Custom Framing: Working With The Picture

by | Aug 5, 2016 | Photography

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A picture is said to be worth a thousand words. Yet, sometimes, the beauty of the Massachusetts scene, the precious mother-daughter moment or the treasured message is lost. This can result not from the amateur’s inability behind the camera to capture it. Rather, it can be the product of a poor presentation. If the frame is completely wrong, the eye is drawn away from the actual photo or picture. Relying on those who specialize in custom framing can help to ensure the photo is the message.

The Advantages of Professional Framing

If you have the perfect photo or sports card, you may be tempted to frame it on your own. While possible, it could turn out to be disastrous. Unless you have the skill set and access to the right tools, materials and related items, you may produce something that is anything but a work of art. In fact, you may jeopardize the process, ruining the item instead of preserving it. At best, you may find you have just put your item in a hideous, or at least detracting, frame.

Arranging for custom framing from a professional will avoid these potential problems. In fact, several advantages are possible from choosing to work with a professional including the following:

  • More than a suitable frame: Professional framers can provide you with a lesson on the best means of preserving the work e.g. mat choice, glass preference, proper framing techniques
  • Assistance in finding the right frame for the purpose: They have on hand a vast array of frames that will be suitable for the items. They can mix and match colors and entertain highlighting as opposed to downplaying the colors, designs or patterns in the photo, print or other item. They can talk to you about shape and size options as well as your intent of placing this item in a frame
  • Convenience: This is one reason why professionals and amateurs in Massachusetts choose a professional framer. They know the expert has everything available and can save them time and energy trying to find specific material and items for that perfect framing experience

Custom Framing

A frame is not there to outshine the actual material it contains. It is there to complete it. While you can try to achieve this look on your own, it is not as easy as you might think. In order to create a rue work of art, even if it is a newspaper clipping, you need to work with a professional framer. Only those who are knowledgeable about and skilled in custom framing can help you achieve your goal.