Where do you get your frames?

padocon

For anyone who frames photos, where do you get your frames?
On-line, in store?
If so what ones?

Ricky91t

The one i used to frame the photo(which was a gift)on my flickr was in harvey normans Tralee.That's the only one i've bought

Fajitas!

Generally, I'd be going to a framer than buying premade frames. Quality and choice are a lot better

LeoB

Places like Harvey Normans are ok. Also generally some hardware stores have frames which can be repainted or as as my wife does she often uses a small sponge to change the shade of the frame which is sometimes ok for smaller prints. For anything bigger a shop with a big selection is best.

sineadw

Do you have somewhere who does them reasonably Fajitas? I've always found framers very expensive (I know I know - you get what you pay for..).

I've got some lovely frames from IKEA if you have standard sized mounts. Roll on their opening in July!

stcstc

i cn do frames at reasonable prices, it is still cheaper to buy ready mades, but depends on what you want

sineadw

Sinead would like to point out that she's never gotten a quote from Steve and didn't mean him

Steve - what are the advantages of getting them custom made? I've never had one done so I don't know..

LeoB

How long is a piece of string? I had some framed a few years ago and found it expensive enough in comparison to some of the frames I purchased. The frames I purchased were standard 10 x 8 and were just as good as what I paid to have framed.

All down to budget

Fajitas!

sineadw wrote: »

Do you have somewhere who does them reasonably Fajitas? I've always found framers very expensive (I know I know - you get what you pay for..).

I've got some lovely frames from IKEA if you have standard sized mounts. Roll on their opening in July!

Tbh, presentation is something that shouldn't be done cheap. I use a chap in Waterford mostly, called In The Frame.

Getting them custom made means better frames used and a better choice, mounts cut to match and a better choice of mounts (Including customisation, if you wanted a diptych, etc. A choice of reflective or non-reflective glass, a choice of how the frame will be hung, and so on.

If you're gonna splash out on a good camera and lens, and then go to a good printer, it'd be a shame not to get a good frame.

stcstc

like al says presentation is as important as the picture

It can make or break an image

there are some mass produced frames that look good, and can work out very very cost effective, especially when you add a complementary custom mount


But if you have an odd size or want to do something clever with the presentation using some form of custom cut frame allows the extra flexibility and doesnt make you compromise size etc.

padocon

This time last year I was in the USA, went to a store and they had some frames!
Heres one.

It was about $4! Back then exchange rate was pretty good!

Framers can be quiet dear!

challengemaster

Fajitas! wrote: »

Tbh, presentation is something that shouldn't be done cheap. I use a chap in Waterford mostly, called In The Frame.

Getting them custom made means better frames used and a better choice, mounts cut to match and a better choice of mounts (Including customisation, if you wanted a diptych, etc. A choice of reflective or non-reflective glass, a choice of how the frame will be hung, and so on.

If you're gonna splash out on a good camera and lens, and then go to a good printer, it'd be a shame not to get a good frame.

Ah, yes, it is important. But for those of us who don't make a living from Photography....

Fajitas!

That's irrelevant. Good presentation = good presentation, whether it's for a client or for yourself. Just because one dosn't make money from photography dosn't mean presentation can be neglected

stcstc

I kinda agree on both sides

I do understand keeping a budget when you dont see a return

BUT i also think Al is right, in the long run if you do a cheap job or presentation you will see it

for example the ammount of images i see in frames with the print touching the glass, and the glass not properly cleaned before the image goes in is huge. if you dont want a window mount on an image, you at least need some form of slip so the image does not touch the glass, the image wont last any time with it against the glass

silverwood

I've used http://eframe.co.uk/ a few times and find them very good

Fajitas!

stcstc wrote: »

I kinda agree on both sides

I do understand keeping a budget when you dont see a return

Well, I can see the other side, but I think people think framing is mad expensive, whereas, depending on print size, it can be as little as 15 quid more than a premade frame, and you're getting your photo put into a frame and mount that suit your image, rather than looking around Woodies, etc, and saying "that'll do".

I guess I just think it's a bit silly to give up on the last hurdle... because it's going to be one of the first things everyone else sees

I've never printed anything

Fajitas!

Do

Photography away from your monitor looks and feels so much better

Fajitas!

Fajitas! wrote: »

Do

Have to take good shots first.... :pac:

Fajitas!

Just pick two or three and go for it, you don't have to mount or frame them. It'll just give you a different perspective towards your photos.

Good point - it never strikes me to do anything after I take a photo (then wait for something to happen to them on flickr... still waiting!)

padocon

silverwood wrote: »

I've used http://eframe.co.uk/ a few times and find them very good

Also very expensive! They charge like 25 dollars postage!!!