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Framing Photography – Buying Frames

February 7th, 2012 | home decor

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 – 20×24 Prints

January 4th, 2012 | home decor, photography

I really like to frame my 20×24 photographs to at least 24×30 inches, that is, if I’m buying a standard size frame and doing it myself. But I much prefer custom framing for images larger than 11×14. Big pictures can be difficult to handle making it easier to get kinked plus if you use a professional framer you can opt for a nice wide mat and there are many more choices for frames. If you’ve chosen to do it yourself there isn’t a huge selection out there but here are some to get you started.

Dick Blick

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Dick Blick {left to right, top to bottom} – Blick Gallery Metal Frame 24×30, Blick Gallery Bamboo Frame 24×30, Blick Metro Frame 24×30, Blick Essentials Wood Frame 24×30, Blick 5″ Simplon Frame 20×24 or 24×30

Miscellaneous

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{left to right} – West Elm 20×200 Frame 30×40, Michaels Home Collection Black Studio Frame 24×30, Ikea Virserum 70×100 cm

All frames shown here will require additional matting, check Michaels first before you get one custom cut.

As always, 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.