Taking black and white photos is an art. It allows you to concentrate on the subject without being distracted by colors and lighting. The results are photos that you are going to want to display in an art gallery type setting. Black and white photos are dramatic and they make a real statement. Displaying black and white photos is also an art.
Displaying them to show at best advantage takes a little thought and effort but the results will be worth it. Framing the black and white photos is the first order of business. For a dramatic look either white or black frames makes a statement. If you are into color in design then, by all means, use color in the frames but be careful to keep the focus on the photos, not on the frames. Next, decide the color of matting to use.
Black, white or a bold color: the color of the matting creates a dramatic difference. The color of the wall that you are displaying the photos on is a vital part of the entire display as well.
To make the photo the center of attention, then a dark frame will keep the photos from fading into the background. A light color wall cries for a bold, dark frame. On a bold colored wall, a white frame can make it pop or a black frame for sharp contrast. For a contemporary look, metal frames can add a bit of shine. Frames are not a necessity when planning the best way to display black and white photos. If you opt to skip the frames, don't skip the matting.
Matting can act as a frame for photos. Something is needed to pull the eye to the photos.
Depending on the subject matter, sizing is an issue to consider. Do you want to blow up one photo for effect with perhaps several smaller photos surrounding it or go with a larger number of smaller photos? You can also blow up a photo and then split it into smaller photos to create a puzzle. Walls are not the only place to display your black and white photos. Use a shelf, a mantle, your desk or dresser, the computer screen and even your refrigerator. The idea is to create a work of art, don't be afraid to display them everywhere.
Go for the gallery look by signing your photo mats in pencil and adding special lighting that will highlight your works of art. Place the photos in a line at eye level for the look of a real art gallery or for a little extra interest, vary the heights. This is what I did in my office and it is very effective and gets lots of comments.
Displaying black and white photos can be fun and also adds a designer touch wherever you decide to place them. Experiment, if you don’t get any comments, you are doing something wrong, rethink your plan.
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