Originally posted by sonnyh:
I have seen 11 x 14 prints in a 16 x 20 frame. Also I have seen 11 x 17 prints in a 16 x 20 frame. I think you can do anything you want as long as you don't go less than 2 inches. So technically you could put a 14 x 18 photo in a 16 x 20 frame. |
go with what you think looks good. 2 inch border definitely looks good, but you could put a 1/2 inch if you want (I cut my own mattes and do my own frames, so not a problem here).
Use to be that most framers would put an even space around the top and sides and larger on the bottom. Not as much anymore. It all comes down to what you like.
Standard stuff (to me) is limiting and expensive. Especially when a 11x14 cut on the "computer" cost more than the 32x40 matte board intact.
The style with the space between photo and matte board is interesting. the problem with it is the photo has to be mounted onto the board, and this can cause problems if you value the print (non-archival) and can also warp or have air bubbles, etc. All comes down to choice.
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