Displaying art work and photographs Scale is very important in any design. Many people select artwork that is too small for the area it is displayed in. A general and easy way to find a good proportion is to fill 50% or more of the space with the art. Lets say you have a six [...]

Cleaning Glass on Framed Art Work Spray your cloth- not directly on the glass of hanging photographs or art pieces. The cleaner may run to the bottom, seep in between the glass and the frame and make its way to the mat board and artwork. If possible, take the artwork down and clean it on [...]

Don’t use ink pens! If you need to label your photos on the back, choose a pen that is acid free. You can find these at photo supply stores like Porters Camera and scrapbooking stores such as Michaels and Hobby Lobby. Creative Memories may still carry a blue soft pencil that is great and safe [...]

Composition: Don’t Center! Place your subject off center for more interest. Move the main subject to the right or left third of the image for a more sophisticated composition. If it is a person, this gives the subject “room to move or look” in the photograph. If the subject is facing more to the left [...]

Get Closer! Most people stand too far away from their subject. Unless the scenery is part of the story, be brave and get in there close. There is more impact of your subject and less distraction from a cluttered background. Try cropping into the top of the head or through a hat for more attention [...]