Almost any of our images can be printed in large sizes, up to 33x50. However, we now have the capacity to make some really huge pictures while still keeping sharpness and image quality extremely high. We accomplish this by shooting several separate images of the scene using a very high resolution digital camera and then seamlessly combining the individual images into a single picture that has many times the resolution and sharpness of a picture made from a single camera shot. The real key to doing this is our new super high resolution (and super expensive) digital cameras that produces images of such high resolution and which are so sharp, clean and aberation free that they can be enlarged enormously if a scene is shot in several bites.
We now have the ability to print images to really huge sizes, up to 96 inches long, while losing very little in sharpness or image quality. We can print all kinds of custom extra-large sizes and shapes at no additional charge. Some images will print better at very large sizes than others, so you will need to consult with us before deciding on a picture. Call us at 505-404-8299 or Email usto talk about sizes, prices and image quality for these extra-large photographs. Any of these pictures can also be ordered in our normal, smaller sizes by clicking on the image thumbnails on our extra large pages to go to the order page.
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Framing Huge Photographs: Mounting and framing photographs this large presents some special problems. Here are some solutions.
Don't Despair: Framing large pictures is not as hard as it may seem. There are definitely many framers who can handle the problems of framing very large images even though you may have to look a little harder to find them. Don't despair though, there are many, many framers who handle the problems of huge pictures routinely.
96 inches long is a good limit: When pictures are longer than 96 inches, the problems multiply. Huge mat is hard to find and probably nonexistent in lengths longer than 96 inches. (For larger sizes, mat can be pieced together however.) The limit of a lot of framing equipment is 96 inches. Unless you plan to have me print the picture on canvas (see below), you should limit picture length to 120"; this will solve a lot of problems.
Glass: It is a good idea to avoid glass in very large pictures. Glass is very heavy in large sizes, it can be dangerous if the picture falls off the wall and it causes lots of glare and reflections that are very objectionable.
Lamination: One solution is to laminate pictures as described above. This is the solution that I like the best. Pictures can be laminated in sizes up to 120 inches . If you have your picture laminated, be sure to inform your framer that the picture has been laminated and that he should use a cold press to mount it. A hot press may damage the lamination. Almost all framers have the ability to cold mount pictures although difficulty may occur when pictures get very large.
Reed Photo: A third possibility isa Denver firm called Reed Photothat laminates and frames pictures up to 96 inches long using a special technique that they call Gallery Mount. The result is basically a frameless look which has a contemporary look that a lot of people really like. Go to their website to see what this framing technique looks like. If you would like them to frame your extra large print call Kelly Reed at 303-573-7801, extension 350. If you bought the picture from us, Reeds will give you a 25% discount. If you call Kelly at Reeds, be sure to tell her that you are our customer. This sort of framing is getting very popular these days and many framers all around the country are doing this framing.
Canvas: We can print your image on canvas in pretty huge sizes. There are many framers who can frame these pictures by stretching them out on stretcher frames. This can be an excellent and not terribly expensive solution to the problem of framing huge pictures.
Plexiglass: A fourth way of framing without using glass is to use Plexiglass . Plexiglass does come in pretty huge sizes and and can be a good solution. It is available in non-glare surfaces. Another plus is that Plexiglass is quite light compared to glass. The down side is that it scratches fairly easily and pictures framed in Plexiglass often look wavery. Personally, I don't care very much for plexiglass.
Triptychs: A final solution is to cut the picture into two or three pieces and frame them as diptychs or triptychs. This is can result in a very dramatic and original looking presentation. This sounds like a last ditch solution, but if you like this kind of look, as many people with contemporary homes do, it can be a great way to frame huge pictures. I would use lamination to protect the pictures rather than glass. The best place to get his done is at Reeds (See above) or a framer in you location that does this kind of framing.
Please don't hesitate to call (505-404-8299 ) or email us if you have questions about all this.
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96 inches long is a good limit: When pictures are longer than 96 inches, the problems multiply. Huge mat is hard to find and probably nonexistent in lengths longer than 96 inches. (For larger sizes, mat can be pieced together however.) The limit of a lot of framing equipment is 96 inches. Unless you plan to have me print the picture on canvas (see below), you should limit picture length to 120"; this will solve a lot of problems.
Reed Photo: A third possibility is a Denver firm called Reed Photothat laminates and frames pictures up to 96 inches long using a special technique that they call Gallery Mount. The result is basically a frameless look which has a contemporary look that a lot of people really like. 