Photo Frame

YJD · 05-24-2010, 09:06 AM

Hi guys!

I print all of my pictures online but I was wondering were could I get photo frames at a good price. I just printed a bunch of 8x12 and I can't find any frame around my place. Where is the best place to buy them?

Thanks,
Yael

Adam · 05-24-2010, 08:07 PM

I got mine at B&H (here), but sold it quickly afterwards. Sharing photos online and printing them seems to still be better in the long run.

YJD · 05-25-2010, 05:59 AM

Thanks Adam.

I should have precise I'm not looking for a digital frame but the traditional frames you put around the pictures you print.

PhotoFrk · 05-25-2010, 01:38 PM

try American Frame - Picture Frames Wood Metal Canvas Custom Photo Printing Custom Art - American Frame and go to Printing. Upload your photo and they will print and frame it for you. Hope that helps.

YJD · 05-25-2010, 03:25 PM

Thanks, I didn't know that site... though $42 for one 8x12 with a basic frame is pretty expensive even if they offer a lot of different frames.

PhotoFrk · 05-25-2010, 05:10 PM

I just uploaded an 8x12 using a Neilsen #11 and it came to $30.00. Anyways, hope that helps.

YJD · 05-25-2010, 06:09 PM

Thanks for that extra info.. it's true I didn't try all of the option, just the one that looked the cheapest to me. I'll spend more time looking into it.

Do you like he quality of the print? Is the shipping fast?

Thanks again.

PhotoFrk · 05-25-2010, 07:23 PM

Quality is beautiful, and they will typically ship within 2 days of your order. Have fun!

tootall · 05-25-2010, 07:32 PM

Have you thought about making the frames your self? This is the path I took for my 40x9" and its pretty simple.

Adam · 05-25-2010, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by YJD

Thanks Adam.

I should have precise I'm not looking for a digital frame but the traditional frames you put around the pictures you print.

Silly me! What are those, anyway?

casil403 · 05-25-2010, 08:18 PM

I know I might get flack for this but I use Ikea....they have all sizes of frame at great prices. I generally buy their basic black frames.

Next what I do is go and get a nice matte sized and cut to fit the photo and the frame at a framers/prints store, then take it home, frame it and voila....beautiful frame and matte super cheap.

YJD · 05-26-2010, 05:48 AM

Thanks for the comments!
I don't have Ikea by my place only a Walmart so I would have to order online.

Tootall, what are the tools you need to make your own frame? Do you have to have a router? I'm interested to find more about it.

tootall · 05-26-2010, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by YJD

Tootall, what are the tools you need to make your own frame? Do you have to have a router? I'm interested to find more about it.

Not many, a mitre saw, 4 corner clamps, a hammer and a drill are what I used. Google "DIY Frames" will pull up a few sites with step by step instructions.

I picked up from frame edging from the local hardware store and backing board. fairly cheaply. And a stain for the wood. I still have to go an get the glass for mine yet.

If you want, I'll take photo of the one I made in the morning.

YJD · 05-26-2010, 08:47 AM

Thanks... please share a picture of what you did for the frame.
Where do you buy the glass?

**Ahab** · 05-26-2010, 08:57 AM

Michaels is a art/crafts store that has what you want at reasonable prices.

05-24-2010, 08:07 PM	#2
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05-25-2010, 07:48 PM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by YJD Thanks Adam. I should have precise I'm not looking for a digital frame but the traditional frames you put around the pictures you print. Silly me! What are those, anyway? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-24-2010, 09:06 AM	#1
YJD Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 529	Photo Frame Hi guys! I print all of my pictures online but I was wondering were could I get photo frames at a good price. I just printed a bunch of 8x12 and I can't find any frame around my place. Where is the best place to buy them? Thanks, Yael

05-25-2010, 05:59 AM	#3
YJD Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 529 Original Poster	Thanks Adam. I should have precise I'm not looking for a digital frame but the traditional frames you put around the pictures you print.

05-25-2010, 01:38 PM	#4
PhotoFrk Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 15	try American Frame - Picture Frames Wood Metal Canvas Custom Photo Printing Custom Art - American Frame and go to Printing. Upload your photo and they will print and frame it for you. Hope that helps.

05-25-2010, 03:25 PM	#5
YJD Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 529 Original Poster	Thanks, I didn't know that site... though $42 for one 8x12 with a basic frame is pretty expensive even if they offer a lot of different frames.

05-25-2010, 05:10 PM	#6
PhotoFrk Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 15	I just uploaded an 8x12 using a Neilsen #11 and it came to $30.00. Anyways, hope that helps.

05-25-2010, 06:09 PM	#7
YJD Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 529 Original Poster	Thanks for that extra info.. it's true I didn't try all of the option, just the one that looked the cheapest to me. I'll spend more time looking into it. Do you like he quality of the print? Is the shipping fast? Thanks again.

05-25-2010, 07:23 PM	#8
PhotoFrk Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 15	Quality is beautiful, and they will typically ship within 2 days of your order. Have fun!

05-25-2010, 07:32 PM	#9
tootall Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 422	Have you thought about making the frames your self? This is the path I took for my 40x9" and its pretty simple.

05-25-2010, 08:18 PM	#11
casil403 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,170	I know I might get flack for this but I use Ikea....they have all sizes of frame at great prices. I generally buy their basic black frames. Next what I do is go and get a nice matte sized and cut to fit the photo and the frame at a framers/prints store, then take it home, frame it and voila....beautiful frame and matte super cheap.

05-26-2010, 05:48 AM	#12
YJD Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 529 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments! I don't have Ikea by my place only a Walmart so I would have to order online. Tootall, what are the tools you need to make your own frame? Do you have to have a router? I'm interested to find more about it.

05-26-2010, 08:40 AM	#13
tootall Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 422	Originally posted by YJD Tootall, what are the tools you need to make your own frame? Do you have to have a router? I'm interested to find more about it. Not many, a mitre saw, 4 corner clamps, a hammer and a drill are what I used. Google "DIY Frames" will pull up a few sites with step by step instructions. I picked up from frame edging from the local hardware store and backing board. fairly cheaply. And a stain for the wood. I still have to go an get the glass for mine yet. If you want, I'll take photo of the one I made in the morning.

05-26-2010, 08:47 AM	#14
YJD Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 529 Original Poster	Thanks... please share a picture of what you did for the frame. Where do you buy the glass?

05-26-2010, 08:57 AM	#15
Ahab Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arnold, Md. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 762	Michaels is a art/crafts store that has what you want at reasonable prices.