If you’re looking to frame photos to decorate your home or workplace, chances are you have plenty to choose from on your phone or computer. It can be hard to settle on framing just a few. To help you decide on a photo, consider the following advice.

How to Select Great Photos for Framing

1. Create a Folder of Favorites

The average cell phone contains roughly 600 photos. If you happen to snap a particular shot that you love, save it to a designated file on your desktop or on a trusted cloud storage service. When it comes time for printing, you’ll have them accessible in one easy-to-find location.

2. Coordinate Colors

Think about where you intend to mount your photos. Whether on a colorful wall or in a pale bathroom at home or on an office desk of muted tones and shades, the brightness and color in the photo can create a jarring effect. Choose a picture that either complements the colors of your decor or creates an interesting contrast, like white against blue or violet against gray.

3. Pick Photos With Clarity & Good Lighting

When you’re searching through your favorites folder, keep an eye out for clear pictures with high-resolution and even lighting. Remember that the larger you want your photos printed, the higher the resolution will need to be, so they don’t end up blurry or pixelated.

For a four-by-six inch print, the resolution should be at least 640 by 480 pixels. Good lighting will bring out the contours in your photo’s subject and make it engaging and pleasing to look at.

4. Consider Black & White

For the first century of photography, black and white pictures were the only option for most people. These photos offer a timeless and antique look, even if the subject is a modern setting.

Convert color photos to black and white using editing software. Professional photographers and editors can also help you make photos come alive with this naturally captivating color contrast.

For help printing and framing cherished photos for display, get in touch with Denali Graphics & Frame in Anchorage, AK. Since 1989, these custom framing experts have helped bring photos to life with a wide range of framing materials, patterns, matting, and colors. Call (907) 561-4456 to speak with a representative about how they can help, or find out more on their website.