THE ESSENTIALS
SIZE · PRESENTATION · FRAMING · PLACEMENT
A practical guide to choosing the scale, presentation and framing that best suits the photograph and your space.
BLACK · WHITE · OAK
Smaller photographs create a more intimate viewing experience, while larger editions have greater presence and can anchor a room. Consider the scale of your wall, surrounding furniture, viewing distance, and how much presence you want the photograph to have.
8 × 12 — Small
11 × 14 — Standard
16 × 24 — Large
24 × 36 — Collector
CHOOSING SCALE
Shown together for relative scale. Print Only dimensions represent the finished paper size.
Horizontal Photography
12×8 · 14×11 · 24×16 · 36×24
Vertical Photography
8×12 · 11×14 · 16×24 · 24×36
For collectors who prefer to frame the work themselves, Photographic Editions are also available as archival Print Only photographs.
Each print includes a white border incorporated into the final paper size, proportioned to the scale of the photograph.
8 × 12 → 0.5” border
11 × 14 → 0.75” border
16 × 24 → 1” border
24 × 36 → 1” border
Prints arrive unframed and ready for custom framing or display.
THREE FINISHES
Three simple finishes are available, each selected to complement the photograph rather than compete with it. Start with the frame that feels right for the photograph and your space.
Black
Defined and architectural.
White
Quiet and minimal.
Natural Oak
Warm and understated.
TWO WAYS TO FRAME
Next, choose how you’d like the photograph presented within the frame.
Museum
Studio Recommended
A 2-inch archival white mat gives the photograph additional breathing room and a refined, traditional presentation.
Gallery
Presented without a mat for a cleaner, more immediate and contemporary presentation.
FRAMED SIZE REFERENCE
Museum Presentation
Gallery Presentation
| Photography Size | Print Only (Paper Size) | Museum Presentation (2” White Mat) | Gallery Presentation (No Mat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 × 12” | 8 × 12” | 12⅞ × 16⅞” | 8⅞ × 12⅞” |
| 11 × 14” | 11 × 14” | 15⅞ × 18⅞” | 11⅞ × 14⅞” |
| 16 × 24” | 16 × 24” | 20⅞ × 28⅞” | 16⅞ × 24⅞” |
| 24 × 36” | 24 × 36” | 28⅞ × 40⅞” | 24⅞ × 36⅞” |
8 × 12”
11 × 14”
16 × 24”
24 × 36”
Print Only dimensions refer to the finished paper size, including the proportioned white border.
Museum Presentation includes a 2” archival white mat.
Gallery Presentation is framed without a mat, with the photograph extending to the frame edge.
Framed dimensions shown are approximate exterior dimensions and may vary slightly by frame finish.
Every framed edition is professionally produced in partnership with Simply Framed using archival materials selected to protect and present the photograph for years to come. Each arrives finished and ready to hang.
Your framed edition includes:
Framed editions also include a Studio Collector Packet with a signed Studio Certificate and additional materials from the Studio.
MORE ON FINDING THE RIGHT SCALE
Choosing Scale + Placement
The right size is less about filling a wall and more about how you want to experience the photograph within the space.
Smaller works create a more intimate viewing experience, while larger editions have greater presence and can be experienced from farther across a room. A Pairing or group of photographs can also create scale through the relationship between multiple works.
When considering placement, a few measurements provide useful starting points:
These are guidelines rather than rules. Architecture, furniture, viewing distance and the photograph itself should ultimately determine what feels right. Negative space can be just as important as the size of the work.
For more detailed guidance on choosing scale, orientation, Pairings, viewing distance and placement, read Living With Photography: A Guide to Scale + Placement.
Not sure which size will work in your space? The Studio also offers a complimentary Placement Preview to help you visualize a Photographic Edition before ordering.
Not sure which size or presentation will work best?
Send the Studio a photograph of your wall and we’ll create a complimentary Placement Preview to help you visualize the artwork in your space before ordering.
Up to three artwork options may be included in each request. Most Placement Previews are completed within 2–3 business days.
GOOD TO KNOW
The listed size refers to the overall paper size. The photographic image sits within a white border.
The listed size refers to the photography print itself. Framing increases the overall dimensions depending on the presentation selected.
Museum Presentation
Includes a 2-inch archival white mat.
8 × 12 print — 12⅞ × 16⅞ in framed
11 × 14 print — 15⅞ × 18⅞ in framed
16 × 24 print — 20⅞ × 28⅞ in framed
24 × 36 print — 28⅞ × 40⅞ in framed
Gallery Presentation
Presented without a mat.
8 × 12 print — 8⅞ × 12⅞ in framed
11 × 14 print — 11⅞ × 14⅞ in framed
16 × 24 print — 16⅞ × 24⅞ in framed
24 × 36 print — 24⅞ × 36⅞ in framed
Dimensions shown are for Black and White frames. Natural Oak varies slightly because of its narrower frame profile.
The white border is incorporated into the photographic print itself. Museum Presentation adds a separate 2-inch archival white mat when the work is framed.
Yes. Photographic editions are available unframed if you prefer to display the print as-is or work with your own framer.
Custom sizing may be available for select photographs and projects. Contact the Studio with the photograph and dimensions you have in mind.