Services
How we work
Our small team of talented creatives & suppliers combine artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver engaging, high-quality work across both physical and digital platforms. We start with a free discovery meetingĀ followed by a private consultation tailored to your project brief. At the end of this period you will receive a proposal with visual concepts, mock-ups, a project scope, budget, and our standard terms. Once approved, we usually move seamlessly into a production agreement. Throughout the project, we share work-in-progress updates for feedback, with plenty of opportunity to review.
Consultation
Discovery call
Make an enquiry on our contact page and fill out a few initial details on our mandatory consultion form and we book a 30 minute discovery meeting, usually followed by a consultation process.
Consultation
A private consultation tailored to your project. At the end of this period you will receive a proposal with visual concepts, mock-ups, a project scope, budget, and our standard terms, including copyright and licensing.
Scope of work
The scope of work is the backbone to the project plan including a timeline, minimal viable costings to suit your budget and additional services. It also is attached to the final production agreement you will be given at the end of the consultation period.
Mock ups
The fun and creative part, using hero images of your choice and content you provide we create dynamic mock ups, including mosaics and campaign assets using your branding artist impressions protected online with a password.
Site visit
Depending on your location we work with you on a virtual site visit, or physical initial site visit to scope the best location and dimensions of your proposed project.
Sign off
We share WIP work in progress at regular intervals for your feedback, sign off and final approval.
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Web campaign
If you choose to run a web campaign to collect the content you have several choices, including designing and hosting the campaign yourself using our API token on your website, a custom domain or on a ready made template on our website for your designs and branding. Every campaign has an upload form and a live gallery and a day’s left and photo counter.
The campaign links to ‘My photos’ our in house content management system and you will be given a client account to moderate submissions, manage and download all the user content, as well as send branded emails to those who subscribe on the point of uploading.
Specifications
Custom campaign
If you choose to run a web campaign you have several choices, including designing and hosting the campaign yourself using our API token on your website, a custom domain or a ready made template on our website branded to you.
Upload modal
A custom upload modal on your web page branded to you. The user visits your webpage and uploads one or multiple photos and fills custom fields eg age, location, social media handle, company etc. You can enable donations per upload and customise the information you want to collect. We do not handle payment processing, we link to your stripe account.
Live gallery
For every picture there is a story or message that is optionally submitted by the user, and as soon as you moderate it isĀ displayed in the online gallery
Countdown stats
The campaign dates, countdown and numbers of photos collected so far are displayed on the campaign web page.
Search find
The user can type in a keyword and search and find their contribution in the online gallery.
Favourites
Within the CMS you can mark all the favourites that you want to feature at the top of the live gallery and also guarantee inclusion in the final artwork.
Interactive
Within the CMS you can select which submissions you want to feature in the final interactive online artwork.
Custom fields
Default fields on the upload form include name, email, location, but you can customise and add fields including donations and other elements.
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Marketing assets
As part of your collection campaign it is important to keep the audience engaged and motivated via a marketing campaign. Content can be downloaded from the CMS and we create branded assets you can transform into engaging branded posts, reels and stories. Users can double consent on submission for social media use and provide their social handle.
In general the onus is on you, the commissioner and your partners to self manage their marketing campaign yourselves. Here are some examples of some branded promo assets.
My photos
Content Management System
Our custom content management system links directly to the campaign web page, whether it is on our website or yours via the API, providing an intuitive interface to collect, batch moderate, curate, download and publish thousands of images. Built in-house on the Laravel framework, it supports workflow management, embedded galleries, collections, share to social media, and other publishing channels. All features are optional.
Our robust AWS cloud-based platform ensures optimum performance at all times and scalable performance with an infrastructure that supports high submission volume and peak traffic and the platform is entirely GDPR compliant.

Submit
User submits and receives branded āThanksā email. Commissioner receives instant or daily notifications and logs into the content management system.Ā
Moderate
Client receives notifications, logs in and moderates and approves submissions with the status approve, and user receives branded āCongratulationsā email. If the user has withdrawn their submission it will appear as revoke. Internal notes can be made that are not public.Ā
Publish
Photo and story appears instantly in live gallery, favourite photos and stories selected in the CMS are featured first. Content can be downloaded for use in the marketing campaign.
Download
All content, data, audit, subscriber & csv can be downloaded at any time
Sign off
At the end of the campaign and collection the commissioner processes all submissions and clecks Sign off in the CMS so we can begin making the final work.
