. Made of durable recycled cardstock, these paper photo holders provide a little extra support for your photos so they don’t get bent or crinkled on the ride home.
  3. They’re cheap! By “cheap” we mean inexpensive in price. Starting at just $1 per frame, you can get blank paper picture frames for cheap as guest favors for your party or event.
  4. No minimums. If you’re hosting a small party or event, you can order just a few blank frames. No need to buy in quantities of 10, 25, or 100. At Studio Style, you can buy any quantity you need.
  5. You can add your event logo or company branding. Kick your image up a notch with foil stamped personalization. This extra little investment can help boost your brand visibility.
Black paper frame with pop-out easels for horizontal or vertical display. Frame has na silver foil logo imprint on the back.

Get your easel back frames from Studio Style

We’ve made hundreds of thousands of photo frames. We know a thing or two about the best way to personalize a photo holder. So go ahead, start shopping for dual easel picture frames, call us at (800) 346-3063, or send us a message. We’re here to help!

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How to Sell Your Nature Photography

Make money doing what you love by selling greeting cards of your photography.

Taking photos of nature and wildlife is a passion for outdoor enthusiasts. Nature photographers spend hours at parks composing beautifully proportioned images of landscapes or taking crisply detailed macro shots of a single flower.

Some are fortunate enough to work for National Geographic or have thriving careers in the photography industry. For many others photography is a hobby.

How do you take your hobby to the next level and make an income stream from it? An easy way to get started is by selling photo insert cards. It’s easier than you think to make nature picture cards, and we’ll show you how.

Recycled black and natural flax photo insert cards for nature photographs
Examples of nature photo cards. Blank greeting cards with a “picture frame” style front cover make it easy to insert your own photographs. Shown: Black insert photo card and Natural Flax insert photo card.

How to make nature photo cards

  • Select Your Best Photos & Make Prints. Take inventory of your photo collection and narrow it down to just a few of your strongest images. Make prints (usually 4″ x 6″) of these photos.
  • Assemble The Cards. With pocket-style photo insert cards, the front cover has a window opening to slide your photo in. This makes it easy to create instant photo greeting cards, and if you change your mind, you can remove the photo without damaging the image or card. Something to keep in mind: how much of the photo are you ok with being covered up by the window frame edge? Simplicity photo insert cards from Studio Style have a 3-½” x 5-½” window opening, so ¼” of your photo edges would be covered up when inserted into the card.
  • Add Your Personal Touch. Don’t forget to include your name, web address, and the title of your photo and location. Some photographers like to handwrite this on the window border or back of the card, some create printed labels to stick on the back, while others choose to have us foil stamp their cards for a truly professional look.
  • Consider Product Packaging. While not necessary, it is a good idea to insert your cards into a clear cellophane sleeve to protect it from fingerprints and moisture. Place cards in a bin, basket, or box at the front of your booth or by the cash register.
Cards with photo insert for nature photography
Photo frame cards are perfect for wildlife and scenic photography alike. Shown: Desert Storm and Navy Blue.

