Pixel Size When Printing

[Polar01]

Is your good freind a photographer or printer, always look from where the info comes from. A large number of photos that are framed are mounted, with a matte. A photo with a 2 in matte and it 8" x 12" would need a 12" x 16" frame. Very few people just frame the photo with no matting, a precut matte from a say a craft type store that fits a 18" x 24" frame would have a opening for a 12" x 18" photo (your 2/3 fromat). The standard size you print is that size that is most pleasing to you, for me it is 12" x 18" then again I have a 17" wide printer.

[Geoff F]

Hello,

I am confused about standing printing size. A good freind tells me that a 8X12 is the official size for a professional printed picture if you respect the ratio witch is 2/3 in ma camera? But I cannot find frames of that size at my local store?
Is there such a thing about "standard sizes"?

Another simple question without a simple answer I'm afraid, Louise.

Yes, frames tend to come in various standard sizes; which may or may not be easily obtainable near where you live.

In Europe, for example, we tend to mostly use either the old imperial sizes like 10 x 8 ins including multiples or sub divisions thereof. And the metric A4 sizes where the basic starting point is 297 x 210 mm. 8 x 12 ins. can also sometimes be found here.

So you should be able to find a variety of 'standard sizes' but you may need to look out for them.

The first thing to remember is that with virtually all editing software you have the ability to crop your scenes to a different size ratio; and that can sometimes improve a shot.

When it comes to framing a print you now have quite a few options. A surrounding border mat is often used to provide a little space between the frame and print, and to keep the glass from actually touching the print. You can sometimes find these with different sizes between top/bottom and side edges.

The potential problem is that these cover part of the print. Although by attaching your print to a backing sheet this coverage can be reduced to just a small area.

The alternative, and simple answer is to have a print which is 'full frame' and goes from edge to edge although this looses the gap inside the glass. This is to some extent a matter of personal choice.

When printing my own images I often create a print to paper size which simply includes a margin of plain paper between the print size and paper edge then use this instead of an inserted mat.

This doesn't allow for a space between the glass and print but in reality I don't find this is a problem under most conditions.

[wlou]

Thank you for your answer, may be one has to recut the photo to fit. I think the idea was to find a print size that fit easily into a frame.