ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

My daughter recently passed away. She was a part time professional photographer. I have her portfolio and am receiving a lot of requests from friends of hers for framed copies of her work.
What is the best way to handle framing. Sizes are mostly 8 x 10 13 x 19 18 x 24 and 24 x 36.
I also have an offer to show some of her work at a craft show. Any suggestions as to the best sizes to go with for this.
Or is there a website that has good information on this,

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

So very sorry for your loss.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Firstly, my condolences on the loss of your daughter. I can't even imagine the devastation of losing a child. It's good that her artistry lives on.

Picture framing can be simple or complex. There are pre-manufactured stock picture frames in standard sizes where mounted prints can simply be inserted and protected by glass. Then, of course, there is custom framing techniques where moldings, mattes, fillets and other archival and decorative elements are involved. If you do not want to do the work yourself, as many artists and photographers prefer, you can work with a custom frame shop, if there is one in your district.

You will want frame styles that are compatible with the photographs as to subject, color, texture, etc. Styles are endless- modern, traditional, rustic- moldings can be made of metals, woods both solids and veneers, composite material, plastics, barn wood, knotty pine, and even highly polished hardwoods and even glass or "chrome-plated" metals.

I buy my supplies up here in Canda and I have dealt with U.S. distributors in the past. In your state, there is a firm called Framers Supply Co. in LOUISVILLE at 502-636-3481.

I will look in my supplier files and fad a few more links. Many suppliers if you. offer artist's discounts for quantity orders.

This link look very promising for your project:

https://www.pictureframes.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6Alwo1b9vrmrlx_tTGV1PjrlqV3YvPwCLomLKtjUGssWpFB4EAfINKBoC-FIQAvD_BwE

This link is to the largest wholesale framing supplier in the U.S.
https://www.larsonjuhl.com/en-US/

fetzler Loc: North West PA

Consider pictureframes.com. More expensive than DIY but may be cheaper than custom shop. You will likely need some linen hinge tape as well.

Chan Garrett

So sorry to hear about your daughter.
I have had good results going to the framing department at my local Michael's store. I do not buy the ready made, but do the custom framing. Yes, more expensive than ready made, but much better quality. They can custom frame any size you desire. Look for sales if time allows.

Bullfrog Bill Loc: CT

Sorry for your loss but what you are doing is a nice tribute. I use Frame Destination and have bought over 100 custom sized frames and mats over the years. Excellent service and straightforward ordering and sizing. https://www.framedestination.com/

I pay about $80 for a complete frame with mat and glass for a custom size 22X26 metal frame. They also have wood frames and standard sizes are cheaper.

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

Michael's stores typically have a very good selection of frames and mats. The costs are reasonable compared to custom framing. They will have sales at times where the second frame is .01 with the purchase of one at full price.

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

I send my sincere condolences to you for the loss of your daughter. This is just a thought, but if your daughter had something she really supported, an organization, museum, church, cause, etc, perhaps there would be some way for sales of her work to go toward benefitting something that had meaning for her.

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

Thank you

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

Thank you. I have viewed the links and am getting ideas for my project.

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

Thank you. This link seems to be one most people use.

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

Thank you That is the ball park figure I am looking for larger photos.

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

Thank you. There is a Michael's store near me, I plan on checking them out.

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

Thanks for your reply. There are several possibilities here to explore. Just need to wait out this crisis we are in so we can get back to normal.

avemal Loc: BALTIMORE

So sorry for your loss.