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Instant photo look

Instant photo collages, no camera or film needed.

The white frame with the wide border at the bottom, a strip of tape, a handwritten note. The instant photo look turns phone pictures into little keepsakes. mosa has templates for it and an instant photo frame you can place over any picture.

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Collage template “Instant Wall” in the mosa app
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How to make an instant photo collage

  1. 1

    Choose an instant photo template

    The instant photo wall hangs up six pictures, the scrapbook combines instant prints with tape and patches. Or start empty on the free canvas.

  2. 2

    Place and rotate your photos

    On the free canvas you place, rotate and stack pictures like on a table. A slightly tilted picture instantly feels more real.

  3. 3

    Add handwriting and a date

    A short handwritten line fits under every picture. The Digicam template adds an orange date stamp like old cameras did.

Templates in instant photo style

These templates use instant photo frames, tape and date stamps:

Collage template “Instant Wall” in the mosa app
Instant Wall
Collage template “Instant” in the mosa app
Instant
Collage template “Patches” in the mosa app
Patches
Collage template “Digicam” in the mosa app
Digicam
Collage template “Photo Booth” in the mosa app
Photo Booth
Collage template “Notebook” in the mosa app
Notebook

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Tips for the instant photo look

01

Crop close to square

Classic instant prints are almost square. Choose subjects that are strong in the middle so the crop works.

02

Filters with grain

A warm filter with a little film grain makes the look feel right. mosa has 18 filters and you can adjust the grain strength.

03

Not everything straight

Two or three degrees of rotation and a piece of tape on a corner look like they were stuck to a wall by hand.

04

Leave white space

Instant prints live from their border. Four pictures with room to breathe beat ten squeezed together.

Questions about instant photo collages

Short answers.

Is there an instant photo frame for single photos?

Yes. Among the frames there is an instant photo frame you place over any photo. You can move and zoom the picture inside it.

Can I write under the picture?

Yes. Text can go anywhere, including the wide bottom border. The handwriting fonts suit the look best.

Are there tape and stickers?

Yes. There are several tapes, photo corners, clips, pins and labels, plus shapes and doodles.

What does mosa cost?

Nothing. mosa is completely free, with no ads, subscription, watermark or account.

More ideas

More guides and templates for your next collage.

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