One of the top priorities on a wedding day is to make sure every moment is captured with great photographs. These once-in-a-lifetime memories are irreplaceable and making sure these photographs are properly stored and displayed after the wedding should be just as important. Chances are photographs placed in an album are protected but how about your framed photographs?
Whether you decide to display photographs in an album or frame, it is important they are manufactured from acid-free or archival-safe materials in order to protect and preserve your photographs for the future. While most photo albums sold are made to these high standards, the same cannot be said for the majority of frames sold in retail stores.
Protecting your framed photographs requires the same acid-free materials used in archival-safe photo albums but also requires an additional layer of protection. This extra protection is in the form of UV (ultraviolet) protected glass. It becomes a necessity because photographs and artwork in a frame are subject to damage from UV light from the sun and/or household lights. If unprotected, photographs and artwork will prematurely age and yellow.
One of the easiest ways to judge the quality of a frame is based on price. Low end, low cost frames will definitely not have these protective materials, while a photo-safe quality frame can run from $80 dollars up into the hundreds. This is a not a hard and fast rule, so when in doubt, ask.
An example of this is the popular Signature Frame couples use at a wedding, where friends and family sign the frame instead of a guestbook. It can be purchased at many stores for as little as $15 dollars and is not manufactured using photo-safe materials. Other stores using high quality framing materials may charge over $100 dollars for a frame that may look almost identical but will incorporate the acid-free and UV protective glass. This is one of the occasions where you do get what you pay for and unknowing brides will be dismayed to find their bargain wedding keepsake yellowing and fading within years of their wedding day.
While the initial costs of a quality picture frame are higher, it is hard to put a price on preserving special memories. Consider the joy and happiness a framed memory can bring which will be displayed and viewed for years or decades to come. This makes framing a great value compared to photographs displayed in an album that are seldom seen and appreciated.
For special memories, like wedding or anniversary photographs that are not easily replaced, a quality frame will protect them so they will be around for a long time. This extra investment now will pay dividends for a lifetime of great framed memories.
Shar Calder is the president of First Class Framing, a picture framing company providing affordable high-quality frames for all of life's special celebrations. http://www.firstclassframing.com
limousine service Crete .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareYour success in marriage depends largely upon having sound and... Read More
Gatlinburg in Tennessee is the city with streets of art... Read More
Personalized wedding favors are among the most popular of gift... Read More
Give disc jockey's credit. Many of them have endured so... Read More
Embarking upon a marriage is a wonderful time in life... Read More
Every bride wants a fairytale wedding. Therefore, this article is... Read More
Marrying for love, financial security and/or companionship does not guarantee... Read More
You've been invited to the bridal shower ? what fun!... Read More
A frustrating lack of permanence plagues modern relationships. Approximately one... Read More
Arranged marriages have been a topic of interest for centuries.... Read More
He's popped the question and you're dying to tell someone.... Read More
I am a woman, 42, who three years ago married... Read More
Congratulations! You have found the man of your dreams and... Read More
My belief is that most relationship problems should be given... Read More
The most important day of your life is drawing near... Read More
Did you know that an emotional affair can be just... Read More
So, you've just got engaged.Whether you are a man or... Read More
If you've been around long enough, you're aware of the... Read More
Your wedding is supposed to be the most important day... Read More
In a fast-paced world of wedding planning, stress levels are... Read More
Brides looking to stay on top of their wedding plans... Read More
As you reach 30 and beyond, you encounter a very... Read More
"What in the world could they have been thinking?"Definitely words... Read More
The formula for marital harmony and success is not a... Read More
Ah! It's the wedding night. You've cut the cake, drank... Read More
Chicago limo Lisle ..Have you heard enough about the "Runaway Bride" yet? Well,... Read More
If the fires of passion in your marriage have been... Read More
You have made the decision to contact a marriage counselor.... Read More
Rose petals will add luxury to a wedding day or... Read More
Tahiti honeymoon resorts are the best places you could think... Read More
Your lovely fianc?e has chosen her 'maids, and now you're... Read More
Ritual symbolism abounds in everything we do; this is particularly... Read More
The typical wedding reception entertainment scheme of pretty flowers and... Read More
Selecting a wedding photographer can be a daunting task. Not... Read More
Believe it or not, there is etiquette on how to... Read More
When it comes to wedding music, there are some choices... Read More
When you come to choose a wedding gift it's no... Read More
Planning and organizing a wedding budget can greatly reduce the... Read More
Marriage has to be the greatest opportunity for mindfulness on... Read More
Providing chocolate as a wedding favor has been a time... Read More
Many of the Jewish wedding traditions are derived from ancient... Read More
Just as destination weddings are fast growing in popularity, so... Read More
The look of the wedding invitations you send will not... Read More
In the beginning of a relationship, love seems to have... Read More
These verses of Scripture from St. Paul are commonly used... Read More
Your wedding is quite possibly the most important day of... Read More
Thank You, Merci, Arigatou, Gracias, Xie-Xie?Gratitude is a universal emotion.... Read More
You can look fabulous at your daughter's wedding in a... Read More
Your true love got down on his knees and asked... Read More
This is intended as a guide to help you plan... Read More
Marriage & Wedding |