Where to sell your nature photo cards

  • Parks & Forests. A great place to sell photo cards is within gift shops at parks and tourist areas. Many larger parks and wildlife areas have gift shops on site to sell souvenir pins, walking stick medallions, iron-on patches, ornaments, commemorative pins, and other souvenir items. Greeting cards of photographs taken at the park are the perfect compliment to these other items! Visitors love to take home visual reminders of places they’ve been.
  • Local History Museums. An often overlooked place is your local history museum. People visit museums to learn more about specific regions, so selling cards featuring photos of that area is a natural fit.
  • Tourist Areas. There is great opportunity to sell your photographs to tourists visiting your area. Take photos of the natural surroundings in town, perhaps even expand into local architecture & landmark photography. We’ve seen photo cards at coffee houses, fudge shops, ice cream parlors, flower shops, apple and pumpkin farms, and general gift shops. Photo cards also do great when merchandised at the front counter of locally owned restaurants that require you to pay at the cash register.
  • Farmer’s Markets. Setting up a booth in a farmer’s market is a great way to meet new people, sell your cards and get fresh air all at the same time. If running your own booth is too much work or money, see if another vendor would be willing to partner with you. For instance, selling cards at a booth that also sells fresh cut flowers or handmade gifts is a smart idea.
  • Art Fairs. If you are already selling larger prints, why not offer some smaller gifts as well? Your photo cards are at a price point that most art fair goers will gladly pay for. Be sure to include your studio logo and website info to lead them back to your online shop for your larger prints.
  • Food Co-ops. While it might seem an unlikely place, it’s worth checking into your local food cooperative. While some are strictly member-only, stores that are open to the public often sell work from local artists and photographers.
  • Etsy.com. Etsy offers photographers a place to easily sell their photo cards and reach a wide audience. Try setting up your own Etsy shop and promote it with your blog, website, or Facebook page.
Nature photography card with photo insert and photographer logo gold foil stamped on the back of the card
Sell your art and advertise your business with custom foil imprinting. Shown: gold foil on Black insert photo card.

Marketing & selling tips for nature photo cards

  • Advertise your business. Studio Style offers foil imprinted personalized on all of our cards with photo insert. Take advantage of this by adding your studio name and website to the back of each card.
  • Display Your Goods. For offline (in-store) sales, in most cases you’ll be responsible for your own card display. This can be as simple as a basket filled with your cards or a wire greeting card display rack.
  • Welcome & Inform With Signage. Try creating a sign with the name of your photography business, price and a short bio. Make it personable by including a photo of yourself. Any little bit of information can help make a connection between you & the customer. If selling to a local market or if your work has been acknowledged, make that a selling point. Example: “Martha Williamson – Award Winning Local Photographer”
  • Take Photos of Your Cards. For selling online, you’ll need crisp and attractive photos of your cards. Set aside an afternoon to do a product photo shoot. Optimize your images in Photoshop using the “Save for web” feature to create quick-loading optimized images.
  • Determine Your Selling Price. Do other photographers in your area also sell cards? Do some research and find out what they are charging and price yours accordingly. Generally speaking, you can easily sell cards in most markets at a price point between $5-$8 per card. Buying your insert frame cards and prints in bulk can help cut costs and keep more money in your pocket.
  • Think Seasonal. In most parts of the world, nature changes with each season. Varying your photo card selection by season will keep your work fresh and current. Don’t forget the time of year people send the most cards – Christmas! Create seasonal winter and holiday theme cards and make these available starting in early November.
  • Be Patient & Positive. Like with any new adventure, results can take time. Don’t become frustrated if your cards don’t sell right away, give it time. If your cards still are not selling, evaluate your photo choices, selling location and marketing efforts. Make adjustments and keep a positive attitude!
Recycled Photo Insert Cards | Made in the USA by Studio Style
Black and white nature photos look great in any color of frame card. Shown: Gold foil on Mint Green (discontinued).

Want to learn more about photo insert cards from Studio Style?

Selling photo art greeting cards is a great way to make extra money, express your creativity and gain exposure of your photography. Browse Studio Style’s collection of photo frame cards, including many that are made of recycled paper.

We have even more selling tips, marketing ideas, and pricing strategies for selling photo frame cards. Interested in selling photo holder cards for your photo studio or business? Learn how to sell photo greeting cards on our wholesale photo insert card resources page.

Watch this short how-to video to see how easy it is to use our photo frame cards and how you can personalize them.

Related: Don’t forget that June 15th is Nature Photography Day!

Do you have any photo card selling tips or ideas? Feel free to share your experience in the comments below!

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What is a Beveled Edge?

Cardboard photo frames and mats cut with a beveled edge add a polished look to photographs.

