I've framed several projects over the years with Matt and Andrea, though mostly by my own design of simple white matts and black frames. This project was different. I had two deeply meaningful pieces to me that I wanted framed. One is a large early foray into paint and paper by an artist who normally works in large metal sculptures, and another is a photograph of the Temple from my first year attending burning man. Matt was a very thoughtful partner in exploring the different framing options and supporting me in finding what felt truest to the art. For the first, we ended up picking a metal frame and floating the piece on top of the matt to showcase it best. And they even reached out to the frame maker to use the type of for the frame that we use on playa. For the second, we found a frame and matt combination that echoed the texture and spirit of the dust. It was really wonderful to feel supported in the exploration to really feel excited and aligned with how the framing and art were complementing each other. And I'm so happy seeing the art hanging in my home every day! And I'm so grateful that Matt came to hang the large piece for me! There's no way I could have done anywhere near as good a job and might have hurt myself if I had tried. (Note the space they're in is a bit hard to photograph, so please excuse my photo quality) read more

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done over 10 pieces with them, you get what you pay for and they will aesthetically guide you to the right outcome design and budgetwise

I'm very happy with how my art came out! Matt was super patient and helpful throughout the entire experience. The turnaround time was quick, as well. I will be back -- with more cat art to frame! read more

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I had the best experience working with Matt and Andrea on this project! It was a very special birthday gift for a friend. I gave them my general idea for the frame and they executed frame selection, matting, engraved plaque, photo printing and packaging/shipping with expertise and ease. This being my second and more complicated project with Aspect, I know I can count on them to perfect any framing needs in the future. It was well worth it, and I live in LA! Would recommend Aspect to anyone! read more

Aspect Framing Studio and Art Gallery - Total Solar Eclipse photo with engraved plaque and stylish frame - Art Galleries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Aspect Framing is just the best! They're a wonderful wife/husband team with an amazing selection of frames to choose from. Their craftsmanship is stellar and I have really loved every moment of my experiences at Aspect. From the moment you walk in the door Andrea and Matt (and their two cute pups!) make you feel welcome, and they're experts at helping you find the perfect frame to enhance your piece. To date, I have framed 7 pieces with them and each one I will truly treasure! read more

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Love the frames they did on our art mural canvases. I also appreciate the drop off accommodation!!

Good work, but long turn-around times. And pretty expensive. My quest for the perfect frame shop continues.

A couple of months ago as I was walking down my block on Frederick Street in Cole Valley, I noticed a Framing Store. Perfect! I just recently had purchased an art print by Bay Area artist Squeak Carnwath that needed expert framing! I decided to put the artwork into the hands of Aspect Framing. They took time to show me possible frames and matting that would compliment the art, and also listened to my ideas and choices. I was extremely satisfied on how it turned out! They did a fantastic job! I then returned to them with another framing job.. this time my artwork that was selected for a gallery exhibition. I trust and know they will do a fantastic job! I highly recommend Aspect Framing for all your framing needs! You will be in expert hands! A++ for Aspect Framing! read more

Aspect Framing Studio and Art Gallery - My Squeak Carnwath print expertly framed - Art Galleries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Matt and Andrea have been outstanding to work with. I've had two items framed and could not be happier with the way they turned out! Great material choices, friendly service, timely, and very reasonably priced! They are also very careful and particular about handling art- something I really appreciate! Their passion for what they are doing shines through. Do not hesitate to come here if you need something framed! read more

I had an excellent experience working with Andrea and Matt, especially as a first-time professional framing customer. I wanted to frame a large, narrow, oversized print (over 50"). Andrea was extremely welcoming and patiently guided me through considerations I hadn't realized (like frame depth relative to my print's scale, the best frame type to ensure it wouldn't overload our thin walls, etc.). She and Matt were very knowledgeable about the tradeoffs between different acrylic and frame options and helped make suggestions that balanced budget and final quality. The process was thorough but also efficient (one 15 minute meeting to walk through options and pricing) and I am extremely happy with the final result! I highly recommend them, especially as a local, high-quality small business. read more

Andrea and Matthew have now framed 5 of my paintings, and I'm certain there isn't a better experience, service, and "product" than what they offer. Andrea has a great eye for color and style, and provides excellent advice. Since day 1 I've felt comfortable enough to go in a different direction than her suggestions, but for the most recent 3 I've used her suggestions and have loved the final product. Everything about the experience is 5 stars. Most recently I got this 6' x 4' painting framed at their studio (see attached image). Yes, 6 feet by 4 feet! It took some time but we walked through over 20 frame options, with different colors for each style. They were very patient, and of course it came out flawless, and for a small fee Matt even delivered it himself! I will continue traveling and buying paintings from wherever I go. Aspect Framing Studio is the only place I'll trust, especially with these originals. Thanks for everything!! read more

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Excellent work. I had them reframe two paintings and they came out beautifully. Very skilled craftsman.

