My goal is for you to have great photographs. We use professional labs, and for 11x14 and larger prints we mount the pictures so that they will look great in a frame. Once you have your photo the final part of a great looking wall portrait is up to you. Here are some general tips to help you along.

 

Tip 1 - All pictures should be matted. A matt separates the photograph from the glass. If you buy and off the shelf frame and stick the photograph in there the emulsion of the photograph will stick to the glass. This looks terrible and will eventually ruin the photograph. If the image looks better without a matt use a frame spacer to get the photograph away from the glass.

 

Tip 2 - Use a professional framer. A professionally done framing will help preserve your photograph. A professionally framed print is protected from the elements and has been framed using acid free materials.

 

If you are pretty handy you can go to a hobby shop or gallery and purchase the same kind of acid-free materials and pro-grade materials found in frame shops. Personally, my time has value and the savings does not warrant the $15 or so saved by doing it myself.

 

When picking a framer look at their work and make sure that they appear competent. Cheap frame shops will use bad mounting techniques, non-archival materials, and not seal the back of the frame, We mount all of our 11x14 images on Fome-Core.

 

Tip 3 - Keep it simple. Unless your home warrants an ornate frame pick a simple design so that the image is what the viewer sees.

 

Tip 4 - Placement is very important. Photographs do not like harsh light, especially sunlight. When picking the lighting around a portrait try using natural light bulbs. They cost a little more, but the end result will make your images and home de core look great.

 

 

Framing disclaimer: Unless you arrange framing with us, or give us specific mounting instructions, we are not responsible for framing issues you may encounter.

 

 

 

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