Last month we defined a deckle edge, describing the difference between natural and machine-cut. Today we write about the beveled edge, another specialty edge treatment that customers often ask about. Common with mirrors, cabinets, tile, and countertops, you’ll also see the phrase beveled edge to describe a characteristic of paper, most commonly mat board used with photo framing.

Beveled edge detail on blue mat board frame
A bevel cut on the inside edge of a mat board photo frame.

Any edge cut at less than 90° degrees can be called a beveled edge, however in order to create a bevel cut the paper needs to be fairly thick to cut it on a slant. A thin piece of notebook paper would not be able to produce this look.

Within the realm of paper products, mat board (the thick cardstock frame that surrounds a photo) and corrugated cardboard are the two main types of paper that are thick enough to produce a bevel cut.

Our beveled picture frame mats are a great example of a product that uses this cut.

Beveled edges are a highly desirable feature for picture frame mats, as it gives a polished and finished look to photos. Since the slanted cut edge surrounds the image, it draws your eyes towards the photo. It is this subtle detail that really accentuates framed photographs.

Simply put, paper that has a beveled edge is not cut at a 90° right angle.

Edge detail of beveled edge cut on a white mat board frame
Detail on picture frame mat board beveled edge

Need picture frame mats with a beveled edge? You’re in luck.

We make picture frame mat board inserts. We have stock sizes available, or we can custom-cut a frame mat for any size, any shape. Want to add your studio or event logo? We offer timeless foil stamping for that professional touch. Learn about mat board frames or give our team a call at (800) 346-3063.

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What is a Deckle Edge?

A deckle edge is the name given to the irregular hand-torn appearance on the edge of a paper.

Deckle Edge Paper Detail
Closeup of the deckle edge detail on the corner of white and black portrait folders.

The name “deckle” comes from a tool called a deckle, which is a wooden frame used in the process of papermaking. With handmade paper, as the wet pulp dries it seeps between the deckle and the mould. During this process there is some run-off which gradually thins at the edges. This results in irregular edging, or a deckle edge.

Deckle edges are not perfectly straight like the paper we are typically use. Some people describe them as being rough, ragged, raw, frayed, or uneven in nature. Depending on if the effect is a natural result of papermaking—or if it is artificially produced with a machine—there can be some variation in the degree of unevenness.

With handmade art paper, the deckled edges tend to be a soft, feathery edge that gradually becomes thinner at the end. Since it is softer and thinner, it is also more delicate. This is common with books, scrapbooking, and watercolor papers.

Many wedding invitations, stationery, greeting cards, cardstock, and higher end paper products also have a deckled edge. These often have what is called a faux deckle edge, where a machine cuts the edge of the paper to create a ragged (somewhat rippled) decorative edging for ornamental effect. Since these edges are cut rather than created naturally, they tend to be stronger than traditional deckle methods.

Buy Deckle-Edged Portrait Folders from Studio Style

Several of our products feature a deckle edge including our popular Portrait Folders. Since the edges of our folders are machine-cut with a special deckle die, they are sturdy and suitable for portrait, school, special event, and wedding photographers.

Deckle edge folders also work well for upscale event photography, for photo giveaways at galas, fundraisers, cruises, restaurants or any formal, upscale celebration.

Deckle edges on black and white portrait folders

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Celebrate Nature Photography Day

Grab your camera and capture the great outdoors on June 15th for Nature Photography Day.

What started in 2006 as a new idea has since become an annual celebration of nature photographers across the globe. The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) designated June 15th as Nature Photography Day, a day to explore the natural world with your camera.

Nature Photography Day

Learn about nature photography

NANPA has a large collection of photography tips and techniques, covering nature photography in urban and wilderness areas. They cover everything from the technical aspects (like lenses and neutral density filters) to the subtleties and art of photo styling.

Explore the world around you!

Discover nature on foot or by bicycle and set aside some time this June 15th to go on an exploratory hike or bike ride and stop to notice your surroundings. If you are stuck working all day, pack a lunch to-go and take a walk outside. Raining? Don’t worry, bring an umbrella! Don’t have a sitter for the kids? No problem, bring them along!

