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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Is it a good idea to print 2x3 form factor for an exhibition? | |
PP,
It all depends on the photo, the media, the composition, and your goals. Given that full frame (I'm assuming you are using such), is native 2x3 I do everything I can to keep that aspect ratio. I have displayed and sold a number of pix that maintained 2x3. Another plus is particularly when printing big there are a number of excellent papers in the 17x22 size which gives you room for the pix and area around for matting.
When cropping to say 8x10, it almost always hurts. A lot is given up unless I had that aspect in mind which I rarely do. Parents that want small pix of kids are easy as they like 4x6 which is perfect. 12x16 is also good and I have seen pre-made mat/frames in that size.
I've found the craft chain Michaels has a wide variety of both frames and frames with mats. One has to read carefully as they always list the FRAME size not necessarily the pix size. (This is especially true with mat/frame combos.) Still with some looking and work, I can generally work something out for "value prints."
On the other hand, when I'm doing a show or a large important work, I suck it up and pay for custom work. It always provides dramatically better presentation of the photo. Again, I've found the Michaels custom shop to do a very good to excellent job at prices that aren't cheap, but far less that the true custom shops.
So, I'd disagree that most shows have "fat" formats. I've seen (and done) a variety of sizes and ratios.
Robert
(OTOH, can someone tell me why there is so much 5x7 paper?)
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