In my previous blog I told you what a wonderful addition a photo wall can be to your home. However, if you decide to forgo dedicating an entire wall to displaying your prized shots, but still want to show off your favorite images in frames you should know the following:
Go With Glass. Many novelty frames use plastic instead of glass. I once spent $20 on a Snoopy frame (which I purchased online) for my daughter’s room and was shocked when it arrived with a clear plastic film where the glass should have been. Since glass reduces the amount of ultraviolet light (which tends to fade prints) that gets through, it is best to purchase frames that have glass to protect your photos. Also, if you use an inkjet printer at home to develop your shots, be careful not to place your framed prints in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight. If you get your prints developed at a photo processing lab request Fujifilm Crystal Archive paper, which has an image life (without noticeable fading) of 70 years.
Photo Screens. If you are looking for an alternative place to display your photos–either because you’ve run out of wall space or you don’t want to give up an entire wall–consider purchasing a three-panel folding wood screen designed to display 15 vertical 8-by-10-inch photos, or smaller size matted prints. I’ve seen these in various catalogs (Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, etc.) and stores such as Macy’s and Target. What makes these screens so nice is their portability. You can stand them in a corner of a room or use them to screen off a doorway for privacy.
Digital Picture Frames. Technology is truly amazing. Who would have ever conceived that one day we could display our favorite shots on a desk-size frame that holds scores of constantly changing images? For those of you unfamiliar with this product, digital photos are downloaded into the frame from your computer or your camera’s memory card. The frame then provides a slide-show-like display on the frame’s LCD screen. Prices for the frames vary as do the size and memory capacity. Personally, I prefer the frames with the 8-inch LCD screens.
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