Answers to collages & digital art FAQs


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We realize that sending your personal photos and sharing intimate events with strangers can be unnerving. Concerns that are asked most frequently by our first time clients are answered below. Please read them and if you still have any questions feel free to contact us.

Blended collages (from Professional Digital Collages) are very aesthetic and pleasing to the eye because the images are very carefully blended into one another without harsh edges that come from cutting out subjects or edges of photos.

Digital collages can be printed on a single sheet of photo-based material; therefore eliminating all the layers of tape, glue and photos that detract from the overall presentation. The resulting image is clean, clear and absolutely amazing!

For many, many reasons...

  1. You’ve taken so many great photos over the years and they should be displayed not hidden away. How often do you look through your photo album or gallery? Not very much, right? Our service will combine all of your favorite shots in one gorgeous, stunning print to hang on your wall. It will become the most celebrated art decor piece in your home.

  2. They are GREAT conversation pieces! You wouldn’t subject people to scrolling through a gallery on your phone would you? With a photo collage hanging on the wall everyone can see your best pics in one place.

  3. They are lifelong keepsakes that bring back warm, delightful memories every time you see it. Even years later there will be a picture that pops out at you that you swore was not there before. (we speak from experience as everyone on our staff has a collage of their own and has had this happen)

  4. They are great gift ideas to give to someone special for special occasions... Anniversaries, Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Retirements, best friends, etc. You don’t even need a special occasion, they can made for yourself of just given just because you care.

It depends on the size, number of photos and their condition that you want to use in the collage. These are pieces of art and the more time our artists spend on them the better they turn out.

  • A 20″x24″ and under typically can be completed in 7-14 business days. (the smaller the collage the quicker it’s completed).
  • Collages with more than 45 photos take 14-30 business days
  • Mosaics can be completed in 7-10 business days
  • Rush orders are possible and a fee will added onto the cost of 20-50% and vary depending on circumstances
  • We only take in as many collages that our design staff can complete and maintain our extremely high standards
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  • There are times around Holidays that we have to stop taking orders

Please call (702) 344-7776 or contact customer service to discuss the timeline for your project.

The unique aspect of a digital photo collage is that we DO NOT destroy, damage or harm your precious photographs. We treat your photographs like our own. You can mail us your photos or you can scan them yourself and send us the digital files.

If scanning yourself, scan @ 600 dpi resolution or higher. You do not need to crop photos. We can take care of that for you. For more information on sending us your photos view I’m ready to get started below

Yes we can. All photos are professionally color corrected (meaning colors will be restored to it’s original color) and digitally retouched to repair lightly damaged photographs.

Our expert graphic artists routinely perform “photo surgery” to remove blemishes, open eyes, fix red-eye, add color/texture or even remove unwanted objects or people. There can be extra charges for these services if there is an exceedingly large amount of correction(s) needed. We will let you know before we begin.

We can use digital and paper photos in the same collage. Keep in mind when selecting photos for your collage: The better the original, the better the final. Meaning if the photograph is sharp and crisp, then it will turn out that way in the final collage. Blurry photos are tough to correct as well as photos with the main subjects’ head cut off. Faded photos can often be corrected to appear as it was originally.

Larger photos contain more detail, therefore, will produce a nicer final output. All photos are resized, so just because you send an 8″x10″, it does not mean it has to be that large in the collage. If you are scanning your photos scan them at 600/DPI resolution or higher. Make the file type a JPG instead of PDF, if possible.

Feel free to include certificates, awards, wedding invitations, letters or anything else that can be scanned.

Digital photos can be compressed by file sharing programs or sites. For example, we can’t use photos downloaded from Facebook unless they are quite large. Pictures on smart phones should be sent at the original or “actual size’.

