Picture Framing - Overview

Picture frames essentially does the job of enhancing your image, bring focus to your favouritephotograph, protect it and bring professional feel to it. Picture Framing is also an extension ofthe photography process. Once you decide to frame your picture then choices in framing can bemyriad and process overwhelming. There are several options to tackle the framing job. Youneed to decide on the design of frame, different type of mats, frames, glass and the way thepicture is going to be mounted. Despite having several choices the overall process of framinggenerally remains the same.

There are two broad categories in which frames can be divided: ready-made and custom made.

Custom Framing:

This is the expensive but sophisticated option of framing and are generally in wood or metalbase. Custom made frames are best used to preserve family heirloom or irreplaceable artworkand provides the flexibility to choose high quality acid free materials that can preserve theartwork for decades.

Ready Made Frames:

Ready-made picture frames are made in bulk and comes in usual size of a standard photograph prints such as 8x10, 6x4 etc. There is no flexibility in changing the material or design of the frame and the buyer has to simply accept the material, matting colour and dimensions offered.

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Picture Framing - Overview

Which frame is right for you

The reality here is that there is no one single answer to this question. For some ready-madeproject will be just fine while in other cases more expensive custom made frame will besuitable. As a rule of thumb ready-made frame should be used when the photograph can be cut tostandard size and is not too precious. Such examples are digital photograph or posters. Theymight have high sentimental value but they can be reprinted at click of mouse.

Custom made frame are best to preserve family heirloom and irreplaceable artwork and has theflexibility to choose high quality such as acid free materials that can preserve the artwork fordecades.

Ultimately the frame you choose should be based on your budget, pictures value (monetarilyand emotional both) with proper consideration being given to the place where you are going tohang it.

Do need expert advice for picture framing

Consultancy in Picture framing becomes important because there are lot of element that areinvolved in creating a perfect picture frame. Elements that your consultant will advise you onare given below but this in no way an exhaustive list and can change from framers to framers.

• Frame materials:- Material that you use for your frame depends on your budget and

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Picture Framing - Overview

size of the photo you plan to frame.

• Mat size and color:- You can certainly frame a photo without the mat but is not

recommended. Mat provides stability, protection and not to mention flare to your frame.

Mat also provides proper spacing between your photo and protective glass.

• Layout Design:- Framers will help you decide on how you plan to display your photos.

Is it single-framed prints or collage frames with several prints?

• Glazing:- Glazing is equipment in frame that protects everything in a frame. This again

is optional but is highly recommended if artwork is exposed to varied temperature and

humidity changes.

It is best to use the services of professional when you plan to display your photo in a costly

frame. Picture framing can be an awkward job especially for pictures that are large or of

dissimilar size. So always use a professional to help craft your framing as per your requirement

and turn your picture into a wonderful memory that you can share with the world.

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