Custom Photo Framed Prints – Black Frames with Beveled Matting

Turn meaningful photographs and artwork into polished, ready-to-hang displays with Custom Photo Framed Prints from Link Printers. Your image is professionally reproduced on semi-matte photo-grade paper, presented with cream-core beveled matting, and protected behind UV-resistant plexiglass. Finished with a durable 7/8" black MDF frame and pre-attached hanging hardware, these personalized framed prints are ideal for homes, offices, galleries, reception areas, and memorable gifts.

Key Features and Benefits

• Semi-matte photo-grade paper: Produces clear photographic detail with a refined surface that minimizes distracting glare.

• Cream-core beveled matting: Creates visual separation around the image and gives the finished piece a professional gallery-style presentation.

• 7/8" black MDF frame: Provides a versatile contemporary border that complements colorful, neutral, and black-and-white images.

• UV-resistant plexiglass: Helps reduce exposure to ultraviolet light while protecting the print from dust and everyday contact.

• Landscape or portrait orientation: Display horizontal or vertical artwork according to the original composition.

• Pre-attached hanging hardware: Arrives assembled and prepared for convenient wall display.

• Five popular print sizes: Choose from compact portrait sizes through large statement formats.

• Digital proof before production: Review the crop, text, orientation, and overall layout before printing begins.

Professionally Framed Personalized Photo Prints

Custom photo framed prints provide a complete presentation for photographs, illustrations, artwork, and branded graphics. Rather than ordering a loose print and sourcing a separate frame, you receive a professionally assembled display with the image, matting, protective plexiglass, black frame, and hanging hardware prepared together.

The classic black frame and cream-core mat create a neutral presentation that works with modern, traditional, residential, and professional interiors.

Available Print Sizes

Choose from the following image sizes:

• 8" × 10"

• 11" × 14"

• 12" × 18"

• 16" × 20"

• 20" × 30"

Available frame and mat combinations vary according to the selected print size.

Print, Frame, and Finished-Size Configurations

Frame dimensions, visible image area, mat openings, and materials may vary slightly based on production requirements and component availability. Confirm the selected configuration during ordering and proof review.

Cream-Core Beveled Matting

Cream-core beveled matting gives the framed print a polished, gallery-inspired appearance. The angled mat opening guides attention toward the photograph while creating visual space between the image and frame.

Matting is particularly effective for:

• Wedding and engagement portraits

• Family and newborn photographs

• Graduation pictures

• Fine-art photography

• Black-and-white images

• Certificates and commemorative artwork

• Personalized gifts

• Professional office displays

The mat opening covers a small portion of the image perimeter. Keep faces, text, signatures, logos, and other essential details away from the outer edges.

Semi-Matte Photo-Grade Paper

Artwork is reproduced on semi-matte photo-grade paper, providing a balanced finish between glossy and fully matte surfaces. It maintains strong color and image detail while helping reduce harsh reflections under common indoor lighting.

This surface works well for:

• Portrait photography

• Landscapes and travel images

• Wedding and event photographs

• Digital illustrations

• Art reproductions

• Branded graphics

• Color and black-and-white images

Printed colors may differ slightly from those shown on a monitor because screens display color using light, while printed photographs reflect ambient light.

Black MDF Frame

The durable 7/8" black MDF frame provides a clean border that complements a wide range of interior styles and image subjects. Its neutral color works especially well with photographic portraits, colorful landscapes, monochrome artwork, and professional displays.

Frame profiles, materials, or minor construction details may vary based on component availability while maintaining the selected overall presentation.

UV-Resistant Plexiglass

The front of the frame includes UV-resistant plexiglass to protect the print from dust, fingerprints, and everyday contact. Its UV-resistant properties help reduce ultraviolet exposure but do not eliminate all fading.

For longer display life:

• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight.

• Keep the framed print away from excessive heat and humidity.

• Use soft, non-abrasive materials for cleaning.

• Display valuable or irreplaceable photographs in a stable indoor environment.

