Montage images...
the perfect gift for every occasion!
If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate the special milestones and memories in your life, a photo montage is the perfect way to honor those you love or to give a special gift that will be cherished forever. An elegant, artfully designed montage from Milestone Images will capture an event, a day, a year or a lifetime of memories in a single photographic image.
There’s no better way to say “I love you” or “I’m proud of you”, and to keep your special memories alive...now and for generations to come. The only limit is your imagination and the photos you have available to you.
How do I get started?
Selecting the photos for your montage can be the most difficult part, especially if you have a lot of photos to choose from. Before you begin, decide what you want your montage to depict or a theme. Then simply begin selecting your favorite photos, keeping out more pictures than you will use.
Spread them out on a table and begin selecting those that tell the story best. It may help to put them in groups to keep each activity, family group or time period together. That will help eliminate pictures that are very similar and help you select only the most important pictures.
Next, decide which photos you would like to play a “starring” role. The best montages are those with a central image or two that serve as the focal point, i.e., an anniversary montage might feature a wedding photo and a current photo or two of the couple being honored in the center.
You can include as many or as few photographs as you would like. They can be very small or very large prints because each picture will be resized within the montage to balance with the other pictures.
What can I include in my montage?
You can include photographs and anything that can be photographed or scanned. We can work with prints of any size, digital images, negatives and slides. Other items such as newspaper clippings, marriage licenses, invitations or other materials can add interest to your montage. We can also add text to identify people, the occasion, date or other important information. We can even add poems or other text that you provide.
What if some photos are damaged?
Don’t worry if some of your pictures are old and faded, yellowed, stained, scratched or even torn. Using state-of-the-art photo illustration software, most damaged photos can be fixed. Basic color correction and retouching is included at no extra charge. If some of your photos need extensive restoration, we will provide an estimate of additional charges before we begin.
Can I scan my own pictures?
Although we prefer to have you send original photographs to us because our scanning techniques produce the best possible images, we realize there may be times when you prefer to scan your own images. If you scan your own pictures, please follow the procedures outlined in our Scanning Instructions section. Your scans can then be placed on a CD or DVD and mailed to us or uploaded to us on our Upload Images FTP site. Don’t forget to include an order form.
What size prints should I order?
The final prints can be printed to whatever size you desire. We'll be happy to recommend the best size based on the number of images you include in your montage. If you'd like more than one print, prints can be made in varying sizes based on the horizontal/vertical proportions of the final image.
Copyrighted images…
If you have questions about copyright or photos you're not sure about, please refer to our Copyright Policy or contact us. Please use the Milestone Images Copyright Release Form to obtain permission to use photographs taken by professional photographers.
How much does a montage cost?
Montage images from Milestone Images are affordably priced. The design cost is based on the total number of photographs included in the final image. Design fees include high resolution scanning, color restoration, minor spotting/retouching and final montage design.
Other costs include addition of text, conversion to sepia (brown) tone images, and any significant photo restoration required. You will receive a firm price quote once your order is received. Click here for our montage design price list. Prints and framing ARE NOT included in the montage design fee.
Click here for our print price list.
How long will it take to complete my montage?
Most montage projects are completed within two weeks, however, if our workflow allows it, we can often finish your project in just a few days. If you need your finished montage in less than two weeks, please contact us immediately so we can schedule your project.
Ready to order?
If you’d like to begin your order, click here to complete an order form that you can print and send with your pictures or e-mail it to us when you upload your photos.
