Be aware that direct sunlight can quickly fade and damage a photographic
print. If you are thinking of hanging the work in a sunny room, call us
and ask to have the Conservation / non-glare glass used in the framing of
the print. Described in more detail in the "Matting, Framing, and Glass"
section, this glass will help filter out harmful ultra-violet light from
the sun, and help protect the print from fading and sun damage.
Illuminate the artwork with tungsten light whenever possible, and keep
the light at the lowest level consistent with your viewing needs.
Avoid excessive heat and/or humidity.
If you are planning to purchase just the print and having another framer
do the matting and framing for you, be sure they are aware of the
following key points:
Handle the photograph as little as possible, and always use cotton
gloves to prevent the finger oil from getting on the prints.
Photographic paper, especially the larger sizes, can be easily crimped and
damaged if they are pick it up from just one corner or if they are folded
in any way.
Mount the photograph only on an acid-free backing suitable for
photographs. We suggest using acid-free foam core.
Only use archival, acid-free mat boards.
When framing the photograph, make sure that it does not come in contact
with the glass. The photograph may stick to the glass surface. Using
outer mats or some type of frame spacing eliminates this problem.
