Digital BW, The Print

Barry,
It is a very personal decision.  I exhibited my silver prints a few 
times (my next show
will be completely digital prints).  The rules are the same if it's a 
silver print,  graphic,
or digital print.  It's got to look elegant and neat.  It's got to 
complement the picture,
not distract it or overwhelm it.  I usually printed 11x14s with the 
image length about 12".
The mat I used was 16x20 with the window slightly off center (shifted a 
few fractions
to the top) with the distance to the edge of the image 5mm on 3 sides 
and 7-8mm on the
bottom.  It already gives you a bit of space to make a small caption.
For 8x10s I usually also used 16x20 mat, but 11x14 is OK.
If you cut mats yourself - be careful in the corners.  If you order it - 
draw a sketch with
clearly stated dimensions, because any mistake or irregularity will make 
you throw away
the mat.
If you have any questions - ask.
Good luck,
Jack


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Jack M Kucy
JMK Gallery (www.jmk-gallery.com)
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flyfishingusa2002 wrote:

> Hi All,
> I am particually interested in what might be the size of print and
> matt you might use? I know this is very subjective, but I want to
> mattt some prints for resell, the print size being, say 8x10. Should
> I make the matt a little larger for my signature and print name? How
> big should I make the matt. I use a Canon digital camera and of
> course the format does not match the 8x 10 format.Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Barry
>

I have been matting mine and others work for about 35 years. I have come up with a rule of thumb. "Use a mat size two standard sizes larger than the print." Standard sizes are 5X7, 8X10, 11X14, 14X17, 16X20, 20X24, 24X30.  So, my answer is to use a 14 X17. However, you may find that an 11X14 is better for framing or intimate locations in your home. Or, you may find that the larger mat of a 16X20 may give you a gallery look that is preferred by designers. It is quite subjective in the end. Personally, I use 16X20 board for my 8X10's as I am a "Fine Art Photographer"  and the larger mat isolates the image more from the enviorment.  I also, just like the look.

Good luck
Russ Martin.

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