They did a tremendous job framing a wedding gift we got. Andrea was very patient and very helpful, offering us a bunch of different ideas and then helping winnow them down... and the starting all over again assume showed us something new and special. And then the framing itself it both well done and beautiful. We couldn't be happier. Go there and they'll take care of you. Also, their dog Julius is adorable. read more

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In March of 2022, I made the decision to pull the trigger on having custom frames done for a series of limited edition prints I had been collecting from the same artist. After reading numerous yelp reviews for framing stores in the area, I decided visit Aspect, and once I walked into the store and met Andrea and Matt, I decided to give them a try. They were incredibly patient with me as we went through the process of picking out a single style of frame that would compliment my, at the time six, pieces of art by the same artist. They have an incredible variety of frames in all sorts of widths, finishes, materials, texture- if you can dream it- they just might have it. I appreciated that they were very upfront during the selection process about potential supply chain issues, as well as stock - given that I was having my art framed in waves, and I also ended up collecting an additional five prints so this was important because I really wanted the frames to be consistent by artist. Framing all of those pieces took about a year. Recently I purchased my first original artwork pieces, and I knew I was taking it to Andrea and Matt. Because it was a new artist we found ourselves revisiting the question of frames. They were just as patient again with me this time incorporating my feedback as they came up with additional suggestions. Picking up my artwork today, I was again impressed with the quality of the work as well as the way they accommodated my vague request to put a postcard the artist had sent me with the name of each piece on the back, they did this by putting a clear pocket on the back of each frame to hold the postcard. So if you are looking to frame some art, I cannot recommend them enough. They take such care with the handling of your art- I usually don't trust myself so I just bring over the mail tube as soon as its delivered to my house straight to the shop. Great ideas and suggestions for how best to display and feature your art using either frames or mattings. Excellent quality of craftsmanship with attention to detail. read more

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My bf and I had a blanket knitted by his great-great-grandmother that had unfortunately been ruined by a dog. I took it around to several knitting specialists and they said there was nothing they could do. There's no way we could toss such a great piece of history so we brought it to Aspect to see if they could frame it. Not only did they work with my budget, they hand sewed the blanket on to a silk back in order to not damage the blanket any further, and they hand delivered it to my apartment as a surprise anniversary gift for my bf. Lovely people all around, and they have a great dog to keep you company if you have to wait at all in their studio. read more

Aspect Framing Studio and Art Gallery - This is the blanket out great-great-grandmother kitted. They artfully displayed the tear and I'm so happy with the finished product. - Art Galleries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went to Aspect to get a picture framed and I am so happy with the result and so glad I chose Aspect! I went in the shop and having no idea how to go about choosing how to frame it, Andrea had great suggestions and helped me pick just the right frame. Just two weeks after, I picked up my photo framed and I just love it. They even provided me with the the hook and nail to be able to put the photo on my wall so once I got home, it took me just a few minutes to get it up! I highly recommend going to Aspect to get your art framed if you want high quality work, a variety of options and get great design help as well! read more

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I never quite understood how much of an art picture framing could be until I met Andrea and Matt at Aspect Framing Studio and Art Gallery. Professional and precise, Andrea and Matt opened my eyes to a whole new world of artistic possibility. From showing me how different frame samples looked next to my artwork, to explaining the benefits of a floater frame versus a traditional frame, I felt that they were with me each step of the way and that my needs and desires were all addressed in terms of how I wanted the end piece to look. I'm very happy with my frame--I feel it has added a touch of sophistication to my home. Highly recommend! read more

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Found these folks through yelp and I'm very glad I did. Very nice and helpful owner and for excellent framing, the cost is reasonable. I will certainly be back! read more

Andrea and Matt were amazing to work with! They helped me frame two large newspaper/magazine articles, a watercolor, and re-frame an old print. They took the time to look at tons of different options and came up with ideas that turned out better than I had imagined! Very glad to have them in my neighborhood. read more

Very helpful. Came to our condo. Helped with selection and handing. Beautiful finished product. read more

