Exhibitions, Galleries, and Displays

Exhibitions and Galleries are not the preserve of artists. Many exhibitions are held, in galleries, for prominent photographers. Size and scale are essential considerations in such environments. A massive canvas print on very large wall can completely fill the space.However, a small picture on a similar wall will also create a high level of interest and can be equally as powerful.


Today there are many photographs that are printed onto all sorts of different materials, the choice of which will help to determine whether a particular image needs a frame or not.

However, the printed material is only one aspect. Certain images may need a frame to give them the finish that the photographer requires, or to enclose the subject matter.

Should you choose to put a frame on an image, you then need to think about the colour and style of that frame. Does your image need mounting within a frame, or will it stand on it's own? Frames can be purchased at specialist framing shops, or you can simply buy small, standard frames from stores like Wilko, Boots, or even Tescos.

How strong is your image? Will is stand on it's own, or will it look better in a collection of images?

Exhibiting photographs requires an understanding of the space in which they are to be hung and how they will react to the surroundings. Hung on a white wall, the effect will be very different to if the same image is put against a patterned, or coloured wall.

All in all, there is a definite skill in exhibiting your images to maximise their impact. The final solution can only really be created once:-

• You have all of the facts in place and you understand the 'space', 
• Know how you want to portray your image, 
• You understand your target audience, and 
• The impact that you are aiming to create.