I personally don't like black edges because the colors of my house and personal preference. But no thumbs down from me.
I understand you, I think.
My reasons for preferring black edges:
1. I often participate in juried photo exhibits. Photo galleries most often require black frames. Here, the black edge of a canvas print act like a pseudo frame.
2. Walls are usually light in color - black edges help the print stand out.
3. Black is the color least likely to interfere, visually, with the picture. The lighter the color is, the more it attracts attention. That is the reason that in taking pictures one always has to be careful not to have bright spots that are not the subject (yes, there are exceptions), or, failing that, one edits out the distracting bright spots.
But, again, it is your house, your taste, you have to be comfortable living with it.
My reasons for preferring black edges:
1. I often participate in juried photo exhibits. Photo galleries most often require black frames. Here, the black edge of a canvas print act like a pseudo frame.
2. Walls are usually light in color - black edges help the print stand out.
3. Black is the color least likely to interfere, visually, with the picture. The lighter the color is, the more it attracts attention. That is the reason that in taking pictures one always has to be careful not to have bright spots that are not the subject (yes, there are exceptions), or, failing that, one edits out the distracting bright spots.
But, again, it is your house, your taste, you have to be comfortable living with it.
These are excellent points for a professional. I prefer no borders on the canvas for home use to get a bigger picture the same area.
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These prints are meant to be displayed w/o an outer frame.
Recommend you specify black edges.
These prints are meant to be displayed w/o an outer frame.
Recommend you specify black edges.
My reasons for preferring black edges:
1. I often participate in juried photo exhibits. Photo galleries most often require black frames. Here, the black edge of a canvas print act like a pseudo frame.
2. Walls are usually light in color - black edges help the print stand out.
3. Black is the color least likely to interfere, visually, with the picture. The lighter the color is, the more it attracts attention. That is the reason that in taking pictures one always has to be careful not to have bright spots that are not the subject (yes, there are exceptions), or, failing that, one edits out the distracting bright spots.
But, again, it is your house, your taste, you have to be comfortable living with it.
My reasons for preferring black edges:
1. I often participate in juried photo exhibits. Photo galleries most often require black frames. Here, the black edge of a canvas print act like a pseudo frame.
2. Walls are usually light in color - black edges help the print stand out.
3. Black is the color least likely to interfere, visually, with the picture. The lighter the color is, the more it attracts attention. That is the reason that in taking pictures one always has to be careful not to have bright spots that are not the subject (yes, there are exceptions), or, failing that, one edits out the distracting bright spots.
But, again, it is your house, your taste, you have to be comfortable living with it.