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Fine Art Print Sizes & Framing Guide
Choosing the right size and presentation for a fine art photograph can transform both the artwork and the space it lives in. This guide will help you understand common print sizes, how they fit different rooms, and the framing options that bring out the best in your chosen image.
1. Common Fine Art Print Sizes
16 × 24 inches – A versatile size, ideal for smaller walls, hallways, and personal spaces.
20 × 20 inches – Square format, perfect for modern interiors or grouped in a series.
24 × 36 inches – A statement piece, suited for living rooms, offices, or large wall spaces.
30 × 30 inches – Square edition with dramatic presence, ideal as a centerpiece above a sofa or in a gallery wall.
👉 Tip: Use painter’s tape on your wall to mark out the size before purchasing. It’s a quick way to visualize scale.
2. Matching Print Sizes to Spaces
Small spaces: Bedrooms, reading nooks, or entryways often look best with 16×24 or 20×20 prints.
Medium spaces: Offices, dining rooms, and medium-sized walls pair well with 24×36.
Large spaces: Living rooms, hotel lobbies, or above mantels call for 30×30 or larger formats.
3. Framing Options
Classic Frame: A timeless look with wood or metal finishes.
Float Frame: The print appears to “float” within the frame, adding depth and a modern touch.
Matting: Adds space around the image, enhancing the composition.
Unframed: For collectors who prefer to work with their own custom framer.
All my prints are produced on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, ensuring depth, detail, and museum-quality presentation whether framed or unframed.
4. How to Choose the Right Option
Consider the wall size: Larger rooms can handle bold prints; smaller rooms benefit from intimate formats.
Think about design style: Float frames for modern interiors, classic wood frames for traditional settings.
Account for lighting: Art looks best with natural or gallery-style lighting.
Why Buy My Fine Art Photography?
My work focuses on the authentic rugged and fragile beauty of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite, and other landscapes of the American West. I’ve walked the walk at elevations in excess of 10,000 feet to areas many will never reach in their lifetime. Each image reflects the best scenes of tonal range, color, texture, emotion, and life that I’ve personally captured over the past twenty-plus years. Each is available as a fine art photograph for sale, printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper to ensure depth, texture, and longevity. Offered only in limited editions of 25 prints, every piece is handcrafted, signed, and numbered. These are more than photographs—they are works of art meant to be lived with in your collection every day.
Begin Your Collection
Explore my Available Artwork collection, or contact me to discuss sizes, framing, and custom options. Bring the timeless presence of nature into your life with photography created to last generations.