Notes on mounting photographic prints for competitions |
All prints must be mounted for competitions The presentation of your photographs is taken into consideration by judges. Your photos can be printed any size for print competitions. |
Colour Any colour is permitted. |
Methods of mounting Surface mounting is permitted i.e. the photo is glued to the front surface of the mount board. This method will make the print vulnerable to scratching as prints are handled frequently for judging and stored face to face. If used make sure the print has no air bubbles or loose edges. The safer and more usual method is to ‘window mount’ the print i.e. a suitable size bevelled opening is cut in the mount board and the print attached to the back. You can get your print professionally mounted at most picture framers (St.John’s Art Gallery, Devizes) This saves you buying any special tools. Ask for an estimate of the cost first. You might get a discount. Do make sure you allow plenty of time for the print to be ready. |
If you prefer to mount your own photos for competitions the following notes may help to get you started. 1 Lay your print on the mount board and decide the best placement. |
Recommended basic cutter - 4 Position your print in the 'window' of your mount and fix using an adhesive tape. 5 Cover the back of your print with some card cut larger than your print using self adhesive paper tape (not masking tape) 6 Add the title (not more than 25 letters) - your club number and Adv (Advanced) Int (Intermediate) or B (Beginners) on the backof your mount. |
FINALLY DO NOT BE PUT OFF ENTERING YOUR PRINTS IN COMPETITIONS - JUST ASK FOR ADVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTIES. |