PHOTOGRAPHY AS ART

“Wow, that’s a nice photograph. But I could probably take one that is just as good.”

I cringe inwardly when I hear statements like that in my photography gallery. Unfortunately, I hear them all too often.

Of all the artistic mediums, photography is the most democratic … it is available to nearly everyone. Many people have experienced the joy of capturing that perfect moment when all the necessary elements miraculously come together to produce a great photograph.

Since 1892, when photography was first declared an official art form, photographers have been struggling against the misguided belief that all that is necessary to take a good photograph is that you keep your finger off the view finder and don’t cut people’s heads off. True connoisseurs of the art form know that it is much more than that.

It is the ability to consistently see or create these perfect moments that separates the true photographer from the hobbyist. It takes many years to train the eye and develop the skills necessary to combine just the right equipment, film, developing, and printing choices to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Yes, anyone can take a snapshot … but it takes a true artist to take a photograph. - Brian Williams

PRESERVATION FRAMING IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ART OR KEEPSAKES YOU REALLY WANT TO LAST

Whether you have a rare work of art, a college diploma, a wedding portrait, or even a treasured children’s drawing -- if you want to keep it safe, you need “preservation framing.”

Preservation framing means using materials and techniques that will maintain the appearance of your art and extend its life span. The glass or acrylic that covers the work filters ultraviolet rays to help prevent fading. The matboards are made of 100% cotton fiber or purified wood pulp and are acid and lignin-free so they won’t deteriorate and damage the artwork.

At Your Claim To Frame, your art and keepsakes are important to us. That is why we use only the finest materials and framing methods available today. And why we also offer free quality inspections. Whether you’ve just recently acquired a new piece of artwork or have had one hanging on your walls for years, it is probably a good time to bring it in and have us check it for any signs of damage caused by environmental conditions or improper framing. If caught early, this damage can often be corrected before it ruins the entire piece.