Create
After sign off we download all approved content & create the work. At this point no further content can be added or changed.
Manage my photos
Final production
Specifications
Large format printing, Exterior interior, Proof printing, Framing, Installation, Substrates: magnetic, ceramic.
Screen
High resolution, Motion graphics, Storyboarding, Script writing, Audio, Touchscreen.
Projection
High resolution, Motion graphics, Storyboarding, Script writing, Audio, mapping.
Virtual & Interactive
Online interactive artwork, branded markers, responsive mobile online, ultra high resolution image, multiple clickable areas, storytelling through tours, audio, video & streaming, touchscreen enabled, analytics & statistics.
Digital Signage
High resolution, Motion graphics, Storyboarding, Script writing, Audio, mapping.
Merchandise
Bespoke merchandise can be designed and produced using the project content. All merchandise can be fully branded and enhanced with QR codes, allowing recipients access interactive online content.
Virtual & interactive
Your physical artwork transforms into an expansive, interactive digital world. By harnessing gigapixel clarity and seamless zoom capabilities, viewers can dive deep into microscopic details, unlocking immersive storytelling markers, custom URLs, ambient audio, and live video streaming.
Gigapixel Exploration
Allow audiences to explore every individual contribution up close with ultra-high-resolution clarity. Dynamic zoom features guide the viewer’s journey, revealing hidden interactive hotspots, media streams, and narrative markers as they navigate.
A simple scan of a QR code bridges the physical and digital, instantly transporting the viewer into a cinematic virtual environment. Fully optimised for seamless performance across all devices, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Pro Tip: This approach turns static prints into living, breathing exhibits, giving collectors and casual viewers alike a multi-sensory art experience.
Specifications
Responsive mobile
Fully customised for viewing on a mobile or tablet device.
Audio, video & music
Incorporate audio and video embed streaming.
Storytelling & tours
Tours can be created highlighting areas and guiding the viewer through cinematically.
Ultra high resolution image
A gigapixel image is a digital photograph that contains at least one billion pixelsāgiving it a resolution 1,000 times greater than a standard 1-megapixel camera.
Interactive markers
We can maximise the storytelling by inserting icons and markers over images in the artwork with 25 x clickable areas or more, these can be branded and contain stories, content and video that enhances the user experience.
QR code enabled
A QR code can be printed onto your artwork or flyers and posters and scanned by the user to enter the virtual world.
Explore interactive
Explore our gallery

Merchandise
For the Ourstory100 project we created an A1 fold out poster with the mosaic artwork on the front in rich colourful detail. On the back there were 25 stories and a treasure hunt map.
The poster can be fully branded and enhanced with logos and QR codes, allowing recipients to access the interactive version online.
Posters can be signed or produced as frames, limited edition artworks or produced in large print runs and distributed across venues or purchased/ordered online.
Pricing & licensing
FAQ’s
How do we begin?
Make an enquiry and book a complimentary discovery call using our consultation form and fill out a few initial details.
How much does it cost?
Every project is unique tailored to you. We advise you of the minimum viable budget so we are able to accommodate the right service level.
How do we collect all the photos and stories?
We give you a personalised account for our GDPR-compliant secure content management system.Ā Unless you have the photos collected and ready to go, you give us your project branding and we create your campaign. If you are a private client we just give you an upload link and CMS account to manage your content. Our customisable public upload forms and live galleries can be embedded into our website or via an API on your website and engage your audience.
We also design photo workshops and live photo pop-ups with photographers. We can access your archives and picture libraries, and collect public domain imagery as an extra service too.
Can you help us run our marketing campaign?
Itās totally up to you. You can run a campaign yourself or we can support your organisationās marketing team. All your content will be in the CMS. We recommend posts like āPhoto of the Dayā that feature a user submission with a great story. We can also create promotional content, calls to action and videos.
Do you do private commissions?
Yes, we do, and they are not publicly shown to anyone since the artworks are often personal family pictures. We have a special contract for your privacy. We have been commissioned by celebrities and many clients from around the world.
Do you offer branding design for our project?
Yes, we do. Unless you have an identity already for the project, or have an agency or in-house designer, we offer design services to brand your project, ranging from graphic design of the title and logo, so the look and feel ties in with what you want the project to communicate to your audience. We have templates for printed flyers, leaflets, pop-up banners, photography backdrops, posters and digital signage.Ā
Can you use all my photos?
