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DAY 321 | PHOTOGRAPHY 101 |
Mounting
GETTING A BACKBONE
Mounting adds stability and a finished look to a print, especially if it’s enlarged to 8 × 10 or greater. Before deciding on a mount type, you must decide if you are going to frame your photograph or not.
For framed photographs, a thinner mounting is the most practical and convenient. (Thicker mountings may keep the print from fitting properly in the frame.) The most common form is mat board, which is available in single or double weight. I recommend single weight for prints 11 × 14 and smaller, and double weight for larger print sizes. These thinner mounting substrates also work beautifully ...
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