what does the term “salon mount” mean when speaking of photography?
Photographers categorize their work with that of an artist or scientist, meaning they see photography as either an art or a science. No matter what school of thought you hold, it should still be your goal to have your prints viewed, appreciated, and most importantly, communicate your message. This is the reason that the salon mount came into use. In photography, this means a display print that is mounted for exhibition. To mount display prints, you should begin by selecting a mounting board 2 to 4 inches larger than the print size. Your selection of color should compliment the photograph. Thickness of the board, of course, is optional. The preferred placement of prints for salon mountings is near the OPTICAL CENTER. This allows for pleasant placement of the photograph as well as room for the photographer’s name and print title below the print. The steps for mounting prints are as follows 1. Place the print in the upper left-hand comer of the mount with its top right and lower left come
