Mounted photo prints — known in the trade as Gallery Mounts or Standout Mounts — give your photographs a clean, frameless, ready-to-hang presentation that looks intentional and professional without the bulk or expense of traditional framing. At Yellow Lab Imaging, we produce mounted photo prints by combining a professional Lustre photo print with a precision-cut Gatorfoam backing and a clean black display edge. The result is a piece that goes straight from the shipping box to the wall.
We ship nationwide across all 50 states. You do not need to be local to get professional-quality mounted photo prints delivered to your door.
What a Mounted Photo Print Actually Is
The term "standout mount" is the industry name for this product. Some people search for these as mounted photo prints, others call them gallery mounts — they're the same thing: a finished piece you would expect to see in a gallery, not a craft store frame.
Here is what goes into each one:
- 3/4" Gatorfoam core: Dense, lightweight foam board that is rigid enough to hang flat without warping over time. A moisture barrier on the back prevents future warping — a detail that matters for long-term display in rooms with variable humidity.
- Ultra-smooth CM1 adhesive pre-coat: The mounting surface is factory pre-coated with a high-quality adhesive for a smooth, bubble-free bond between print and backing — no air pockets, no texture irregularities.
- Black display banding on all four edges: A clean, finished black edge wraps the entire perimeter. The effect is a floating, shadow-box-like appearance from any viewing angle.
- Pre-drilled hanging holes: Every mount comes with pre-drilled holes so it can be mounted flush to the wall using push pins or Velcro strips. No visible hardware, no picture-hanging nail required.
Ready to Hang — No Additional Hardware Needed
Every mounted photo print ships ready to hang straight from the box. Pre-drilled holes on the back of every mount — regardless of size — allow you to hang it flush against the wall using push pins or Velcro strips. No picture hooks, no nails, no visible hardware. The mount sits flat against the wall with a clean, finished look from every angle.
The Print — Lustre Standard, Pearl by Special Order
All standard mounted photo prints are produced on our professional Lustre photographic paper — the same archival material we use for our standard photo prints, with the same 100+ year longevity rating under proper display conditions. Lustre's subtle texture and reduced glare make it the ideal surface for a mounted display print. It reads as a finished piece, not a consumer print stuck to a board.
If you would like a mounted photo print produced on Metallic Pearl paper rather than Lustre, that is available as a special order. Pearl's high-gloss finish and metallic flake give mounted prints a more vivid, luminous quality — particularly striking for portraits, landscapes, and images with strong color. Because Pearl paper carries a higher material cost than Lustre, the price of a Pearl mount will be higher than our standard pricing. Contact us before ordering to discuss your image and get an accurate quote for a Pearl mounted print.
Every file — Lustre or Pearl — is reviewed by a real person before printing. If we notice a resolution issue, a crop concern, or an exposure problem that will be more visible in a mounted display context, we contact you before we commit the image to print.
Mounted Photo Prints vs. Other Display Options
If you are deciding between mounted photo prints and other frameless display options, here is how they compare:
- Mounted Photo Prints vs. Canvas Gallery Wraps: Canvas wraps have a textured surface and wrap around the edges of a wooden frame. Mounted photo prints have a smooth photographic surface and a flat face with a clean black edge. Canvas has a more traditional, fine art feel. Mounted prints have a more contemporary, graphic look.
- Mounted Photo Prints vs. Metal Prints: Metal prints are produced by infusing dyes into aluminum — they are extremely durable, have a distinctive luminous quality, and have no paper component at all. Mounted photo prints are lighter, less expensive, and more appropriate when you want a photographic look rather than the specific visual character of metal.
- Mounted Photo Prints vs. traditional framing: A framed print has glass, a mat, and a frame profile — all of which add cost, weight, and visual complexity. A mounted photo print is lighter, less expensive, and has a cleaner, more modern look. For many subjects and spaces, the frameless approach is the stronger design choice.
Who Orders Mounted Photo Prints
- Photographers fulfilling client orders for wall art — particularly for customers who want a clean, modern look without the expense of framing
- Homeowners creating a gallery wall with multiple pieces at a consistent depth and edge finish
- Businesses displaying brand photography, team photos, or commissioned work in office or retail environments
- Gift givers who want something more substantial and display-ready than a standard print
