It is normal to mount photographs that are entered for competitions or exhibitions. The most common size for mounts is 40 x 50cms, although for internal competitions this is generally the maximum size that is accepted. For exhibitions, note that the club picture frames only accept mounted prints of this size.

 

Mounts may be of any colour, but members are advised that highly coloured or dark mounts are not in vogue with many competition judges just now. A light colour is therefore advised.

 

St Andrews Photographic Society has a mount-cutter, which may be borrowed by members and used to cut bevelled apertures in their mounts. It is kept in the back room and may be "signed out" for a week on club nights.

 

Mount board and backing card are available from David Ogden. This is pre-cut to 40 x 50 cms size, leaving you to cut the aperture..The mountboard is of a light (near white) colour and is of archival quality. Members can contact David to order mount board or backing board by completing the simple form at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, if you do not want to cut the apertures yourself, there are a number of companies such as Cotswold Mounts that will cut mountboard for you.