Whether you’re working with a piece of fine art in a polished finished frame or a customer mockup, the piece deserves nothing less than the classiest frame possible. The frame should make picture-perfect. Whether it is the digital art of classic paintings, the frame should complement the piece.
Is creating that picture-perfect picture achieved just by luck? Or is it a honed skill developed over the years in choosing a frame that is a picture-perfect picture? It is years of experience, and it is a matter of bravery to step outside of the norm and go with what feels right. It is also following these five tips to frame a photograph or a picture perfectly.
Following Five Tips to Frame a Photograph or a Picture-perfect!
» Frame + Mat = Perfect Photo Setting
» Complementary Colors Complete the Setting
» Keep Picture and Frame Width in Proportion
» The More Frames, the Merrier
» Rules Are Made to Be Broken
» Frame + Mat = Perfect Photo Setting
You want the framing and the mat to identify with the image to transform radically or subtly enhance the picture’s aroused mood radically. A-frame and mat combination should complement the image’s appeal and style, especially if the photo is of a specific era that stands out in history.
An ideal setup is the photo textures matching the frame and mat textures while capturing a distinctive shape. Simple compositions and simple frames create a perfect combination. Abstract photos in ornate gilded frames create a battle of sorts.
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» Complementary Colors Complete the Setting
Identify the three dominant colors in the photo and choose a mat in a color that will enhance the photo’s visual appeal and make it pop out. Don’t match the primary color with the mat. The photo will only blend and be invisible. The mat should be the same hue as the picture’s less dominant color, maybe a shade darker or a shade lighter.
For the frame, choose a cool color to match a dominant cool color in the photo. For a photo that is primarily warm colors, the frame should complement a warm color. Still not sure? Dark bronze or a natural wood frame complements any photo.
The exception is black-and-white photos. White expands, and black constricts. Choose a white mat to expand the photo with a black frame to keep it constrained. Or a black mat to constrain the photo and white frame to expand it beyond itself.
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» Keep Picture and Frame Width in Proportion
It is all about balance. The picture size and frame width should be in proportion. Thus, a larger picture pairs with a broader frame for larger pictures. Digital images are measured in pixels. This sizing enables using the frame or mat to set the scale.
A wider frame adds weight to a photo, while thinner frames are lightweight and emphasize average and small-sized pictures’ elegance. The sizing keeps the image in focus and creates a shadowing effect.
Typically, mats are sized so that the window is smaller than the image. The window should be a bit larger with white space around the picture and the mat around that space, with the image centered with photography.
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» The More Frames, the Merrier
Add depth to a picture with double or triple or create drama with multiple frames, an easy thing with digital frames. Stacking frames create an interesting and unusual technique, especially with the textures and widths differing. The frame closest to the picture will be the mat so that the emphasis is on the external frame and picture simultaneously.
» Rules Are Made to Be Broken
These are basic rules, but remember, rules are made to be broken. Sometimes, your choices and tastes are what will make your art complete. Unless there is a specific request, break the rules from time to time.
Bonus Tip
Keep our framing picture tips in mind, and most importantly: remember to choose what feels right to you and what matches your unique sense of style.
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