Although we usually can, we canāt guarantee the inclusion of all your content and images and stories. This is a special request and is dependent on a number of factors such as scale and output. In the CMS you can mark as favourites the submissions that must be in the final artwork./
How many photos do I need?
For a photo mosaic, we suggest a minimum of 1,000 photos. For smaller projects, we can work with less, at a push but there will be duplication. Whilst quality is important, quantity is and as well. We do provide a service to source more images for you too.
What is the maximum amount of photos you can use?
There is no maximum! We hold a world record for a photomosaic which contained 112,000 photos. Our interactives can be pixel-perfect and contain millions of photos.
What is the minimum and maximum size photomosaic you can make?
We can make it as big as you desire! The largest one we made measured 857 square metres, the size of three tennis courts. We do not advise it to make a photo mosaic smaller than 1.5 metres on the shortest edge. This is because the smaller we go the smaller your individual images are and will not be visible
Can you make a photomosaic from any image?
Technically yes but we ask you to keep an open mind and work with guidance of the artist. In fact, the choice of the final image is the most important step of all, and we guide you to the right decision. We can decide at the outset or even better to work creatively together and not decide straight away.
Can you frame and finish my piece?
Yes, we provide a bespoke service for many different finishes, timber and aluminium, tray framing, outdoor durable materials including delivery and installation.
Can you make a photomosaic in any output?
Yes! Print, Screen, Projection, Web, Interactive, Experiential, Touchscreen, Merchandise. The options are infinite.
Can you put the photo collection campaign on our website?
Yes we can, we put it on your website using our API token with ad hoc support or you link to our website using our ready made template.Ā See some live examples on our projects page.
Can you make us a branded project website?
Yes, we can with our experienced web and design team we can make a custom domain and brand your project and provide you with a high-quality, visual and motion graphics.
Can you crowdfund and add donations to the upload form for the public?
Yes, we can integrate Stripe or a similar finance platform of your choice so that contributors can make a donation on upload.
Can we share the photos and stories on social?
Yes, itās simple with our integrated share buttons in our CMS. It depends on the contributor’s terms and conditions and our service agreement in line with data processing laws.
Do you create content for the marketing campaign?
Yes, we provide a complete service bespoke to your project and we recommend this. See examples above.
Are my photos safe?
Every individual submission is moderated by a human and by someone in your team. We offer a moderation service too. We will comply with all applicable data protection laws and shall, where applicable, ensure that Affiliates and Authorised Persons comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
We use a secure AWS servers to store your data which has the highest standards for privacy and data security. We take our data controller and processing responsibilities very seriously and are members of the ICO information control commission. For full details read our privacy policy.
Can we use images of children?
We practice due diligence and contact contributors who submit such images if we feel they need a second level of moderation. However we advise against encouraging contributors to submit photos of people under 18 without official parent of guardian consent. The Web is not the most reliable platform for this since anyone can be posing as an adult. Consider this in your campaign.
Can we see Work in Progress?
Absolutely. We want you to see our work and invite you to our Studio and online presentations at opportune times during the creative process.
Can I make amendments?
Yes generally we welcome this, we like to share work in progress and allow rounds of reasonable requests.
Making a complaint
Should you have any cause for complaint the details of the complaint should be provided, in writing to admin@thepeoplespicture.com. The Artist undertakes to investigate the complaint and provide a written response within twenty-eight (28) days of receipt. In the event the Artist requires more time to deal with the complaint you will be notified of the time line for the response to the complaint beyond the fourteen (14) days. For more informations see our privacy policy.
What do you do with my data ?
A soft copy low resolution copy of the content is stored on our CMS after the license expires. We keep a copy of your data on our secure servers and a hard drive in a secure lock-up safe, in our lock-up business space for up to 1 years after the decommissioning date, unless we have agreed to destroy or own or be licensed to it in perpetuity in our agreement. You can request a copy at any time. For more information see our privacy policy.
Do you work in my country?
Yes! We work everywhere and are based in UK, USA and Europe. We can deliver your project from our digital remote studios, although we would love to be invited to visit your country and meet with you. Our clients are from all over the world!
Find Us
The Peopleās Picture Ltd
7, Wadeson Street, London, E2 9DR
The Peopleās Picture, Inc
15 Addison Rd, Bergenfield, NJ 07621, USA








