Proper Way To Mat A Photograph

How to mat photos.

Proper way to mat a photograph.

The final printed image is the culmination of my journey in creating a piece of artwork that represents my view of the world around me. Determining the proper mat size and mat opening for a print or photograph is one of the more confusing issues facing novice framers. This short tutorial demonstrates one of the methods i use to mat my photos. Mat board is available in just about every color of the rainbow including green blue.

In a color photograph for example opt for neutral matte tones to avoid detracting from the work. Prepare the mat board and the mount board by measuring them to fit in the picture frame and. This keep it simple rule is one that galleries and museums often follow in hanging multiple photos up in one room. As photographers in the digital age we spend far too much time staring at our photographs on our computer screens and very little time holding them in our hands.

A well cut mat can make a huge difference in how a picture looks taking it from a simple snapshot to a framed piece of art. What s more important is the quality of the materials used and the subtle ways to make the photograph stand out like matting. For 4 x 6 photos matted up to a 5 x 7 size use sticky back adhesive squares to affix the photo to the foam board.