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The Boy and His Toys

My son doesn’t have a lot of toys. I remember at least one closet filled to the brim with toys for me and my three younger siblings when I was younger. The image of toys littering the floor and extending out to the front yard was mostly true for my family. While I’m sure we embarrassed our parents (sorry Mom & Dad) we certainly did have fun with our siblings. My son’s toys are not so cumbersome or numerous. They fit on a small area of the floor. He has a couple of stuffed animals and some colored plastic cups … Continue reading →

Photography Potpourri—-More Matting Tips and the Perfect Camera for eBay Users

In previous blogs I discussed the fine art of matting pictures. I am an advocate of mats as I feel they help ordinary photos take on a professional quality. I mentioned that there are three basic tips you should keep in mind when choosing the perfect mat for your frame: color, quality and size. In regards to the subject of size I wanted to include one more tip: If you are framing an extra large picture or if the focal point of your photo is centered near the bottom, consider “weighting” your mat by opting for a wider border across … Continue reading →

Framing Your Favorite Photos: One Mat or Two

Ah, the good ol’ single versus double mat dilemma. This is another quandary I often face when it comes to framing my prize-winning shots. Again, this one comes down to personal preference. However, there are a few tips you should keep in mind before settling on one mat or two: Single Mat. If you decide your photo will look fine with a single mat, you might want to stick with a neutral color. This, of course, doesn’t mean your options are dramatically limited. Neutrals can range from ecru to off white to eggshell to Olde Gray. Bottom line: Any neutral … Continue reading →

Framing Your Favorite Photos-—Choosing the Right Mat

You’ve received tips on how to master the fine art of photography, now what are you going to do with all the spectacular shots you’ve captured. Show them off, of course. My home is chock full of images I consider to be “frameworthy.” However, not all of them are framed in the manner in which I think they deserve. Professional framing can be quite expensive. But, the pros understand that sometimes pictures need a boost. Mats can help with that. Mats have the ability to change the way a person views and responds to photographs. I am an advocate of … Continue reading →