Framing Color Pictures

Series Summary

Photography is the practice of making images by exposing film or another medium to a timed flash of light. The basic equipment used for photography has changed dramatically in the last decades, many people finding digital photography an inexpensive and creative hobby. We use photography as a means of communication worldwide: to sell things, to tell stories, capture memories, evoke passions, fight for causes, make new meanings, and inspire the imagination. Mastering the art of photography is a technical and challenging experience. Even with an automatic, digital camera, one has to learn how to frame a shot, choose a background, interact with the subject, use natural light, and select the right supplies and tools.

In this free video series, expert framer Minnie Bell teaches you how to frame color photos. She helps you choose a matte color and run through matte options, single, double, or triple. Minnie also gives you tips on glazes and laminates, whether canvas or linen might be right for you photo. You also get advice on choosing the glass, in case you need glare or UV protection. Minnie then teaches you how to frame a picture, using tape, hangers, and hanging wire. It is all here!

Video Transcript

"I'm Minnie and I'm with Digital Picture Printing and Framing. We are going to talk about framing a color picture today, we are here with Expert Village. I have chose this picture, this beautiful cat. We have printed it on Lester paper; it is a good quality paper. It has a slight shine to it. I don't know if you can see that or not. We are going to talk about the way to matte this picture first; what to do and not do. "