I originally wrote this article for Photosig, but decided to include it on this site, as it fits rather well, even if the style is a bit different from my usual dpreview stuff...

Pictures look so much better when they're framed nicely. Having them framed professionally takes time and costs annoying amounts of money. Doing it yourself is faster and cheaper, and the results can be every bit as good. Here's a quick-and-dirty approach to matting and framing: nobody can tell your picture wasn't professionally framed, although you're more restricted in your choice of materials and shapes than the pros.

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