If you’ve never seen a photo printed on acrylic in person, the first time is a bit of an event. The colors are richer, the details are crisper, and there’s a glow to it that a regular print behind glass just can’t replicate. Even when it is not it seems like the image is backlit.

Custom acrylic prints are really hard to beat, especially for summer photography that’s usually bright light, vivid color and high contrast. Here are five reasons why. 

1.  The Color Saturation Is On Another Level

Summer photos are best when they are bold. The turquoise water, the deep greens of the trees, the warmth of skin tones at golden hour. Standard photo prints can look a little flat compared, especially when they are behind glass.

Acrylic prints are custom prints that are printed directly on top of or behind a sheet of acrylic. The colors have a depth and intensity that seems almost three-dimensional. If you have a photo that looked breathtaking on your camera’s screen and somehow lost something in every print you have tried, then acrylic is almost always the answer.

2. No Frame Required

One of the most appealing features of custom acrylic prints is that they do not require framing and appear complete simply by having the image printed onto the acrylic panel. Mounted with simple hardware on a clean wall, an acrylic print looks contemporary and intentional without any additional framing decision required.

This also makes them a strong choice for rooms where you want to add art without adding visual clutter. The image floats on the wall with nothing around it competing for attention. Art To Frame's acrylic prints come ready to hang with all the hardware you need.

3. They Are Surprisingly Durable

Acrylic is also far more resistant to damage than glass. When a frame drops to the ground, it won’t break, and it won’t yellow like some printed items over time. It also does well in rooms with changing humidity levels, such as bathrooms and kitchens, where traditional framed prints often have a hard time.

That durability is important for summer photos that you plan to keep long-term. You aren't just buying a print for the moment. You want to buy something that is just as attractive in ten years.

4. They Work at Large Sizes Without Losing Impact

Blowing up a photograph always involves a risk. With a certain size, standard prints can begin to look grainy, or lose the crispness that made the original image so good. Custom acrylic prints do well at large sizes, as the process of printing and the material itself keep the clarity and color depth intact, even as the dimensions become ambitious.

If you’ve been hesitant to go big with a summer photo because you didn’t know how it would look at scale, acrylic is a sure bet to test that theory. Pair a large acrylic with a framed print in the same vicinity to create a textured yet impactful wall with Art To Frame’s picture frames.

5. They Make a Strong First Impression

There is an honesty to how people react to a well-placed acrylic print. Guests notice it. They ask about it. They get closer to look at it. That does not happen with every piece of wall art, and it is worth something.

If you have a summer photo that genuinely deserves that kind of attention, custom acrylic prints are the format that will give it the best possible stage.

Ready to See the Difference?

Ordering a custom acrylic photo is simple! We give you complete control over the size, finish and mounting type to fit perfectly in any location. Can't decide which of your summer photos are going to look best on acrylic? Get in touch.

Some photos are good. Some photos are acrylic-print good. You probably already know which ones yours are.