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What is framing in photography?

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What is framing in photography?
Framing, in photography, refers to the technique of drawing focus to the main subject of the composition while blocking other parts of the photograph with other objects or shapes in the scene. Framing helps to maintain the viewer's focus.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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“Apéritif” (FRAMED) Photography 24" x 36" inch Edition of 7 by Brian Ziff
By Brian Ziff
Located in Culver City, CA
“Apéritif” (FRAMED) Photography 24" x 36" inch Edition of 7 by Brian Ziff Giclee (Archival Ink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Dice - Set of Six Framed Photography Prints
By Heidler & Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Dice - One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six. Set of six framed ready to hang artworks. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

"FAITH (Mustang)" (FRAMED) Photography 30" X 40" Edition of 3 by Larsen Sotelo
By Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"FAITH (Mustang)" (FRAMED) Photography 30" X 40" Edition of 3 by Larsen Sotelo FRAMED Giclee
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

"Fragile" (FRAMED) Photography 34" x 28" inch Edition 1/7 by Brendan North
Located in Culver City, CA
"Fragile" (FRAMED) Photography 34" x 28" inch Edition 1/7 by Brendan North Size framed: 38" x 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Digital

“The Invisible Worm” (FRAMED) Photography 20 x 30 in Edition of 5 by Brian Ziff
By Brian Ziff
Located in Culver City, CA
“The Invisible Worm” (FRAMED) Photography 20 x 30 in Edition of 5 by Brian Ziff Giclee (Archival
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Framed Photography, Landscape Prints, Orange Rock Prints-Strokes of Lava
By Addison Jones
Located in Delaware , OH
Framed Photography, Landscape Prints, Orange Rock Prints-Strokes of Lava ABOUT THIS PIECE: This
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Rag Paper, Color

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