Share your photos on Nature Photography Day

Share your photographs with others! Instagram is a great place to do this. Just add the hashtag #NaturePhotographyDay to your post. If you do this yearly, you can add another hashtag with the year. Ex: #NationalPhotographyDay2023.

If you are a member of the NANPA or thinking of becoming one, check out their Nature Photography Day event for members.

Inspire others

Your photos inspire others. Use your photographs to encourage others to think about the affect that humans and development have on nature. Nature photography has the power to spark conservation efforts and rekindle an appreciation for our earth.


Want to sell your nature photography?

If taking photos is more than a hobby, consider selling your nature photos. It’s a great way to get your name out there, make some extra income, and share your passion with your community—or the world!

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Create a Candy Buffet for your Wedding in 5 Easy Steps

Creating a DIY self-serve candy station at your wedding reception party is an easy and creative alternative to traditional candy wedding favors.

Jordan almonds wrapped in organza or tulle and tied with ribbon have long been the traditional wedding favor choice for many brides and grooms. TheKnot.com explains the cultural significance for these sugarcoated candies. While this tradition will always be popular, wedding candy buffet bars are becoming the colorful, interactive, and completely customizable candy favor choice for many brides.

Creating your own candy table at your wedding is easy and affordable, and requires only a few supplies. From the candy buffet jars to the favor bags to the tasty candy itself, we outline the 5 steps it takes to create your own colorful and personalized candy bar dream.

Step 1 – Choose Your Candy & Colors

This is the most fun part! First think about what colors you want to have.

A couple planning their wedding will choose colors that match the rest of their wedding. Jelly beans and M&M’s both come in a rainbow of colors. Don’t forget licorice, gum drops, chocolates, gummy bears, and taffy which come in many flavors. Online retailers often organize their candy by color making it easy to find choices that will work with your wedding colors.

Step 2 – Buy Glass Jars & Candy Scoops

Candy buffet glass jars
Create a decorative candy buffet with glass jars

Big glass jars work best to show off your colorful candy. Similar to the jars used at old-fashioned bulk candy stores, these often have removable lids to keep the candy fresh. You may want to remove and store the lids right before the guests start to fill their bags up!

Glass flower vases and trifle bowls also work nicely. Don’t forget the scoops (or tongs, depending on what kind of candy it is). Scoops discourage guests from dipping their hands directly into the jars. Use one scoop per candy jar.

Step 3 – Hand Write Labels

Handwritten labels are elegant and help identify what is inside the jars. Choose plain labels or ones with a pretty border that ties in with your wedding theme. If you have messy handwriting, go ahead and print labels on your home inkjet printer or ask a friend to write them for you.

Clear cello bags with Halloween candy for candy buffets
Clear cello bags are perfect for guests to fill up and take their candy home.

Step 4 – Buy Favor Bags

Just like clear glass jars work best for displaying the candy, clear cello bags work best for filling. Don’t forget twist ties or pre-cut ribbon so guests can tie their goodie bags shut!

Step 5 – Set Up Your Candy Bar Buffet

Now that you have your candy fill, labeled jars, scoops and bags, you are ready to set everything up! Cover your candy table with a table cloth and add bunting to the front of the table, if desired. A vase of flowers also looks nice amongst the jars of delicious sweets.

On your big day, your guests will love filling their bags with their favorite candy, and you’ll love knowing how easy it was to create!

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Graduation Announcement Wording Tips & Ideas

Find the graduation announcement wording that is right for you. Here are some ideas on what to write in your graduation announcements and invitations.

Example of wording for graduation announcements
Graduation photo cards can serve as both announcement and invitation.

Graduating from high school or college is a special event, and graduation announcements with pictures are an elegant way to share this achievement with friends and family. Not sure what to write for the graduation announcement wording? Check out some of these announcement examples.

Basic Graduation Announcement Wording

Announcements don’t have to be fancy or overly complicated. If your belief is “less is more” and you would prefer a simple look, just three pieces of information are needed.

