From Camera to Paper: The Complete Photographic Process

Printing the Image Step 4: The Masking Frame

Move the masking frame to a satisfactory position. Think about the rule of thirds and all the other elements of design when you place the masking frame. Masking frames come in many different varieties, including fixed and adjustable frames. Adjustable frames can be altered to any size, and fixed frames are useful to make many prints of the same size or to save paper.

Above left is how we reccomend cutting your photo paper when making 5x7's and two test strips.