It is suggested by many that an artist should have a 'signature' style to their framing. For black and white images the mainstay for photographers is probably a simplistic black frame. (Nothing to detract from the image.) I have been using black anodized brushed metal frames for the last five years. Then I started framing in the anodized brushed satin pewter metal frames for my black and whites, and I really love the look. I'm probably going to stick with those as my faves. Trying to stick with the same mat board for me is another story. I guess I really could stick with the same shade of white if I didn't live so far away from my supplier. I've had mat board shipped to, but then you're paying for the shipping. It's all about keeping costs down too, and having the money to purchase enough to have stock on hand.
Having metal frames makes it easier for re-using them vs. a wood frame that has the protective paper backing on it. That's a big hassle to strip it off, remove the matted image, replace with your newer image, and re-frame with the paper backing. With the metal frames you just have to remove the metal spring clips! Easy!
Another reason I switched to metal, was because galleries weren't always that careful when they were hanging the artwork or taking it down! I saw a woman hanging artwork with tons of bulky rings on! I cringed when I saw her as I had wood frames. Yikes! I just got tired of having too many damaged frames that I couldn't use anymore. No one wants to purchase an image with a damaged frame. And I did have one instance, where the buyer wanted me to replace the frame just for that reason! And I did replace the frame - at a cost to me. Damage control - it's pricey!
"Real Photography begins when we let go of what we have been told is a good photograph and start photographing what we see."
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