  • Graduate’s Name
  • School’s Name
  • Graduating Year

An example wording for your basic announcement text:

Kate Monahan
East High School
Class of 2024

Formal Announcements

Reading more like a wedding invitation, a formal announcement has a sophisticated look and is a good choice for proud parents wishing to send out the announcements to their relatives and friends.

  • Names of Parents or Guardians
  • Graduate’s Full Name
  • School’s Name
  • Graduating Year
  • Graduate’s Major (optional)
  • Honors & Awards (optional)

A sample of a formal graduation announcement text:

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Monahan
Announce the graduation of their daughter
Katherine Anne Monahan
from East High School
On Saturday June 15th, 2024

Story Announcements

Sometimes graduates want to share more than just their name, school, and class year. Feel free to add additional information that you would like to share with everyone. Include a short paragraph on future plans after college, favorite school memory, or even an inspirational quote. Sharing these details creates a more personal card and lets family and friends know what you are up to after graduation.

  • Names of Parents or Guardians (optional)
  • Graduate’s Name (full name optional)
  • School’s Name
  • Graduating Year
  • Graduate’s Major (optional)
  • Honors & Awards (optional)
  • Future Plans
  • Quote

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Monahan
Are proud to announce the graduation of
Katherine Anne Monahan
from East High School
Class of 2024

Kate is attending Columbia College in Chicago this fall where she will study journalism.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

 
Graduation announcement photo insert card with gold foil imprint
Shown: Personalized Black Photo Insert Card with graduation announcement wording sample. This card holds a 4×6 photo.

Invitation Announcements

Popular with high school graduations, announcements can also double as party invitations. Use this opportunity to invite people to an open house or celebration in honor of the grad.

  • Graduate’s Name (full name optional)
  • School’s Name
  • Graduating Year
  • Graduation Date
  • Party Address
  • RSVP Details (optional)

Suggestion for grad party invitation wording:

Class of 2024
Celebrate Kate Monahan’s Graduation
from East High School
May 11th @ 4pm at the
Monahan’s Home
1200 West Palm Court
Sarosta, FL 60615

Sending grad announcements is appropriate for ALL graduations including kindergarten, Montessori, junior high/middle school, high school, community college, state university, and nursing school. All the hard work and time pursuing your education is a reason to share your accomplishment with others by sending an announcement.

Have you written a unique graduation announcement that you’d like to share? Tell us your idea in the comments below.


Where to buy graduation announcements with pictures

Hi! We’re Studio Style, and we specialize in helping people celebrate momentous events—like graduation. Every year, we make photo insert cards, wallet photo cards, and custom printed graduation announcements for high school, college, university, and yes, even the younger years like kindergarten.

Six wallet photo insert cards for graduation announcements
Shown: Wallet Photo Insert Cards

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Paper Photo Frames For Valentine’s Day Events

Send guests home with a photo memento of their special Valentine’s Day at your restaurant, cruise ship, gala, party or event.

With Valentine’s Day just a month away, it’s time to make final plans for your event. Whether you are planning a romantic valentines dinner at your restaurant, a special hotel weekend package or taking your event to the ocean, river or lake for a valentine dinner cruise, the right planning will make your valentine’s event one that couples will want to return to year after year.

Left: Valentine’s Day 4″ x 6″ Photo Folder / Right: Heart Dots 2″ x 6″ Photo Booth Folder

Event photography is often a part of special events and are a terrific way for your guests to leave with something tangible to remember their experience. All you need are a photographer, on-site printer or instant film camera and photo event folders.

Sell or give away the photos at the end of the event. It can be a money-making opportunity, or a complimentary gift to say thanks.

Here are a few different types of Valentine’s Day events happening across the country next month.

