12. Moody Landscape Photography in Deep Mats
Landscape photography is a classic choice, but you can elevate it to gallery-worthy status by paying close attention to the matting and framing. Choose a moody, high-contrast black-and-white photograph of a misty forest, a rugged coastline, or a desert highway. The key to making this look incredibly luxurious is using an oversized mat board with a relatively small photo opening.
For example, place an 8×10 photograph inside a 16×20 frame with a wide, off-white mat. This generous border draws the eye directly to the image, giving it breathing room and an air of importance. It is a highly effective way to make affordable photography prints look like expensive, custom-framed museum acquisitions.