Printing and Framing – Notes from September 26th, 2018

Printing and framing play an important role when we, as photographers, want to showcase our work. How do we navigate through the many available options and select the one that is right for us? We have partnered with a local Printing and Framing company to explore what they can offer to photographers who want to display their work as pieces of art.

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Meeting Minutes

Date: September 26, 2018
Attendance: 24

This meeting focussed on Printing and Framing.

Featured presentation

We invited Framecraft Ltd., a company located in St.Catharines that specializes in printing and framing artwork, to give us an overview of their services.

Rose Ann Mancino and Janet Vriens talked about their family business, focussing on services that would be relevant to our group. They also provided a variety of finished pieces to illustrate the wide range of possibilities to enhance photography work, including printing on canvas and art paper. 

Framing also brings pictures to life and the options are limitless. Framecraft Ltd. also thrives to keep cost down, making the final piece affordable.

We encourage members to check them out at www.framecraftltd.com and/or follow them on Facebook to see their current projects.

Photo Project of the Month

Anna unveiled the Photo Project for October.
Theme: Funky Shoes
Submission: 1 or 2 pictures to be emailed to grimsbyphotogroup@gmail.com
Deadline: October 24, 2018

Framecraft Ltd. committed to participate to the Photo Project of the Month in a tangible way for a period of 6 months.

All those who submit a picture for the Project of the Month will have their name entered into a draw and the winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from Framecraft Ltd.

Printing show and tell + discussion

Several members provided examples of printed photographs using various mediums, from paper to canvas and metal. Thank you to those who shared their work.

Ray also discussed technical aspects that need to be taken into consideration when printing, and touched on cost and possible frustrations associated to printing with home equipment.

Website updates

As a reminder, please check our website for regular updates.

Of special interest is our Calendar, where all meetings and events are detailed.

Due to Halloween falling on Wednesday, October 31, the October meeting will be push one week, to Wednesday, November 7.