If you run a café, clinic, hotel, or any business with foot traffic, your wall space holds more potential than you might think. Beautiful local photography isn’t just décor: it sparks conversation, draws community attention, and drives engagement through evident storytelling. With QR codes linking to live project pages, you’ll gain data on what audiences care about—and a platform to showcase your place or message directly.
Featuring local photography doesn’t just beautify your space, it can connect you with your community, support local talent, and even bring in new customers. Here’s how to do it right and why more businesses on Vancouver Island are turning their walls into meaningful showcases for local photographers.
Why Feature Local Photography?

1. It Tells a Local Story
Customers love seeing familiar landmarks, wildlife, and scenery — especially when captured through the lens of someone who lives in the region. A photo of your town’s coastline or a local event creates an instant emotional connection.
2. It Shows You Support the Community
Working with local creatives builds goodwill and positions your business as community-forward. Many people actively choose businesses that show support for locals.
3. It Enhances Your Space at Little or No Cost
With the right program (more on that below), your space gets a professional refresh without hiring an interior designer or spending thousands on framed art.
4. It’s a Conversation Starter
A compelling photograph can stop someone in their tracks and a QR code next to it can turn that curiosity into interaction. Customers might scan to learn more, follow the photographer, or engage with your business online.
5. It Can Generate Passive Income
Some programs, like the one run by Outdoor Photography Canada, offer revenue-sharing options for participating venues. You support artists and get rewarded when customers engage.
What Kind of Businesses Should Consider This?
Any business with blank wall space or foot traffic can benefit:
- Cafés and restaurants
- Medical and wellness clinics
- Hotels, B&Bs, and motels
- Tourism centers and retail shops
- Banks and credit unions
- Office lobbies and waiting areas
How to Start Featuring Photography the Easy Way
Outdoor Photography Canada (OPC), in partnership with AdCoordinates and FolioProjects, makes it easy for local businesses on Vancouver Island to get involved in a curated photo display program. Here’s how it works:
- We Curate professional-quality local photography tailored to your space.
- We Print & Deliver framed, ready-to-hang work with a small, scannable QR code.
- You Display the work in your space — that’s it.
- We Track Engagement and manage all the behind-the-scenes logistics.
- You May Earn Revenue through our ad revenue sharing program (available after certain milestones).
There are no upfront costs to join as a venue. You can also opt into a rotating display program to refresh your space with new work every few months.
How It Works
- We install framed photography from talented local artists in your venue—with QR codes.
- Each QR links back to a project page on FolioProjects, where visitors can read the story behind the photo, follow the artist, buy prints, or engage via sentiment buttons.
- Your venue receives two rotating ad slots on each project page—perfect for promoting events, specials, or brand messages.
- You’re also featured on OutdoorPhotographyCanada.com, with a free public listing, business badge, and SEO-boosting backlink.
What Makes This Different?
- Locally sourced: All photographers are from or focus on Vancouver Island.
- Technology integrated: Every print includes a QR code that leads to a live project page (powered by FolioProjects), showcasing the photographer, their portfolio, and any associated partners or sponsors.
- Simple and risk-free: There’s no setup fee, and we can even help with installation. You just agree to display the work for a set period and alert us if anything gets damaged.
Common Questions from Business Owners
Q: What does this cost?
A: For early partners, there’s no cost to participate. We may offer optional upgrades or custom work in the future, but the base display program is free for eligible venues.
Q: Can I pick the photography?
A: We welcome input! You can request certain themes, regions, or colors to match your space.
Q: What happens if the frame is damaged?
A: You let us know and we’ll replace it. You’re not responsible for production costs.
Q: Is this a limited-time thing?
A: We’re actively onboarding a handful of venues during our early phase on Vancouver Island. If you’re interested, now’s the best time to reach out.
Ready to Feature Local Photography in Your Space?
Ready to get started?
Simply reach out to us with your venue information, and we’ll walk you through the next steps: a venue listing on OPC, and a seamless setup of the FolioProjects display with no upfront cost or ongoing effort required on your part.
We’re currently inviting businesses across Vancouver Island to join the OPC display network. If you have a wall and want to support local photographers — while potentially earning a share of engagement revenue — this is the opportunity.
👉 Click here to express interest
Final Thoughts
Your business can do more than just decorate it can inspire, support, and connect with the community. Displaying local photography is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to do it.
Don’t let your walls sit empty. Let them tell a story.