magical, collectible, original art for a delightful home
Collectible 5×5 Art Blocks
We believe in original art. We believe in handcrafted high quality. We believe in sustainability. We believe your walls should be delightful and full of whimsy. We believe in magic.
Our creations tell a story on all sides: the front is original artwork by Michelle. The sides and backs are covered in salvaged library book pages. The wood itself? It’s salvaged too, so every piece is beautiful for your walls and beautiful for the earth.
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Inside the Studio
Our hands touch each piece we make countless times: we take pride in the handmade process and our exquisite attention to detail. We use only the highest quality archival prints, non-toxic sealant, and durable salvaged wood, so each piece is (hand)made to last.
mkc photography is an eco-friendly, hand-made gift & home decor company that creates gorgeous art and wares using salvaged wood, paper from damaged library books, and original art by Michelle Ciarlo-Hayes. Customers love to purchase our artwork both for themselves and for gifts because they know each piece gives new life to otherwise discarded materials. We’ve been making beautiful things by hand in our Philadelphia-area studio since 2009.
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MKC Photography Events
MKC Photography at The May Day Pop-Up: May 2, 2021
Are you in Philly or the surrounding 'burbs? Do you love handmade & handcrafted goods? Do you miss outdoor art events and are you craving a little bit of "normalcy" this spring? Well then, you're definitely going to want to save the date for Sunday, May 2nd! Ten...
NY NOW Digital Market March Get Together: March 25-26, 2021
Are you a retailer who would like to carry the MKC Photography line in your store? Are you interested in learning more about us and our work? We’d love to connect with you at NY NOW's Digital March Market Get Together on March 25-26, 2021. Click the image below to...
MKC Photography wins Best in Show at 2021 American Handcrafted
MKC Photography was just awarded American Handcrafted Best in Show for 2021: many, MANY thanks to everyone at the American Handcrafted Show who made this incredible honor possible! This a family business in every way: our boys are now old enough to work here too, so...