Vanilla Dream, 11×14 in a 16×20 frame from Black’s

One of the first things you’re going to want to do once you receive your photograph is put it out on display. The easiest and least expensive way to do that is by using pre-made frames in standard sizes, many even come with pre-cut mats so all you need to do is insert your print and hang it on the wall. This is a fairly simple task for 8×10 and 11×14 prints, but anything larger than that I truly do recommend handing over to a professional since the size can be awkward to handle and very easily get kinked or damaged.

For those of you daredevils DIY’ers out there that want to try your hand at framing here are some of our favourite places to buy frames, both local and online:

• Framing Photography – 8×10 Prints
• Framing Photography – 11×14 Prints
• Framing Photography – 16×20 Prints
• Framing Photography – 20×24 Prints
• Framing Photography – 24×30 Prints

As you can probably tell our favourite frame colours are black, white, and brushed silver, all with white mats. I think simple frames are timeless and fade into the background letting the artwork shine through. Make the photograph yours and frame it to match your style.

And don’t forget to check out our quick reference guide for Standard Frame Sizes, you may want to keep a copy of it in your purse.

Now that you see how easy it is, visit our photography shop to add more pieces to your collection.

Creamy softened butter for shortbread cookies.

Toronto Landscape Photograph – Lake Ontario #2

We’re very excited to announce that again this year we’ll have a photograph included at The Burlington Art Centre Art Auction! I was on a secret mission while I was in Burlington in last month, I was dropping off Lake Ontario #2 in preparation for this year’s auction. Lake Ontario #2 will be available as a 16×20 inch photograph in a 20×24 inch frame {retail: $610}. This is one of very few ways to get your hands on a framed piece and support a fantastic arts organization. I’m honoured to be among this year’s artists, which includes world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman.

The auction begins at 8pm on Friday, February 10th, 2012 with preview times slated for February 8-10th, or you can preview the works anytime online. Lake Ontario #2 is currently labelled as Lot #16 so be sure to get there on time to place your bid.

Tickets are $35-$75 and you can get more information on the Burlington Art Centre’s Art Auction page.

Our February desktop calendar is ready for you to download! It features our newest seascape photograph Ipperwash #2. Oh, and we’ve added a new feature this month, a Facebook Cover Calendar. When our friend Javier suggested we design one of our calendars for use as a timeline cover we jumped at the chance.

iPad (1024 x 768 pixels)

Regular Screen – works well with screen resolutions of 1280 x 800, 1440 x 900, and 1920 x 1200 pixels

Wide Screen – works well with screen resolutions of 1366 x 768, 1920 x 1080, and 2560 x 1440 pixels

Facebook Cover (850 x 315 pixels) – find more information about Facebook Cover Images in the Facebook Help Centre

You can find our archive here: Downloadable Desktop Calendars

Would you be interested in having access to other, non-calendar images for your Facebook Timeline Cover? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

We have just a few 2012 Calendars left and we’ve decided to put them on sale! They were originally $24 and now the remaining few are available for $12 each. So if you’ve been thinking about buying a calendar you should do it now before it’s too late.

Buy a 2012 Calendar

Ipperwash #2, Minimalist Photograph

We’ve again been wooed by the beauty of Ipperwash. Soft sand and water that goes on and on, reaching up to touch the sky.

Luckily we had a fantastic run of seascape photographs in 2011. I was only out one day that it unexpectedly rained so hard that the evening was a bust.

Not to worry, we do have some non-rainy photographs of Kettle Point.

What’s your least favourite type of weather in your part of the world? Rain? Snow? Sleet?

Dreaming of the sunny, tasty day we spent at the St Jacobs Farmer’s Market in September.

Dick Blick

 Dick Blick {left to right, top to bottom} – Blick Gallery Metal Frame 30×40, Blick Gallery Bamboo Frame 30×40, Blick Essentials Wood Frame 30×40, Blick 5″ Simplon Frame 24×30

Ikea

Ikea {left to right} – Virserum Frame 70×100 cm, Ribba Frame 70×100 cm

All frames here, except the Dick Blick 5″ Simplon Frame, will require additional matting. The Dick Blick frames will need mats for 30×40 frames with a 24×30 window which may be available pre-cut if you hunt around, while the Ikea frames will require custom mats be cut.

These frames use acrylic/plexiglass/polystyrene instead of glass because it is lighter and more durable for shipping, be sure to inspect the glazing to be certain it is going to work for you.

Where to Hang a 24×30 Photograph

24×30 photographs are a nice size for a large space such as above a couch, sideboard, or fireplace, or alone on an otherwise empty wall.

See recent suggestions for other standard size photographs here: 8×10, 11×14, 16×20 and 20×24 inches.

You can shop for peaceful 24×30 inch photographs in our landscape photography shop.

Winter tree photography season is upon us, at least according to the calendar. So we’ve been busy little bees over here plotting our plan. I printed out maps via Google and taped them together in quadrants surrounding London. As I location scout and photograph the various areas I’ll highlight them to show that they’re done. Now all we need is some snow that will stick around for more than a few days. For now, the maps will live in my camera bag and I’ll continue to photograph seascapes.

What have you done lately to prepare to make new photographs?