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Photography as Art To create an eye pleasing and uniform effect, use identical frames for all your pictures, even when using images of different sizes. Most manufacturers offer model lines with frames in different sizes to help you create a single look. If you decide to mix and match, restrict yourself to one colour and material. For exampe, use only clear metal or red-stained wooden frames, and create variety by choosing frames of different thicknesses, cuts, or patterns. If you're not sure what colour frame to choose, choose a plain black frame. Black draws the viewer's eye and works well with all other colours. Natural wood works equally well and is used by galleries to call greater attention to the image rather than to the frame. Change your pictures often to reflect the different seasons and special occasions throughout the year. You'll want to keep a few treasured images always on display and vary the rest. With custom enlargements from your film and digital images, you can easily give your home a fresh and enticing makeover any time you wish. Designer Tip An easy way to plan your frame arrangement is with a roll of Kraft paper. Cut a length of paper that is somewhat larger than the wall space you wish to occupy and place it on the floor. Position your frames on the paper. Try different positions and combinations. When you're happy with your arrangement, trace the outlines of the frames with a pencil, remove the frames, then tape or tack the paper to the wall. You can then use the outlines to guide you in putting up mounting hardware and adjusting your final arrangement. Family Project: Bulletin Board A photo bulletin board is a great way to let your kids share in the joys of photography and to express their creativity. They'll be thrilled to help decorate their own rooms. Sit down at the computer for an afternoon or an evening and help your children select their favourite photographs and upload them to Black's Online Photo Centre for quality prints in about an hour. The speedy processing of your order does not tax the attention of children and keeps them interested in the project. Order different sizes of photographs (4 x 6, 5 x 7 and 8 x 10) to add extra visual appeal to your bulletin board. After you pick up your pictures at Black's, tack them on to the bulletin board in whatever way you wish. You may also want to add other souvenirs such as award certificates and sports medals to further personalize your creation. Remember, it's easy to sort through digital pictures on your computer and to quickly and easily order new prints online. And because your original photographs are digital, you don't have to worry about damaging your negatives or your prints through mishandling, or about sticking pins through the pictures you mount: you can always replace your pictures at the touch of a button.   Photography as Art Continued: [1] [2] [3]    Resources: Inside Photography as Art: This frame tutorial, will inspire you to look at your photographs in a completely new way. The empty or drably decorated walls in your home can undergo an instant makeover using images you probably already have. Here is some advice to get you started: enlarging your pictures, selecting the right frame, arranging on a wall and some easy to do projects. To make the most of your framed photographs, Black's recommends: Frames A great selection of quality frames to suit all your requirements. Photogifts At Black's you're not just limited to frames. We also offer a unique line of gifts such as blankets, decorative plates, books, etc. that can feature your photos. Advice Our associates can help you put it all together or work with your special needs whether that's enlarging, colour manipulation, photo restoration, etc. Processing Trust your photo processing to the experts. Check out our full range of photographic services and you'll discover the highest quality photographic prints available - done fast - in as little as one hour. Ask for Black's VividPrints and you'll receive images that are brighter, sharper and more vivid than the competition. Remember if your photos are worth printing, they're worth printing at Black's. Other Photo Tutorials: Digital Workflow Portraits Pets Flowers/Macro Birthdays Action Night/Low-Light

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