How To Get Photo Framed
Framed pictures are a nice way to showcase your best photographs. Photographers use their skills to create beautiful images, and you can use your skill to put them on display!
Getting your photos framed is not a difficult task, but it can be time consuming. There are many ways to get your photos framed, and most places offer quick turnaround due to the popularity of framing photos.
Online framing sites provide great quality frames at an affordable price. You can pick out the style of frame you like and include specific photograph sizes that fit perfectly. Most sites have reviews and rating for their products, so you can get high quality frames at a low price!
At-home framing is also very easy to do. You need some basic materials such as tape, glue, and scissors, and you are good to go. The hard part is measuring out the correct dimensions for the picture frame.
Choose a matte
A matte can add a subtle touch to your framed photo. A matte completely covers the picture, except for the framed part. It is usually a piece of paper or plastic that is cut to fit around the picture.
Many stores offer many different colors and textures of matte material. You can even buy foam matting to create your own custom matte. Many people choose to have a black, gray, or white matte to complement the color of their photo.
Some people choose to have a transparent matte, where you can see through part of it. This looks great if you have a picture that is framed by something in the picture, like a window or door.
Choose a background color
Photographic prints look great in frames of any color. You can get your photo framed in black, white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and/or purple.
The background color you choose will depend on what printed photograph you have and your personal taste. For example, if you have a picture of a sunset that looks beautiful in red then go for it!
Some shops offer special matte papers that have a white or grayish tone to them. These can be used as a background for your photo print to make it look more professional.
You can also choose to place your picture in an all-white or all-black frame. This gives a very dramatic look to your picture and is very popular.
Choose a framing style
Framing is the process of surrounding your photo either with a border or with a space. There are many different styles of framing, and some are more expensive than others.
Framing can be done with wood, metal, acrylic, or other material plates. Some places offer canvas framing, where the image is placed on a canvas and then framed.
Some framers offer special touches like adding special color accents or glitter on the frame. This is up to you if you want it or not!
Some people get very specific about their framing preferences, so ask your framer about any specifics before ordering your picture frames. Some people have problems with the frame warping over time due to humidity changes, so ask about that too.
Buy high-quality printing paper
When choosing your photo printing paper, make sure it is high-quality. There are several types of paper, but most stores only carry a few.
Professional photographers use inkjet printers and special photo printing paper to make their prints. You can buy this paper to make your own framed photos at home, but they can be very costly.
Most places that sell printing paper do not sell the thicker canvas material that photos are mounted on. You can either frame your photo directly on the thin paper or find another material to mount it on.
Special matte papers have a soft surface that prevent too much shine or contrast in the picture. These are good for pictures that are taken in low light or have soft colors so they do not look too sharp on the paper.
Make sure your image is high-quality
Having a high-quality image is the starting point to getting a great framed photo. Make sure your picture is not blurry, has good color saturation, and is not too big or too small.
Many cameras now require you to use an external memory card to save pictures. Make sure this is of good quality as well! If you have to take pictures in low light, your camera will require a higher capacity memory card due to the size of the file it has to create to compensate for the lack of light.
Having a high-quality image will help get you the picture you want in the frame you want! If you are looking to buy a frame already made, make sure it can hold your image correctly.
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Have your image printed
Instead of taking your photos to a drugstore or supermarket to have them developed, you can have your images printed at specialty stores and online retailers.
Many big-box stores like Walmart and Target now offer photo printing services in-store. You can also order prints online via the retailer’s website.
Most sites have a built-up reputation for quality print materials, but it is best to do some research to see which ones have the quality you want at an affordable price.
Having your photo printed lets you choose what type of frame you want, whether it be plastic, wood, or metal, and what color it is. You also have more control over the size of the picture depending on what frame you choose.
Find out what type of frame you need
Once you have your photo, the next step is to find a place to get it framed. The best place to do this is at a photography store or shop.
There are two main types of frames: pre-framed and custom. Pre-framed frames come in a variety of styles and sizes that you can purchase at most stores.
Photography shops usually have empty frames that you can bring your photo into to have it framed. This is a great way to save money and get a high-quality frame.
Custom framed requires ordering specific dimensions for the frame, material, and style which may cost more money. This is good if you want a specific look or very specific dimensions for the frame.
Choose a frame material
Photo frames come in a variety of colors, shapes, and frame materials. The frame material can add a subtle or bold statement to your framed photo.
If you are framing a photo of you and your significant other at your wedding, then a gold or silver frame can be appropriate. If you have a very special photo that requires a special frame, then invest in brass or copper!
Wooden frames are very popular for its natural look. You can get some really cool textures and shades of wood to match your photo and room decor. Some people get crazy and paint the wood to achieve a certain look.
Metal frames are another popular choice. They come in silver, gold, and copper as mentioned before. Some have designs or logos on them which can add a little something extra!
Newer technologies such as digital or plastic frames are also acceptable forms of framing your photos.
