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Prints + Frames

Archival Papers · Handcrafted Hardwood Frames · Created to Endure

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The Fine Art Print

Every photograph is printed on fine art paper and finished with a clean white border, the way a print is presented in a gallery. Limited Editions are printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag and Open Editions on fine art matte paper. Each Limited Edition passes through my hands for inspection before I sign it.

The listed dimensions include that border. It is typically one to two inches, and larger prints may carry three inches or more, so the image itself is a little smaller than the paper.

When a print is framed, the border becomes the mat. There is no separate mat board: the frame surrounds the full sheet, which is why a framed piece measures larger than its listed paper size.

  • Listed sizePaper size, white border included
  • BorderTypically 1–2 in.; larger prints may have 3 in. or more
  • When framedNo separate mat; the border is the presentation
Ascending Mists no.2 — Black and white fine art photograph of morning mist rising over forested ridges in the Great Smoky Mountains by John Magnoski

Ascending Mists No. 2, shown with the white border that surrounds every print.

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Two Ways to Collect

My work is offered in two forms, Limited Editions and Open Editions. Each artwork’s page shows which applies, along with its sizes and framing options.

Signed and numbered

Limited Edition

  • Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag
  • Inspected by me before it is signed
  • Hand-signed in the lower-right border
  • Numbered in the lower-left border, with every edition number recorded
  • Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Edition size shown on each artwork’s page
  • Offered unframed, with optional Museum Framing

Open edition

Open Edition

  • Printed on fine art matte paper
  • Printed logo signature in the lower-right border
  • Printed to order and fulfilled directly to you
  • Offered unframed or with Gallery Framing

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Framing Your Photograph

Both framing options present the print as it was made: unmatted, with its white border doing the work of a mat, behind acrylic and ready to hang.

For Open Editions

Gallery Framing

  • Wood frame in Black, White, Natural or Walnut
  • Standard acrylic glazing
  • Unmatted; the print’s white border is the presentation
  • Ready to hang

For Limited Editions

Museum Framing

  • American hardwood frame in Black, White, Natural or Walnut
  • Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic
  • Acrylic spacer that keeps the print face from touching the glazing
  • Unmatted archival presentation; the print’s white border does the work of a mat
  • Ready to hang

Tru Vue describes Optium Museum Acrylic as anti-reflective and anti-static, blocking up to 99% of UV rays.

Frame finishes

  • Black
  • White
  • Natural
  • Walnut

Swatches are approximate. Wood tone and grain vary naturally from frame to frame.

Custom framing. Oversized pieces, an alternative profile, a custom finish or a special installation are framed by quote. I’m glad to talk through options for any photograph.

Inquire About Custom Framing

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Inside the Frame

An exploded view of a framed print, from the face of the frame to the hardware on the back. Switch between the two framing options to see what changes.

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Illustration for explanation only. Not to scale; details vary with size.
  1. FrameWood frame in Black, White, Natural or Walnut. American hardwood frame in Black, White, Natural or Walnut.
  2. GlazingStandard acrylic, lighter than glass and shatter-resistant. Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic: anti-reflective, anti-static, blocking up to 99% of UV rays.
  3. Acrylic spacerAcrylic spacer that keeps the print face from touching the glazing.
  4. PhotographOpen Edition on fine art matte paper. Limited Edition on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
  5. White borderPart of the print, with the printed logo signature lower right. It takes the place of a mat. Part of the print, hand-signed lower right and numbered lower left. It takes the place of a mat.
  6. Mounting / supportHolds the print in position behind the glazing. Museum-quality mounting board.
  7. BackingSeals the back of the frame against dust, insects and changes in humidity, and protects the print from behind.
  8. Hanging hardwareIncluded, so every frame arrives ready to hang.

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Choosing Unframed

An unframed print leaves every choice to you: your own frame, your own framer, or a mat if you prefer one. It is also the simplest way to give a photograph as a gift.

Unframed prints carry the same white border and signature as framed work.

Peeling Birch — Fine art photograph of peeling white birch bark glowing in golden sunset light in Northern Minnesota by John Magnoski

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Production, Shipping & Care

Production

Unframed Open Editions: up to 10 business days.
Unframed Limited Editions: up to 3 weeks.
Gallery Framed: up to 6 weeks.
Museum Framed: up to 10 weeks.

You’ll receive tracking details by email when your order ships.

Shipping

Complimentary Shipping on Open Edition Orders $395+

Available on eligible orders within the contiguous United States. Oversized and custom-framed artwork may require additional shipping charges.

Limited Editions ship complimentary within the contiguous United States and DC.

Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, military addresses and international destinations ship by quote.

Returns

Unframed Open and Limited Edition prints may be returned within 14 days. Return shipping for a change of mind is paid by the customer; there is no restocking fee.

Framed, custom and commissioned work is final sale, except for damage, defects or fulfillment errors, and as required by law.

Damage and questions

If anything arrives damaged, please report it within 14 days, with photos.

Questions about a print, a size or framing? Get in touch. I typically respond within two business days.

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Questions

Will a framed print have glare?

Museum Framing uses Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic, which Tru Vue describes as anti-reflective, virtually eliminating distracting reflections. Gallery Framing uses standard acrylic, which can reflect bright light, so consider windows and lamps when choosing a wall.

Is there a mat?

No. The print’s own white border serves as the mat, so there is no separate mat board. If you would like a mat or another custom treatment, ask about custom framing.

How are prints signed?

Limited Editions are hand-signed in the lower-right border and numbered in the lower-left border, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Open Editions carry a printed logo signature in the lower-right border.

Do the listed sizes include the border?

Yes. Listed dimensions are the paper size, white border included. Borders are typically one to two inches, and larger prints may have three inches or more. A framed piece measures larger than its listed paper size because the frame surrounds the full sheet.

Can I order a custom size?

If the size you need isn’t listed, contact me and I’ll let you know what’s possible for that photograph.

How long will my print last?

To help any print last, hang it out of direct sunlight and away from damp rooms. For Museum Framing, Tru Vue states that Optium Museum Acrylic blocks up to 99% of UV rays (300–380 nm).

How should I care for my print?

Handle unframed prints by the edges with clean, dry hands, and keep them flat until framing. Dust the frame and acrylic with a soft, dry cloth. For Optium Museum Acrylic, Tru Vue recommends common household glass cleaner and advises against acrylic cleaners or polishing agents; apply it to the cloth rather than the frame.

Explore my Work

As a lover of all things simple and minimal, my work is crafted to help you find peace and edify your soul. Every photograph I offer is printed and framed with the same devotion to craft — an invitation to live with beauty every day.

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