frosted acrylic frame

Frosted acrylic frame

Frosted acrylic frame This small black and white photograph of a sweet moment between a boy and his dog is a calm and bright image that could easily be overpowered by a bold or weighty frame. As the subjects are the only dark details of the image, we matted the photo with a broad bright-white mat.…

lipstick

Framing with Flare

Framing with Flare For more fun and flirtatious projects, we at Paris Frameworks offer a number of bright and flashy frames.  Whether you desire high gloss, fun and unique designs, or rich colors we have a profile to catch your eye. This photograph featuring a shimmering display of rouge lipstick is a glamorous piece that…

flemish realism

In the style of Flemish Realism

In the style of Flemish Realism This photograph of a flower still life is stylized in the tones and arrangement used in Flemish Realism paintings.  Flemish refers to the Dutch and North Belgian region of Europe and the art movement Flemish Realism spanned across the 17th century, depicting domestic scenes as well as the materialistic…

dark mat

Effects of a dark mat

Effects of a dark mat A dark window mat framing this vintage photograph of the Palio di Siena is an excellent way to enhance the excitement of the image.  The charcoal mat brings the eye to the dark figures in movement.  The repeating pattern of the thin smoky frame plays off the repeating patterns of…

acrylic framing

Acrylic Framing

Acrylic Framing Paris is thrilled with the results of this acrylic sanded frame! We choose the frame for our client, rather than a contemporary black or white, to accentuate and mirror the misty atmosphere of the photograph. The clear acrylic frame allows the background to fade away and pushes the rich hues of the photograph…

baby photos

Simple, Clean, Baby Portrait

Simple, Clean, Baby Portrait A beautiful, clean, and luminous image deserves an equally clean frame job! Not only does our white mat and white frame combination help the skin tones and blue accessories to pop, our client’s photograph will be preserved for generations with UV protected glass and a 100% cotton rag mat. We look…

brushed silver frame

Brushed Silver Frame

Brushed Silver Frame This brushed silver over maple wood cap frame compliments the cool and warm tones of this cityscape scene.  The scraped silver reveals striations of gold which accentuate the amber light quality within these pieces, as well as adding warmth to the contrasting deep shades of blue. The brightness of the silver finish…

wendy paton

Wendy Paton Flaunting our Handmade Mouldings!

Wendy Paton Flaunting our Handmade Mouldings! Prominently displayed in our store are eight silver gelatin prints from esteemed fine art photographer Wendy Paton. Her black and white candid portraits of Parisian nightlife are a great way to showcase the sumptuous subtleties of our handmade frames. Pictured above is one of the two wall displays in-store.…

machu pichu

Clean Contrast

Clean Contrast This crisp photograph of Machu Pichu required two things from its frame. It needed something stark to compliment the high contrast in the photo, but which would not distract from the bright color and copious detail. We opted for the classic black frame/white mat combination, but with a few playful twists. Because the city…

maplethorne

Elegant Simplicity

Elegant Simplicity In the world of framing, simplicity is key. Sometimes the most straightforward choice is the strongest one, especially when dealing in black and white. For this striking Robert Mapplethorpe poster, we chose a black frame with a slightly wider face. The proportions and sleek coloring draw just enough attention, and provides a clean…

industrial steel frame

Steel Frames and Industrial Content

Steel Frames and Industrial Content This captivating photograph is full of mischief and drama.  The staged composition and the exaggerated lighting give it a theatrical quality that is reminiscent of Americana illustration.  The scene particularly references Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol, but with a dark twist.  We sought to match the gritty, industrial textures in…