Top Tips For Choosing The Perfect Family Picture Frame For Your Photographs

By Author: Gareth Hoyle
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I’m sure you can all appreciate the value of a family picture. Treasured family photos serve to illustrate your memories long into the future. Sometimes, and especially when depicting special occasions such as weddings, christenings and graduations, it is worth framing your picture and displaying it proudly in your home for all to see.

Whilst framed family pictures may help to personalise your own home, they also make great gifts for grandparents, other family members and family friends. Perfect for birthdays or Christmas, a framed family photo or collection of photos is a thoughtful gift for loved ones.

When choosing a family picture frame you have a multitude of options, which we’ve explored for you below.

Displaying Multiple Pictures

Firstly, you must consider how many pictures you wish to display within one frame. Perhaps you have one attention grabbing or significant picture which is worthy of its own frame, or alternatively you may have a selection of smaller pictures to display in unison. Multi-aperture frames, or collage frames as they are also known, which have multiple picture spaces ...
... are perfect for those with several children or large families for example. They allow you to display multiple photos within the same frame, proving to be a cost-effective framing solution.

Mixing Picture Size & Orientation

It can be more interesting to display pictures of varying sizes or orientations within the same frame, e.g. portrait and landscape pictures, rectangular or square photos etc. This allows you to bring together a collection of related or unrelated images to create a focal point for the subject matter.

To Mount Or Not To Mount

One consideration when framing a treasured family portrait or collection of family snaps is whether or not to use a picture mount. A mount is a coloured card inside the frame with a cut-out the size of the picture or photo. A photo frame with mount can significantly improve the overall visual impact; giving focus to the photograph rather than the frame. Mounting your photograph(s) is also usually advised as it helps to protect your photo from potential moisture damage by keeping the photo away from the glazing.

Frame Style

The style of frame is also important and it is always beneficial to match the frame style with the image. For example, a wedding portrait may fit well within a traditional oak frame; however pictures from your latest holiday to Paris may sit well in a sleek, modern black frame. Be subjective and consider the cohesion between the picture, the frame and the place where it will hang.

Ready Made or Custom Made

Framing multiple images in a single frame is an exciting way to display a collection of photographs. Ready-made frames are available but you often have to crop some of the photos to fit the variously sized apertures. This can be an unnecessary compromise. Custom-made collage frames are designed for the pictures you want to display and can be less expensive than you might imagine.

Whichever family picture frame solution you opt for, we hope you enjoy showcasing your treasured photographs!

This article has been brought to you by Image Frames, UK framing specialists offering custom multi aperture picture frames. Find out more at http://www.imageframes.co.uk