Xcetera™ - Matted Portrait Folio
The Xcetera™ is an elegant portrait folio with an embossed frame opening that holds up to two prints expertly mounted in conservation quality mats. Choose fully assembled with prints in any of our photographic or fine art papers and a wide selection of cover fabrics. Or order the slip-in style to add your own prints or present your menu of purchase options.
Xceteras™ are ready for display, making them a great way to add extra value to any portrait sale. They make a stylish alternative in the growing demand for desk frames, or as an affordable add on to wedding packages to accommodate the needs of blended and extended families. Choose Xcetera™ with studio branding as a beautiful gift for your best clients.
Xcetera™ is a classic folio with endless applications.
See below for all your Xcetera™ choices; click any option for more detail.
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Size & Orientation
Choose from our selection of mat and image opening sizes. Don’t see what you need? Contact us for a custom consult.
Cover Materials
Sometimes less is more. If your client wants a simple cover we can do that. Finao has a cover material to suit any subject or specialty—we serve one of the most diverse groups of photographers in the industry. Weddings or seniors, babies or boudoir each need a distinct presentation.If you take pride in offering personalized service and a boutique experience you will love the ability to honor the style and taste of each client.
Complement your images from our collection of genuine and vegan leathers, velvets, linens, silks, and more. Or add an accent stripe or two for subtle coordination or eye-catching contrast. Our wood veneers create richly textured cover panels, and handmade papers complete your album as unique front and back cover lining.
In the order form, select from our current swatches and recently discontinued, or While Supplies Last, selections. If you have a favorite material from our past or are looking for something unique or specific, contact info@finao.com. We'll check our collection of materials—there are more than we can display.
A CAUTION: It is nearly impossible to see the true character of these materials online. Colors can vary greatly depending on your screen calibration. We recommend purchasing a swatch kit for use in conjunction with these online or downloaded swatches. Your client will appreciate knowing exactly what to expect in their finished product.
A downloadable swatch PDF is available on our Templates & Design Guides feature page (updated 11/2020.)
The base price of your Xcetera™ includes your choice of any one of our non-leather cover materials.
Quality vegan leathers with the look and durability of leather but are PVC-free, lightweight, naturally stain-resistant, and ecologically responsible. We have many more cover options than we can display; contact us if you or your client is looking for an old favorite or something special. You can choose from our While Supplies Last overstocks for no extra charge (see Xcetera™ order form for WSL materials). Foil imprinting (debossing) is available on vegan leather.
Choose an album cover in a classic, natural flax linen or our thicker linen-weave blend. Available in a wide range of colors to complement your finest work and any specialty. Foil imprinting (debossing) is available on linens.
Indulge in the luxurious, dense pile and silky, smooth feel of traditional and textured velvets. It's easy to see why these have become some of our most popular cover materials. Tone-on-tone laser debossing from your 600 dpi .jpg file is available on traditional velvet (debossing appearance varies by color, see samples).
Choose from these fabrics in a mix of classic textures from silky Asahi to crisp Buckram. We have many more cover options than we can display; contact us if you or your client is looking for something special or specific. You can choose from our While Supplies Last overstocks for no extra charge (see Xcetera™ order form for WSL materials). Foil imprinting (debossing) is available on some fabrics, as noted.
Prints & Papers
There is a paper to bring out the best in every image. Which will show your work in the way you envisioned it?
Finao offers a range of print media from the world's leading producers. Choose from silver halide photographic printing or giclée pigment-based inkjet prints on fine art papers.
Fuji Lustre
Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional Super Type PD Lustre. Optimized for digital lab printing, it yields stable, high image quality prints that make it an excellent choice for professional wedding, portrait, or commercial photography. Superb color image stability makes it Fujifilm's longest lasting paper yet.
Fuji Deep Matte
Fujicolor Crystal Archive Deep Matte Paper Velvet Type H LM. A smooth, lustreless finish with strong fingerprint resistance. The elegant color reproduction is subtle and warm with pure whites and excellent image stability. Beautiful to display even under high lighting conditions.
Kodak Metallic
Kodak Professional Endura Premier Metallic Glossy. Attention-grabbing and high-performance, with the appearance of "chrome on paper." Your prints appear almost three dimensional, with amazing color and rich blacks on an ultra-bright background.
Hahnemühle German Etching
Hahnemühle German Etching (310 gsm, 100% alpha-cellulose, white). This heavyweight etching paper has a fine, smooth surface texture characterized by a velvety tactile feel and clearly defined felt structure. It has an attractive warm white shade and is our most popular fine art paper for all applications and products.
MOAB Entrada Rag Natural
MOAB Entrada Rag Natural 300 (300 gsm, 100% cotton, no optical brighteners). Choose Moab Entrada Rag for prints with vivid colors and high sharpness on a truly matte surface with traditional fine-art paper feel. It is our creamiest fine art paper with a natural warm tone, has a subtle texture that enhances your image without being distracting.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic (340 gsm, 100% cotton, no optical brighteners). One of the most beautiful fine-art papers we have seen, it blends the characteristic surface structure and sumptuous feel of a 100% cotton rag baryta paper with the dynamic appearance of a metallic media. Light reflection from the silvery metallic finish is enhanced by the tooth of the paper texture, adding an almost three-dimensional appearance.
Mat Options
Xcetera™ folios ship fully assembled with generous mats. Contact us for custom mat sizes or openings, including sized to present your studio options and package pricing.
Capacity
Xceteras™ ship fully assembled with one or two images in identical mats.
Mat Style
Choose either slip-in style or permanent assembly.
Mat Color
Our mats are white with a white core and a subtle surface texture.
Mat Accent
Add style with an optional v-grove accent around the opening.