Landscape and Portrait Orientation

Each print size can accommodate compatible artwork in:

• Landscape orientation: Best for group photos, scenic landscapes, architecture, and wide compositions

• Portrait orientation: Best for individual portraits, vertical artwork, fashion photography, and tall compositions

Select the orientation that matches the original image. Changing a horizontal image to a vertical format—or the reverse—may require significant cropping.

Product Specifications

Perfect For

Custom framed photo prints are ideal for:

• Family and personal photography

• Wedding and engagement portraits

• Newborn and maternity photographs

• Graduation and school pictures

• Pet portraits

• Vacation and travel photography

• Landscapes and cityscapes

• Fine-art and digital-art reproductions

• Home and apartment décor

• Offices and conference rooms

• Reception and waiting areas

• Restaurants, hotels, and hospitality spaces

• Memorial and commemorative displays

• Personalized birthday, wedding, anniversary, or holiday gifts

Choosing the Right Size

Consider the available wall space, image resolution, viewing distance, and desired visual impact:

• Choose 8" × 10" for compact displays, shelves, and gallery walls.

• Choose 11" × 14" for portraits, gifts, and versatile room décor.

• Choose 12" × 18" for photographs with a 2:3 aspect ratio.

• Choose 16" × 20" for medium-to-large wall displays.

• Choose 20" × 30" for statement artwork and prominent feature walls.

Remember that the finished outer dimensions are larger than the printed image because of the matting and frame.

Image Resolution and Color Preparation

For a clear, professional print:

• Prepare the image at 150–300 DPI at the final print size.

• Use the original high-resolution image whenever possible.

• Avoid screenshots, social-media downloads, and heavily compressed files.

• Use CMYK color mode when available for more predictable printing.

• Review exposure, contrast, sharpness, saturation, and skin tones.

• Remove unwanted objects, marks, or digital artifacts before submission.

• Avoid enlarging a small file beyond its practical resolution.

• Apply image sharpening carefully at the final output size.

Low-resolution images may appear soft or pixelated, especially when enlarged to 16" × 20" or 20" × 30".

Crop, Matting, and Safe-Area Guidelines

Artwork may be cropped to match the selected print dimensions and orientation. The mat opening may also cover a small portion of the outer image area.

For best results:

• Include 0.125" bleed on every side where required.

• Keep faces, text, logos, signatures, and focal points at least 0.5" inside the trim area.

• Allow additional space around important content for the mat overlap.

• Avoid placing thin decorative borders near the print edges.

• Match the artwork’s aspect ratio to the selected size.

• Review the digital proof carefully for image crop and mat placement.

Artwork and Print-Ready File Requirements

Prepare artwork according to these requirements:

• Bleed: 0.125" on all sides

• Recommended resolution: 150–300 DPI at final size

• Preferred color mode: CMYK

• Accepted formats: PDF, AI, EPS, PSD, high-resolution JPG, and PNG

• Maximum upload size: 75 MB

• Fonts: Convert to outlines or embed all fonts

• Important content: Keep within the recommended safe area

• Transparency and effects: Flatten when necessary to avoid unexpected output

If your file exceeds 75 MB, contact Link Printers for an FTP upload link. You may also export the artwork as a high-quality JPG or PNG to reduce the file size.

AI and PSD templates are available for supported sizes. To request the correct template, provide your order number, product type, and selected configuration.

File Review and Digital Proof

Uploaded artwork will be reviewed within 24 hours for common concerns, including:

• Incorrect dimensions

• Low image resolution

• Incompatible aspect ratio

• Unexpected cropping

• Missing bleed

• Important content near the mat opening

• Missing or substituted fonts

• Potential print-quality issues

Before production, a digital proof will be emailed for approval. Carefully review:

• Image selection

• Print and frame size

• Landscape or portrait orientation

• Cropping and positioning

• Mat placement

• Text and spelling

• Colors and overall layout

The digital proof confirms layout and content but is not an exact color-calibrated representation of the finished print.

Production Time

Standard production requires 3–5 business days after artwork and digital-proof approval. Shipping transit time is additional.

Production time may begin on the following business day when proof approval is received after the daily processing cutoff. Weekends, holidays, artwork corrections, material availability, and delayed proof approval may extend completion.