Yes, you can take a picture of a picture BUT it’s always better if you can scan the photo instead. If you can’t then follow these guidelines:

  • Make sure your camera lens is clean
  • Make sure there is no glare
  • Remove the photo if it’s under glass
  • Don’t use the flash
  • Avoid any shadows of your hands or camera in the lighting
  • Make the photo as flat as possible
  • Don’t take the picture at a slant or angle
  • Make sure the photo is clean and dusted
  • Make sure your phone camera is set on the highest resolution setting.
  • Share the picture at actual size when sending it

Our graphic artists are highly trained and experienced with layout, design and photo manipulation. Professional photo collaging requires all of those skills. We meticulously arrange your supplied images with respect to color, balance and lighting. It’s like putting a complicated puzzle together with no matching pieces.

With all of our expertise, we always welcome your thoughts and ideas. You may instruct our designers to follow a certain layout or showcase certain photos.

However, there are limitations. Difficulty often arises when we are asked to arrange all images in a precise order. We’ve been doing this for many years and you’ll see from all our examples that our customers are very happy with the way we put them together.

You will notice a vast majority of our collages have a large photo in the center. We highly recommend you pick a “center” photo as it provides a focal point for your vision to center on, especially from across a room. Without it, the collage often appears cluttered or merely a mesh of color.

Custom sign-in board for Bat Mitzvah A sign in board is great for any party! By simply mounting a collage, photo mosaic or even a single photo to a white board (1/8th” sintra or foamcore) that is 2″ - 6″ larger than the outside dimensions of your print insert example here. The collage will stand up by itself and can be easily placed on an easel so that guests can write little notes on it. Afterwards, you can have it framed to be enjoyed for years to come.

To determine how much of a border you need around the collage we need to take a few things into consideration and our customer service staff is happy to help you with this. We’ll need to know about how many people are going to attend the party, and what sort of messages you intend on being written. Are you expecting people who are going to write a novel on it, or would you like guests to simply place signatures or autograph their names?

If you then want to frame the sign in board and not have a custom frame keep this in mind, a 20″x24″ overall size with a 3” border for signing on leaves a collage sizing 14″x18″ in the center.

We also recommend getting multiple colored sharpies for people to use when signing the sign in board. For more classy look use gold and silver.

Cell phone pictures are fine for us to use as long as the photo was taken with a high resolution setting. Most cell phones nowadays only take high resolution photos.

Digital photos can be compressed by file sharing programs or sites. For example we can’t use photos downloaded from Facebook. If you have an IPhone make sure when you share the photo you select the “Actual Size” option.

If you require assistance or are unsure of your images being sufficient, send us a sample and we will promptly respond to let you know. Include, if possible, the overall dimensions (roughly) of the collage you’d like us to create along with approximately how many photos you are planning to use

That is entirely up to you. We can make them up to 6 feet wide. They can be horizontal, vertical, square or even circular! Although, framing a circular collage may be difficult :-).

When choosing a size for your collage we can try to suggest a size that won’t leave your collage looking “cramped” or “crowded.”

Standard picture frame sizes

Below is a rough idea for your number of photos vs overall size using common U.S. frame dimensions. However, if a majority of your photos contain large groups of people (4 or more people in them), you probably want to go to a larger size or use fewer pics.

  • 10 photos - 9″ x 12″
  • 12 photos - 11″ x 14″
  • 17 photos - 12″ x 18″
  • 22 photos - 16″ x 20″
  • 35 photos - 18″ x 24″
  • 40 photos - 20″ x 24″
  • 50 photos - 24″ x 28″
  • 60 photos - 28″ x 32″
  • 75 photos - 30″ x 36″
  • 80 photos - 32″ x 38″

The following is a list of U.S. standard frame sizes for reference:
8″ x 10″ | 8″ x 12″| 8-1/2″ x 11″ | 9″ x 12″ | 10″ x 13″ | 11″ x 14″ | 12″ x 16″ | 14″ x 18″ | 16″ x 20″ | 20″ x 24″ | 22″ x 28″ | 24″ x 30″ | 24″ x 36″ | 30″ x 40″

Standard U.S. frame sizesWe do not offer framing services at this time. The expense of shipping our work with a frame is exceptionally high. There are too many complexities as well.