Valentine’s Day Events On The Water

From romantic night cruises to family brunches, turning “love boats” are a great way to celebrate. Here are some options across the country:

Get up and dance! Valentine’s Day Dances

Everyone loves a party, and dancing always livens up the atmosphere. Check with local park districts, non-profit organizations, and community leaders to see who’s hosting events in your area.

Fundraisers on Valentine’s Day? You bet!

Celebrate love and love of charity! Some organizations and non-profits hold fundraising events Valentine’s Day.


Celebrate this sweet day with photos

Whatever type of event you are planning this Valentine’s Day, event photography is an added extra that will sweeten your celebration.

Shown below: Full-color printed photo folders for handing out pictures at your Valentine’s Day event. These picture jackets can be printed with your logo, photos, or artwork to create a specially designed frame that reflects YOUR business or event. It’s a custom-branded photo souvenir for your guests!

Custom Valentine Photo Folders

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How to Make Thanksgiving Day Your Family Photo Day

With the family together, Thanksgiving is the perfect day to cross “take family holiday photo” off your holiday to-do list.

Once we turn the calendar to December, much of our free time is spent Christmas shopping, wrapping presents, decorating, and baking cookies for those countless cookie swaps. Don’t forget all of the holiday party obligations and white elephant gift exchanges! With the flurry of activity in the month of December, it’s no surprise that many families make Thanksgiving their annual family photo day.


Why you should take family Christmas card pictures at Thanksgiving

  1. Everyone is together. Siblings, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents… the holidays are the best time to gather everyone for a big family photo op.
  2. Everyone is usually dressed a bit nicer. There typically aren’t too many jeans and t-shirts at Thanksgiving dinner.
  3. Not too hot, not too cold for outdoor pictures. This does depend on your climate, but the weather is usually perfect for snapping a few outdoor shots with the fall leaves for a perfectly autumn family photo.
  4. Lots of candid photo ops. If you’re looking to send out humorous family Christmas photo cards, hang out in the kitchen while food is being prepped, watch the kids play games, or just keep your camera poised and ready during dinner when talk is cheerful and spirits are high.
Three young children are inside a house, making silly faces out the window at the photographer.
It’s often the silly, seemingly random moments that create the most memorable images for your holiday photo cards.

How to Make Thanksgiving your Annual Family Photo Day

There are two ways to take the perfect family picture for your Christmas cards.

First, you can hire a professional photographer. Book an appointment with a family photographer for sometime at the end of November—but call them earlier in the month, or even in October, as their year-end schedules fill up fast! Many photographers will come to your home or an outdoor setting (like a park). This makes your photos a personal reflection of your family’s style. If you like the polished look of studio style photography, go to a portrait studio where they have many options for backdrops and seasonal props.

If you are more of a DIY-type, shoot your own photos with a tripod. Just set the camera timer, and go! This method works for a lot of people. Taking family Christmas card pictures this way can take some time to get your pose just right, so it might not be the best option for families with young children or pets. If you fall into that category, consider asking a friend or family member to take the picture.

A family of four sit on the stone steps leading up to the front door of their house.
Sometimes a family portrait is as simple as just finding a nice place for everyone to sit! Consider the front steps or standing in front of a landscaped or natural area for your Thanksgiving family portrait.

Here are 5 Quick Tips for the Perfect Christmas Card Photo

1. Be you. Sound simple? It can be, but when the camera is ready, some people will freeze up. To get around this, ask a friend or extended family member to quietly snap some candid photos while you and your family are playing in the leaves, telling stories, or even baking cookies.

A dad throws leaves up in the air above a toddler.
Playful moments like this—playing in the leaves—are a fun memory to share for your family photo Christmas cards.

2. Don’t match outfits too closely. Don’t put everyone in a solid navy blue shirt with khakis. Instead, give a color palette as inspiration. That way, a solid navy blue top will go nicely with a wine-colored plaid top and a mustard sweater. Kate L. Photography has some excellent advice on how to choose outfits for your family photos.

3. Include the family dog or cat. Sometimes having an animal in the photo will make everyone more at ease. It can also make for some really cute images!

