Sources - The Picture
Presenting a photograph in a frame completes the path to the image. There are various techniques for framing with further creative scope. The final image should not only look effective, but the photograph must also be well protected.
1. Understand how exactly the photography works. The important elements of the photo, its colors and composition are emphasized by the right choice of framing.
2. Determine the frame and photo mount size and choose the frame which visually matches the picture and the future presentation location. Frame and photograph should harmonize, although it is better to choose a simpler frame with subtle colors - the main star is the photo and the frame supports the image effect.
3. Choose the right photo mount with regards to colors and materials. The mat create free space around the photo contributes significantly to the overall effect of the final image by its the placement. A perspective running into the background can be emphasized with a dark photo mount. If the object to be emphasized is in the foreground, a lighter mat color is recommended. Contrasts of black and white photographs are best emphasized by a purely black or white mount. Consider acid-free mounts to protect the photograph from resting directly on the glass.
4. Mount larger-sized photographs on acid-free backing cardboard to prevent the image from becoming wavy. The golden ratio should be used to position rectangular photos. The following figure shows how the positioning is done (blue: laminating cardboard).
Step 1: The photograph is placed in the upper left corner of the laminating cardboard and the free area is determined at the top or left.
Step 2: Draw a line on half of the free areas up to the edge of the box. Another line is drawn from the bottom left corner of the photo to the right end of the bisecting line.
Step 3: Position the photo at the intersection point with its lower right edge of the photograph so that its right side aligns with the bisecting line.
Step 4: Fix the photo in its position using a special photo laminating adhesive. The appropriately cut photo mount is then placed on top.
Step 5: Insert this structure into the clean frame and close it. It is recommended to wear gloves to avoid fingerprints.
Now the picture can be hung. An ideal height would be centering the picture at eye level. In museums, the center of the picture is usually placed around 150cm from the floor. The distance to furniture should not be too great. Other edges in the room such as door frames, windows or the television should also be included.
This link collection covers the topics of framing and archiving pictures.
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