It’s best to find a frame online or locally. Our collages can be made at any size but if you get a “standard” frame size then they are easily found at places like Micheals, Target, TJ Maxx, etc.

All items are printed on premium, high-resolution, photo matte material, which is similar to the thickness of a high quality poster. As an additional convenience, we offer mounting services.

Our mounting services include adhering your print to a stiff material, usually 1/8″ sintra board or 1/4″ foamcore, this means the print will stand up by itself for displaying at a party and then can fit into a frame at a later point in time. For an instant sign-in board, we simply mount to a larger board and center it.

When framing is not an option, lamination can be a simple and cost effective method of protection for your print. Lamination helps to prevent: sun damage, fading, dirt, fingerprints, moisture and other contaminants. But, if the collage will be framed under glass, lamination is not necessary.

Check out the pricing page for detailed costs of shipping and our finishing services.

We accept Quick Pay with Zelle, Personal, Business Check and Paypal. Paypal is convenient as we will send you a link to make payments (you do not need to have an account to use this option). For other payment options please contact our customer service reps.

Work can only begin once a (roughly) 50% deposit payment has been made. Get an estimate using our online estimation calculator.

Proofs of your project are sent via e-mail once completed. Upon your approval and the remaining balance being paid, the collage is printed and shipped via UPS, USPS or FedEx. All supplied photographs are returned immediately following completion of your order (or sooner if needed).

You can make a deposit via Paypal using this link or the form below. Paypal can also connect with your bank account to send an e-check.

Digital Photos: If you plan on sending digital photos or files, you can use our  online file uploader or send us a link to a Google Drive or Dropbox folder. Once completed please fill out the Order Form. Your photos will be reviewed and you will be contacted by one of our customer service representatives with the next step.

Mailing photos: Send your photos (preferably in an 8″x10″ or 9″x12″ envelope) and protect your photos by inserting a hard cardboard-like structure inside. This will prevent bending while in transit. Attach instructions on “stickies” or write a note informing us of any special cropping, removing of people/blemishes and your choice(s) for the center photo.

Include your contact information so that our artists can contact you with any questions or concerns. We require your NAME, SHIPPING ADDRESS, E-MAIL ADDRESS, PHONE #’s, SIZE OF COLLAGE and ORIENTATION (portrait or landscape).

Then mail to

ProCollage
468 Garrafon Bay Street
Las Vegas, NV 89138

If paying by check or money order (make to ProCollage), you may include it with your photos. Go to our pricing page to get an estimate. Write your check/money order for roughly half as a deposit. This ensures that we are able to begin work upon reciept of your package.

Customer Testimonials


Though the following feedback speaks to the excitement of our hard work, it is most certainly our pleasure. Receiving updates on the impact we've makes every minute of painstaking work worth it.


Bat Mitzvah Party

18″ x 24″ with 21 Pics

I'm really excited to have found you on line. We were scratching our heads trying to come up with something fun for a sign in board at my daughters party. Your products look great on line & I'm sure she'll love it for years to come!! Thank you so much for getting this done...we’re really excited to show everyone!! And we'd be honored to have it on your website! Thank you!!

Barbra W. from Mount Laurel, NJ Blended Sign-In Board

Parent’s Anniversary Present

20″ x 24″ with 48 Pics

I absolutely love it!! It is perfect!! Of course you can feature it on your website. Thank you so much for making it so beautiful. My parents will love this very special 55th anniversary gift.

Bonnie S. from Buffalo Grove, IL Mosaic Anniversary

Birthday Gift for Husband

20″ x 24″ with 48 Pics

Jim wanted me to reiterate how much he loved his collage and that he would be honored to have it on your web site. He keeps raving about it.

I’m so glad I picked you. Both your website and customer service are outstanding. I’m glad to be one of your 1,500 satisfied customers.

Karen A. from Glastonbury, CT Blend Birthday

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