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Framing Photography – Buying Frames

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Vanilla Dream, 11×14 in a 16×20 frame from Black’s

One of the first things you’re going to want to do once you receive your photograph is put it out on display. The easiest and least expensive way to do that is by using pre-made frames in standard sizes, many even come with pre-cut mats so all you need to do is insert your print and hang it on the wall. This is a fairly simple task for 8×10 and 11×14 prints, but anything larger than that I truly do recommend handing over to a professional since the size can be awkward to handle and very easily get kinked or damaged.

For those of you daredevils DIY’ers out there that want to try your hand at framing here are some of our favourite places to buy frames, both local and online:

As you can probably tell our favourite frame colours are black, white, and brushed silver, all with white mats. I think simple frames are timeless and fade into the background letting the artwork shine through. Make the photograph yours and frame it to match your style.

And don’t forget to check out our quick reference guide for Standard Frame Sizes, you may want to keep a copy of it in your purse.

Now that you see how easy it is, visit our photography shop to add more pieces to your collection.

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Framing Photography – 16×20 Prints

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Lake Erie #9, 16×20 landscape photograph in a 20×24 frame

Yikes! Look at those squinty eyes! Clearly I don’t do well out in the summer without sunglasses on. Oh well, you get the point.

So far we’ve covered where to get frames for 8×10 and 11×14 photographs, this week we’ll be looking at 16x20s. We like to use 20×24 inch frames or even larger if we can find it, leaving a nice, beefy mat around the image.

As the photograph gets larger it also gets harder to find store-bought frames in the right size and many people choose to have their piece custom framed. Plus art of this size can get unwieldy so it is a good idea to hand the task over to a trained professional.

For those who like a challenge, here are some frames that will happily fit 16×20 photographs.

Michaels

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Michaels – Home Collection Black Studio Frame, available in store as 20×30, 22×28, and 24×30, and may require custom matting.

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Ikea

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Ikea {left to right} – Virserum 50×70 cm, Ribba 50×70 cm, Fjallsta 50×70 cm

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Umbra

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Umbra – Madison 16×20, remove matting and a 16×20 print will fill the whole frame.

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West Elm

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West Elm – 30×40

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Target

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Target {left to right} – Poster Frame 16×20 (remove mat, and image will fill the entire frame), Home Estate Poster Frame

Double check frame size before making your purchase, some companies list measurements for the window mat while others give the dimensions for the frame itself.

Many frames of this size use plexiglass instead of glass because it’s lighter, making it easier to hang. Look it over carefully to make sure the glazing is going to work for you.

And if you need a mat, Michaels has pre-cut window mats in a variety of sizes, so check there before you get one custom cut.

Where to Hang a 16×20 Photograph

16×20 photographs look good hanging in larger spaces such as above a loveseat, chair, bed or sideboard. Two vertical images can hang side by side in matching frames on an even bigger wall.

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