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Where to sign framed photos
Where is the best place to sign framed photos? I would think the place
would be on the matte, but recently I saw a photo that was mounted to a board, and the matte was made larger than the mounted photo. The photo was signed inside the matte on the mounting board (between the photo and the matte). Also, is it unprofessional to just leave a framed photo unsigned, and should every framed photo for sale be signed? Thanks. Sheldon |
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Where is the best place to sign framed photos? I would think the place
would be on the matte, but recently I saw a photo that was mounted to a board, and the matte was made larger than the mounted photo. The photo was Sheldon I would suggest if you're going to have a signed photo it should be just that. Signing the matte just results in a signed matte Toa |
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In article , Toa
writes Where is the best place to sign framed photos? I would think the place would be on the matte, but recently I saw a photo that was mounted to a board, and the matte was made larger than the mounted photo. The photo was Sheldon I would suggest if you're going to have a signed photo it should be just that. Signing the matte just results in a signed matte Toa My personal view is that signing pictures on the visible area is a gross affectation*, and one which seriously detracts from its aesthetic appeal. If you wish to sign a photo, do it on the back, gently, in pencil. Anyone who thinks all photos should be signed on the front should try doing it with an Ilfochrome. David *Of course, if you really are famous, you can get away with this. But then, you probably wouldn't be asking our opinion anyway! -- David Littlewood |
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"Toa" wrote in message ... Where is the best place to sign framed photos? I would think the place would be on the matte, but recently I saw a photo that was mounted to a board, and the matte was made larger than the mounted photo. The photo was Sheldon I would suggest if you're going to have a signed photo it should be just that. Signing the matte just results in a signed matte Toa I don't think I've ever seen a photo that was signed directly on the photo, unless it was a huge mural. You are right, however. Anybody could swap the matte with another photo. Sheldon |
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"David Littlewood" wrote in message ... In article , Toa writes Where is the best place to sign framed photos? I would think the place would be on the matte, but recently I saw a photo that was mounted to a board, and the matte was made larger than the mounted photo. The photo was Sheldon I would suggest if you're going to have a signed photo it should be just that. Signing the matte just results in a signed matte Toa My personal view is that signing pictures on the visible area is a gross affectation*, and one which seriously detracts from its aesthetic appeal. If you wish to sign a photo, do it on the back, gently, in pencil. Anyone who thinks all photos should be signed on the front should try doing it with an Ilfochrome. David Good point, but many framers "mount" the photo before framing it. Sheldon *Of course, if you really are famous, you can get away with this. But then, you probably wouldn't be asking our opinion anyway! Ain't there -- yet! Speaking of which, where did Ansel Adams sign his work, or did he? Sheldon |
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You are right, however. Anybody could swap the matte with another photo.
Sheldon Yup. Imagine owning a signed, mounted World Series baseball and it being signed on the mount toa |
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Sheldon wrote:
Where is the best place to sign framed photos? I would think the place would be on the matte, but recently I saw a photo that was mounted to a board, and the matte was made larger than the mounted photo. The photo was signed inside the matte on the mounting board (between the photo and the matte). Also, is it unprofessional to just leave a framed photo unsigned, and should every framed photo for sale be signed? Thanks. Sheldon If I was famous enough to have people clamouring for my autograph, I'd sign the damn picture wherever they wanted me to sign it. Hell, for enough money I'd sign their pink ass. -- jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' |
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"Sheldon" wrote in message
I don't think I've ever seen a photo that was signed directly on the photo, unless it was a huge mural. You are right, however. Anybody could swap the matte with another photo. Sheldon Wow, have you ever led a sheltered life. Most pro's I know sign the print on the lower, right corner. Some use the lower left. Gold or silver ink. When I had my business, I signed "all" family portrait prints 5x7 or larger. Senior portraits, all 11x14 or larger. Most of the landscape guys I'm familiar with sign all prints, on the front. -- "Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com |
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On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 10:49:57 -0600, Sheldon wrote:
*Of course, if you really are famous, you can get away with this. But then, you probably wouldn't be asking our opinion anyway! Ain't there -- yet! Speaking of which, where did Ansel Adams sign his work, or did he? On his matted work, yes, he did sign them. A little "AA" in pencil under the lower right corner of the mounted photo on the matte board (not on the over matte). On the back of the matte was usually a label with additional info on the photograph and any personal comments or messages. This is the way I've always signed fine art, matted photographs. I never sign unmounted photos. I ain't no Hollywood star. Stefan |
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"Toa" wrote in message
... Where is the best place to sign framed photos? I would think the place would be on the matte, but recently I saw a photo that was mounted to a board, and the matte was made larger than the mounted photo. The photo was Sheldon I would suggest if you're going to have a signed photo it should be just that. Signing the matte just results in a signed matte Toa Ditto - the mat isn't likely to remain with the photo for the duration of the photo's existence. -- Mark Photos, Ideas & Opinions http://www.marklauter.com |
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