4. Don’t photograph yourself. Not feeling photogenic? Photograph something that your family holds near and dear to their hearts. Maybe it’s the family farm, a picture of some of your kid’s artwork, or maybe just the cat, dog, or even goldfish. Remember, with family Christmas cards, it really is the thought behind it.

5. Make it generational. Your extended family will love seeing the family lineage, from the oldest member to the youngest. It is sure to evoke fond memories, and it’s a great gift to give the youngest members of your family.

Recycled photo insert card with photo of a boy. Inside message is a Christmas sentiment.
Use your Thanksgiving picture as your Christmas card this year. Pictured: Natural Flax Photo Insert Card (with custom imprint in black foil and handwritten message)

Turn your Family Photo into a Christmas Photo Card

Once you have the perfect picture, why not use it as your Christmas card? Personalized photo greeting cards are popular because they are affordable and easy to create. Simply order some prints, and slide your photos into photo insert cards.

Why photo insert cards work so well as Christmas Family Photo Cards

  • You have plenty of color options to choose from, including white, black, red, and forest green. We also have Christmas photo insert cards.
  • Our Simplicity photo insert cards require no glue or tape—just slide your photo under the window frame border.
  • This card that holds your 4″x 6″ photo can also double as a cheap 5″ x 7″ photo frame mat.
  • These photo frame cards are acid free and archival-quality, making them a safe way to store your prints.
  • Unlike cheap photo frame cards from craft stores, our window borders are glued down so the window frame edges don’t pucker. Tight window borders mean your photograph won’t slide around—or worse, slide out.

If you don’t want to send a card with your family photo inserted in the frame, you can design your own custom printed Christmas photo cards. If you need help designing it, we can help! Just call us at (800) 346-3063 or send us an email.

Whichever Christmas photo card style you choose, Christmas greeting cards made from your Thanksgiving family photo day are a fun, creative way to say, “Merry Christmas!”

So go on, get out and take that perfect (or imperfect!) family photo this Thanksgiving. You’ll have fun taking it, and the memories you’ll make are sure to last a long time.

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Santa Visit Photo Holders: Three Easy Ways to Present Event Pictures

Make the most of your Santa photo events with custom paper picture frames.

The Christmas season seems to start earlier each year, and it’s easy to understand why. Christmas is a big part of our culture and a holiday that many people look forward to.

Every November Santa cheerfully shows up at malls, stores, town squares, tree lighting ceremonies, and holiday parties. He even shows up at restaurants for special “Breakfast with Santa” events (or even dinner with Santa!), which attract the whole family for a morning of fun, food, and festivities.

All of these Santa events share one thing in common: photos.

It is no surprise that many people make it a family tradition to visit Mr. Claus and his elves for their holiday picture. His image is iconic, and having that special photo of the kids on Santa’s lap is priceless.

These events draw hundreds, even thousands of people to businesses nationwide, making this an excellent opportunity to connect with customers, neighbors, and friends during the holiday season.

Some businesses offer the holiday photos as a complimentary service to their customers. Other venues may charge for a printed photo, often times donating the proceeds to a local food pantry or charity in the spirit of the season. In fact, photos with Santa have become a popular fundraiser activity for many organizations.

So if you’re taking pictures with Santa at your event, we have some inexpensive Christmas giveaway ideas for you.

Protect Your Photos with Santa Visit Photo Holders

Presenting photos with Santa in an inexpensive paper or cardboard photo frame protects the photos from fingerprints and accidental rips. It’s also a great way to market your business or event because you can personalize them with your event info or company logo, making these Santa picture souvenirs not just practical for holding event photos, but also effective marketing tools.

There are three main styles of card stock Santa visit photo holders.

Christmas Photo Insert Cards & Holiday Photo Frame Cards

Photo frame Christmas greeting cards make an instant, stylish frame for your 4×6 prints. Just slide your photo under the window frame border—no glue or tape needed!

