I was preparing several photographs for an exhibition recently, and I needed to purchase four frames. Undoubtedly there are going to be similar deals in crafts stores around the world, so spend some time investigating local shops and ask how often they run deals Michael’s frequently run BOGO (buy one get one) deals, for instance. If you live in the United States, keeping an eye on Michael’s frame inventory is a great idea. However, there are a couple tips that deal with the actual process of framing and how to limit those costs (spoiler alert: it requires an investment). As with all things there will be exceptions to these rules, and they will themselves run on a spectrum dependent on your location and particular photographic journey.įor the most part, the following tips assume that you are taking the images to a service to do the framing for you, so I will focus on ways to find the frames themselves for cheap. So, what follows are some tips and tricks for framing without breaking the bank. It is expensive (especially if you utilize a service to do the framing), but man, oh man, oh man, do your images look slick once they have been framed. This doesn’t change my previous sentiment, however. I had worked so hard to get them to where they were, and then I had to spend far more money than I anticipated on the frames. I’ll be honest: the first time I framed some of my images, I teared up. Something about seeing an image that you painstakingly captured, edited, had printed, and set inside of a frame to be placed on a wall or other surface for all the world to see, in perfect view for all who will walk by gives a wondrous sense of finality to your image. When you step back and look at it, there will inevitably be such a rush of excitement and pleasure that comes from seeing your image in a frame that you will, like myself, become mildly or incredibly addicted to the process. Either learn how to do it yourself, or take it to a framing service. Take one of your absolute favorite images, print it (as with all things photography – the bigger the better), and have it framed. If you have never had an opportunity to frame your work, you should try it.
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