Presentation without framing

Doc W · Nov 6, 2015

I am not sure in what forum to place this, so here it is.

Frequently, I want to present photographs to clients/friends but without framing. Right now, I put 8x10 prints in a large book to keep them flat (fiber prints) and to protect them in transport, but this seems so unelegant. How does one normally do this? What about dry mounting the 8x10 and using an overmat? But then, how would it all stay together? Is there some type of very simple and inexpensive "paper frame" that can do this? I apologize if this is a somewhat lame question, but am really in the dark on this.

DWThomas · Nov 6, 2015

Hmmm - how about a "sandwich" of a window overmat and backing piece with the top edges hinged with linen tape. The prints could be held in with photo corners (there are claimed archival self sticking corners available from Lineco). I've just started using the photo corner bit for my exhibition framing in hopes I can recycle the double window mat sandwiches as well as the sectional frames I've been recycling for a while.

gone · Nov 6, 2015

Dry mount, and use a spiral thingy placed in holes in the over mat. PITA to put together.

It sounds pretentious, but I put the prints for showing into a nice box the same size as the prints (dry mounted w/ about 1 1/2" borders for handling) and stack them print, tissue, print, tissue, etc. I used to ask clients to use the cotton gloves I laid in the top of the box, but that was not gonna happen if I wasn't there, and I didn't like asking anyway. The borders take care of handling marks. Eventually the fiber prints get flaked here and there, but you just have to make more.

I like DW's suggestion too.

DREW WILEY · Nov 6, 2015

If it was just sample images related to commercial photography, I've used pricey archival albums with removable pages consisting of acid-free heavy-weight paper. For fine art presentation, I'd get museum-style cases but equipped with a carry handle. The I'd put a stack of drymounted prints in there, plus a pair of cotton gloves for handling. It always made a good impression, at least for small to moderate-sized prints.

RalphLambrecht · Nov 7, 2015

Consider a portfolio book with plastic inserts.some even stand up by themselves for a table top presentation.

removed account4 · Nov 7, 2015

portfolio box.com makes custom presentation books
they are leather books with archival plastic pages that photographs
slide into, the pages can be switched out when they get skeezy.
you can have a box made for it too.
i've had 5 books made by portfolio box, they are wonderful to work with and their product is amazing.

you could also MAKE a book yourself with 4 post binding ( and a box )
as thick as you want use the same archival pages in it.
the supplies can be purchased at http://www.talasonline.com
you can make the covers ( back and front ) using a book called
books boxes and portfolios http://www.amazon.com/Books-Boxes-P...F8&qid=1446900740&sr=1-1&keywords=franz+zeier
which offers easy to understand instructions that anyone from a grade schooler to someone with years experience can follow ... ( i've made oodles of hand made books, it just takes time and effort )

good luck !
john

MatthewDunn · Nov 7, 2015

I had this same issue and went with this - very happy and no affiliation - http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-roadshow-3-in-1-display-system/

RobC · Nov 7, 2015

You're obviously thinking of real prints but I would ask what sort of clients? The reason is that most galleries and a lot of other people like to view prints online and to that end some high quality scans at minimum 2400 pixel width put into a pdf portfolio is a good thing. That can be viewed on any device including 4K monitors and look stunninig.

And it can be emailed to people which makes getting it out there a lot simpler.

Doc W · Nov 7, 2015

You guys! All of this is helpful and I will take a close look at each. Thanks a lot.

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