Archival-quality and acid-free, your photographs are protected and can be used in scrapbooks and photo albums. These Christmas photo cards can even be inserted into a traditional 5″ x 7″ picture frame. The paper border acts as an instant mat for your photo.

Studio Style has two photo frame card options for your visit with Santa pictures: Christmas photo insert cards or blank photo insert cards.

Christmas photo insert card with peppermint candy design frames a picture with Santa
This candy cane photo insert card is perfect for handing out your pictures with Santa. The 5″ x 7″ card holds one 4″ x 6″ photo.

Paper Photo Folders

Santa photo folders hold your picture on the inside, and the cover protects the print from dust, fingerprints, and creases.

Photo folders are especially nice when the customer is going to be carrying the photo home, as photo folders protect their pictures better than photo insert cards might. These Santa photo folders also stand up on a desk for easy display.

Studio Style has dozens of Christmas photo folder designs to choose from. From a jolly Santa to yummy peppermint candies, we’re sure you can find a design to coordinate with your event décor.

But we have a little something extra for you: you can add your own personalization to these folders. We can print or foil stamp your company logo, event branding, or special message.

Designer tip: Are you sponsoring a Santa visit event? Consider ordering printed Christmas photo folders. Personalization on these designs is free, and we can add your logo to the back cover if the front cover is filled with the event branding.

Santa Visit Photo Holders
Photo folders shown here: Jolly Santa, Peppermint Candy, Standard Event, and Green Holly

Cardboard Picture Frames

These look much like your traditional picture frame, but are made of heavy paperstock, smooth cardstock, sturdy cardboard, or thick mat board. All of our photo frames has some sort of easel back so you can easily display your event photos on your desk, mantel, or end table.

All of our frames are available blank. Want something unique to your event? Add your Santa visit event details or logo in beautiful metallic foil. Or, if you need to go all-out with your event branding, we have full-color, custom printed paper picture frames.

Paper photo frames make an affordable yet upscale giveaway option for the holiday season. We even have Instax, Instax Mini, Instax Square, and Polaroid frames for your Christmas event.

Black paper frame for Santa visit pictures
Our Grandeur photo frames are envelope-style frames that would work perfectly for your Santa event photos. The flaps close shut to protect the photo until it is displayed at home or on a desk at work.

 Do I need Santa visit photo holders?

If you’re hiring an event photographer or printing pictures onsite, your guests will appreciate having something to get their photos home in. Here’s why:

Sliding an event photo into a paper frame or folder creates an instant photo souvenir. With your logo or event name on it, this photo holder also becomes a reminder of your business or event. What a great promotional product giveaway for the holiday season!

Photo folders protect from fingerprints, dust, food smudges… and they fit in a large purse. Whether you’re running the photo booth or are an event photographer printing photos onsite, give event guests an easy way to get their photos safely home.

We’ve made Santa photo frames for these types of events:

  • Breakfast with Santa (need some help planning your event? Check out some of these clever breakfast with Santa party ideas)
  • Dinner with Santa
  • Fundraisers & Charity Events
  • Customer Appreciation Events
  • School Events: PTOs often use a Fuji Instax camera at school events. If you have one, check out our paper frames for Instax Wide, Instax Square, and Instax Mini prints.
  • Pet Pictures
  • Churches
  • Park District holiday events
  • Open Houses for businesses or communities
  • Studio photography: Mini sessions are popular around the holidays
  • Any event in December with a photo booth
Christmas photo folders with Santa design for framing event photos
If you’re planning an event and Santa will be there, why not get Santa-themed photo folders? Shown: Jolly Santa and Santa Claus standard photo event folder

Work with Studio Style for your Santa visit photo holders

We make custom printed and imprinted Santa visit photo holders for malls, stores, community festivals, restaurants, fundraisers, schools, company parties… any holiday event you can imagine! Contact Studio Style today to learn how you can create a customized frame for your Christmas event.

Have a fantastic visit with Santa event this year!

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