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Step 1
Choose a color of frame that draws attention to the subject of the photograph without blending in. If the photograph is sepia hues, there may be some golden colors you want to draw out, but choose a frame that is predominantly brown with some lighter tans rather than predominantly tan.
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Step 2
Choose a style of frame that conforms to a more antique aesthetic rather than a contemporary design. Wooden frames are obviously a better choice for heritage frames than plastic, although gold frames can also work.
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Step 3
Look for frame styles that match the content of the picture. If the picture is a landscape or contains outdoor scenery, you may want to choose a more rustic or barn wood frame, while if the picture is a posed portrait you may want a more polished and ornate frame.
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Step 4
Use matting to add styling to the photograph. You can use matting to accent the antique qualities of the photograph by framing the picture on top of a mat to show the rough edges of the photograph, or by choosing a styled mat with design embellishments or a cut-out shape.
