Frame Placement

Best if they're not all the same size (like all 8x10's, etc).

What I do before I hang a photo collage is to lay it out on the floor first.
Try not to make it look too symmetrical.
Get similar family frames in different configurations and sizes.
Get a few of the ones that have 6 openings for 4x6 prints and sprinkle them through the collage.
If they are all the same size--I wouldn't do a collage.
I might think about O. frame with 4-6 opening.

Oh--and if you're going up the wall by stairs--keep them all at a horizontal line with the ceiling or floor (even if it's imagined). Ever see those photos going up-up-up along with the steps? Yeah...nah...don't do that!

My best tip is to cut pieces of paper to match the size of the frames, tape them to the wall to get the right configuration. Are you keeping every year up on the wall, because obviously that'll become overwhelming with 4 kids. We just swap out the old with the new when we get them. A small collage frame with just your 4 favorite vacation pics should be all you need out. Haha, as you can see I don't like having a billion picture out, I think it just looks cluttery.

Not sure if you've heard of or been part of the Pinterst.com faze or not. Once on there, they have so many visuals of various layouts to follow and actual examples, so that you can choose your own style, from what other people have done. Then save(Pin) for future reference. But watch out, it's addictive. Good luck.

Google 'how to make wall frame templates'
Tons of info on the web!

http://www.marthastewart.com/search/apachesolr_search/how...

A collage on a big wall or going up stairs always looks nice. Or if you don't have room for them all, get a couple of the digital photo albums that display the pictures and can hold a hundered or so and randomly show the pics.

Go to bed bath and beyond. They have a ton of really nice frame groupings.