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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 Signed and numbered by
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Rag Paper, Giclée, Archival Ink

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

“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

“That Flies in the Night” (FRAMED) Photography 30x20 in Ed. of 5 by Brian Ziff
By Brian Ziff
Located in Culver City, CA
“That Flies in the Night” (FRAMED) Photography 30x20 in Ed. of 5 by Brian Ziff Signed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Rag Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée

“And His Dark Secret Love” (FRAMED) Photography 30x20 in Ed. of 5 by Brian Ziff
By Brian Ziff
Located in Culver City, CA
“And His Dark Secret Love” (FRAMED) Photography 30x20 in Ed. of 5 by Brian Ziff Signed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Rag Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée

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