How to Take Great Vacation Photos: What If You Finally Got Them Off Your Smartphone?

28/07/2026

Every summer, we take hundreds of photos. Sunsets, family laughter, landscapes discovered during a road trip… Every summer, the same idea is left behind once we return to our daily routine: bringing these summer memories to life. These images tell stories that deserve more than just a gallery to scroll through.

Your memories deserve to exist beyond a screen

Printing your holiday photos means reliving the most beautiful moments of your year every day. There is something completely different about seeing an image in print: colours are richer, details are sharper, and emotions are more intense. A print created by our laboratory reveals what a phone screen cannot reproduce: the depth of an aquatic blue, the soft light of the golden hour, the charm of a portrait taken in the shade.

A few tips for successful holiday photos

You don’t need to invest in a professional camera to create a beautiful print; a recent smartphone is enough, provided you follow a few simple guidelines.

Make the most of natural light. Early in the morning or at the end of the afternoon, the light is softer and warmer, giving images colours that fully come to life when printed. Avoid the midday sun, which flattens shadows and overexposes highlights.
Simplify your composition. The most beautiful photos are often the most refined: an uncluttered horizon, a close-up focused on a gaze, a façade bathed in light…
Avoid zooming. Move closer to your subject rather than zooming on screen: smartphone digital zoom reduces resolution and can make the image blurry once enlarged. If possible, keep the original file without cropping for your print.

LabKorner formats to enhance your travel photos

The Gallery Frame format (from 50 x 40 cm) is the perfect companion for travel photos: understated, elegant, and ready to hang in any space. Featuring acrylic glass with a passe-partout, it naturally fits into every room and enhances both colour and black-and-white photography.

The Selection Format (from 35 x 35 cm to 45 x 30 cm) is undoubtedly the bestseller in our galleries. Mounted on Etalbond® aluminum, it hangs without a frame and gives the photograph an immediate graphic presence thanks to two gallery-quality finishing options: Aluminum finish or Gloss Acrylic Glass finish.
For spaces that allow it, a large format print: Large Format, Giant Format or Collector Format transforms a holiday photo into a true work of art. A wild coastline panorama, a bird’s-eye view of a city, a romantic backlit portrait: at this scale, every detail is enhanced and the eye is instantly drawn to the image.

The Shadow-gap frame, the effect that makes all the difference

The Shadow-gap frame is the preferred finish in art galleries. Unlike a classic frame that surrounds the image, this wood or aluminum frame places the print slightly behind the edge, creating a space between the image and the wall. The result: the photograph appears to float and gains visual impact.

On a large-format travel photograph (the Shadow-gap frame is available for Large Format, Giant Format and Collector Format), this sense of depth enhances immersion. Our guide to the Shadow-gap frame explains everything you need to know about this luxurious finish, which pairs perfectly with Aluminum and Gloss or Matte Acrylic Glass prints.

Create a wall gallery with your holiday photos

During holidays, unforgettable moments follow one another. It is often when faced with the difficulty of choosing that our framing or photo book projects come to a halt. Rather than keeping an album on a bookshelf, consider telling the story of your journey through a wall composition. Several small and medium formats arranged together create a travel diary. An atmospheric image, a portrait, an architectural detail, a panorama: the variety of formats and subjects will enrich your creation.

To create a successful wall gallery, choose a common horizontal line and follow our hanging tips. Test your layout first using paper templates before drilling holes. A wall gallery of holiday memories is a permanent invitation to travel and the most personal form of interior decoration.

Key points to remember

Most holiday photos are never printed and risk being lost or forgotten. A professional print gives them a real and lasting existence.
For the best results, choose bright, high-resolution photos taken without digital zoom.
Gallery Frame and Selection Format are the most versatile formats for enhancing travel photos in any interior.
Large formats (Large Format, Giant Format, Collector Format) transform your best images into true wall artworks.
The Shadow-gap frame adds depth and a sculptural presence to the print without making it feel heavy — the ultimate art gallery effect!
A wall gallery made up of several formats tells your story better than a photo book: embrace variety in subjects and scales.

Extend your holidays all year round with a personalised photo print ordered online. Need help? Our gallery specialists welcome you and provide advice in our YellowKorner galleries.