But deciphering that meaning is sometimes beyond Steve Loveless, owner of State of the Art Framing and Gallery in Traverse City. Another customer chose to frame the contact sheets from three rolls of black and white film instead of the corresponding prints. Framing pictures creatively, especially in multiples, is a trend that has been popular for several years, Loveless said. Framing in multiples also helps cut down the cost and orders pictures with a sequence or timeline. Loveless said his business increases significantly at Christmastime, when framing special photos as gifts is popular.
Kids come with mom and dad's old wedding pictures that have never been treated well.
Loveless recommends matting all photos to keep them elevated from the glass, which prevents moisture from bonding the two surfaces together. He also suggests using conservation glass, which has a special coating to block the UV rays that can make photographs fade over time. But you've taken the time, the pictures mean enough to you that it's worth spending a little more to preserve them. The Traverse City Record-Eagle. All rights reserved.