Can someone tell me how to ship a photography?

[SA935]

Hi.

I would like to know how to ship a photography - how to mount and how to wrap and etc.

I've just joined forums. I started taking digital photography last year, and now I am using eos 20D. For the basic techniques, I ask around or read books to find answers.
However I still can't figured out how to properly ship photography yet. Can someone give me any good advice on that?

Thank you very much.

SA935 :)

[Big_B]

Do you mean how to post a photograph? If so, with or without a frame? What size did you have in mind?

[Scottes]

Depending on the size... If it's small (8x10) then a big envelope is good, but "sandwich" the photo between a couple pieces of stiff cardboard. If it will fit a FedEx box is perfect. If it's bigger you may want to use a mailing tube - just roll the photo up and stick it in the tube. In both cases the tube/cardboard should be thick enough to handle the shipment - plan on it getting banged up a bit, so make sure the cardboard is thick enough to take some damage so that the photo won't get damaged. If you're not sure how thick, then thicker is better.

[SA935]

Thank you very much for your advices. The photos that I am thinking of sending would be either 8 1/2"x 11" or 13" x 19". I was going to mount on an acid-free board, then ship it. Maybe I will find a box or an envelope to mail.