Professional Photo Collages

A question we’re often asked is ‘how did it all start?’

Florida, 2001 » I was visiting my parents’, we were looking through an old family photo album we hadn’t looked at in years. Seeing them again after 15 years brought back the memories as we reminisced about our childhood (my brother and I) and those “good old times”. It was a warm, comforting feeling to ‘re-see’ those ‘forgotten’ memories.

Since I handle photos and digital files all the time being a graphic design artist, a thought started to emerge. I wasn’t sure what it was, but I figured I’d figure it out at some point. I had so much inspiration just sharing the memories surrounding those photographs with my family so, with the help of my mother (after I assured her they would be returned unharmed), we chose around 70 photos for me to bring home and scan.

I still didn’t know what I was going to do with them but felt sure that anything I did would be better than “hiding” them in a photo album!

The idea hit when my company began selling large color prints to our clients. With all of our favorite family photos scanned I would somehow arrange them into a large print that could be hung on a wall framed and displayed.

I went to work and created the photo collage to the right with 65 family photographs at 30"x36". Since it was my first collage, I hadn’t yet developed a design style or skilled techniques, but even without a center focal photo, it was something I was proud of. Better yet, I enjoyed doing it!

A few months later I returned to my parents’ home in Florida with the print rolled in a tube. The unveiling was something I’d never forget. I unrolled it and was witness to unimagined reactions from my family. They were hysterical with laughter and tears! They would point and go “Oh my God! I didn’t even see that one! Look over here!” They enjoyed it so much that I knew I was on to something and that I could do better. The next day at the local frame store, their neighbors saw it and marveled. I got my first order!

I went to work and started ProCollage I was able to design the logo, site, brochures. I only worked on only a handful of collage orders at first. When I had enough samples, the website went live and the business took off. Orders increased steadily over time and I perfected the art of collage-making or collaging. As I honed my collaging skills, the clients raved with passionate testimonials that inspired me to continue. Even today, feedback from clients is no less satisfying than the first.

We know we're on the right track when more and more clients return for another project. We are very proud of that. We are always improving and growing our loyal following. To keep up with demand, we continue to build our team with more talented graphic artists and collaging professionals.

Our staff takes delight in creating your collage and are happy to help. We guarantee your project will be a work-of-art to enjoy and showcase on your wall forever. Thank you again to all of our clients who have helped us thrive and succeed through the decades.