5X7 Photo Frames
5X7 is one of the standard sizes for photo prints and a popular choice. Photos printed at 5X7 have a long side that is 1.4 times longer than the shorter side. A 5X7 photo print is not as boxy as an 8X10 print and not as panoramic as a 4X6 print. Because 5X7 is a standard size, it is usually very easy to find a picture frame to fit. Almost too easy. With so many choices, it can be a challenge to find just the right frames for your pictures. I have three very simple guidelines I like to follow when choosing not only 5X7 pictures frames but any picture frames for that matter.
Tips for Choosing the Right Photo Frames
First, and I think most importantly, know which picture the frame your buying is for. It may sound silly, but I have bought picture frames from time to time because they were on sale or because I thought they looked pretty good in the store. Almost every time I purchased a picture frame with no specific picture in mind to put in it, I struggled to find a picture that looked really good in the frame or a room in my house where the frames would blend in. It is much easier to choose a frame when you know exactly which picture you are going to put into it. When you have a photo in mind, you can choose a frame that will complement the photo. By shopping for a frame for a particular photo, you may save yourself some aggravation and maybe a few dollars as well.
I think it is also very important to choose a photo frame that accents the picture not one that overpowers or draws attention away from it. Try to select a frame that brings out the detail or the colors in your photo. 5X7 picture frames should actually be close in size to 5X7 in my opinion. Small picture in a big frame just does not work for me. I want the picture to stand out rather than the frame it is in stealing the show.
My last tip for choosing the right picture frame for your 5X7 photo is always consider the room in which you plan to display the photograph. Make sure that your 5X7 picture frames will have a place to be displayed. Also make sure you pick out a frame that goes with the room in terms of color and style. Frames that are inappropriate or out of place in a room can look gaudy, boring or really tacky.
If you are like me, then when you shop for 5X7 picture frames or any picture frame, not just any old frame will do. You do not need to pay a fortune or spend hours searching for the perfect frame. With just a little thought about the room where your picture will reside and a picture in mind, you can find the right frame.