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The first time I went to Aspect Custom Framing & Gallery, it was for music, wine, and brie--they had Powell St. John (the lyricist who wrote Bye, Bye Baby for Janis Joplin) playing a show and his artwork on display. I remembered the gallery to be very impressive--a lot of intense artwork, a lot of frames to choose from, and Lon was very nice, showing people around the art pieces. He treated everyone well who came to the show. No one was left out of the experience. I thought, what an ultra-cool place. Wow, rock poster artist signing books. Cool stuff on display everywhere. The best brie I've had in a long time. When I needed framing done for my two prized paintings -- "Kuan Yin and her Dragon" and "Sugar Babies" (done by Misty Benson), I remembered Aspect. I didn't think about another framing place because I had such a great first impression of Aspect. Why go anywhere else? The second time I went to Aspect, it was for framing (they didn't have brie). Lon took his time and was patient helping me pick the perfect frames for my pieces--frames that highlighted my art pieces -- I could imagine from the corner piece of the frame that it would bring the colors out and added something extra to the overall painting--Lon was the one who picked those pieces to show me. To top it off, Aspect was reasonable. Today I went to pick up my long awaited (if you could count 2 weeks as being a long time) paintings and they were stunning in their frames, more stunning than I had thought before. The frames brought out the color and texture of the paintings. I wouldn't have known that these would make the paintings "snap." Aspect added so much more beauty to already gorgeous paintings. Lon and his staff did such a great job that the paintings are hanging in the living room next to the oil painting of my husband's father (from World War II) and an old photograph of his grandmother. I highly recommend Aspect to anyone who needs anything framed. Why go anywhere else? read more

I bought a beautiful print from Goodwill and it sat in my apartment collecting dust for over a year before I finally made my way over to Aspect! I've never gotten anything professionally framed before so I was totally clueless. It's definitely not a cheap thing to do but I thought that the folks at Aspect really took time with me and helped me pick out a frame and a matte that I liked while being aware that I was price sensitive (again, the print was less than 5 bucks from goodwill and I was paying $150 to frame it!). The end product was beautiful and took a little over two weeks to frame. It's hanging in my office and I've gotten several compliments already. I will definitely be bringing in my degrees for framing next! Only suggestion would be changing the hours to staying open later at least one weekday. They close at 5 during the week so it's hard to come in if you're working. They are also closed Sunday's which leaves Saturday as really the only time to drop off or pick up items. Happy they are in my neighborhood and excited to find something else to frame ;) read more

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I've now taken 3 batches of art to Andrea and Matt and they are definitely now my go-to resource for framing. With about half the pieces, I went in with an original idea in mind but Andrea suggested a direction I would never have thought of, and in the end it was the far better choice of frame for that specific piece of art. The craftsmanship is impeccable and they take such great care of each project. They are both a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend! read more

I can't speak highly enough about my experience working with Matt and Andrea. They know their craft inside and out -- they provided great recommendations on size, color, and framing options and the finish product turned out amazing for all of our pieces. It's safe to say that we'll be back next time we have a framing need. read more

Recently had an archival print framed by Matt and Andrea. This is the first art piece we have had professionally framed. We allowed them to have complete creative freedom and told them to do what they think would be best for the piece. It came out absolutely amazing. We highly recommend going to them for any of your framing needs. Their professionalism and customer service is top notch. read more

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When my parents escaped Laos, my mother trekked through the jungle for 25 days with me in her belly. My grandma never got the opportunity to meet me and so she made it a point to make me an authentic Khmu shirt. It's a lovely story. I've been searching for a place to get it done and it was Yelp that directed me to Aspect and Lon. Lon helped me out with the frame and the matting. I would have never imagined how the frame and matting can compliment this shirt. It made a big difference and I can't wait to add it to my local photos. Look out for it. My next project is several artwork I got from Angkor Wat for Lon to frame. read more

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Andrea and Matt have just made the most amazing gallery wall for us! We had a pretty complicated, eclectic wall to put together and decided we needed help. Their frame selections are amazing, the wall turned out so much better than I could have conceived on my own. Andrea chose frames for us that I never would have chosen on my own, and I truly love every one of them. She has an amazing eye! They both took a full 90 minutes with our consult which was also a huge luxury. As a right brain person, I am fascinated watching Andrea's mind work with color and texture, she takes it all in and explains the 'why' of her recommendations which I also found super helpful and very reassuring. Finally, she has an hourly fee but we were so glad to pay her to not only bring our artwork over, but to spend another hour on arrangement and where we might hang other artwork as well. I think this service is a MUST and probably most people don't understand the importance of having a professional actually see your space. All of our framing needs will go to Aspect going forward, no question. read more

Aspect Framing Studio and Art Gallery - Our completed gallery wall, thanks Andrea and Matt! - Art Galleries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best framing shop in the Bay Area, hands down. I do not trust anyone else to frame my treasures. Andrea has an eye for style and Matt has a hand for perfect execution. They are friendly, patient and knowledgeable. read more

Excellent work; kind people Andrea and Matt just framed several pieces for me. They were very patient with me as we picked out the matting, frame, and glass, even though I kept them past closing! I needed the work done by a certain date that was a bit sooner than they usually give, and they accommodated me. One of the pieces was fairly tricky, too, because it's a piece of silk. The finished pieces are gorgeous! They look very classy and expensive, and I'm glad I went to the trouble and expense of having this professionally done. I can add the Andrea and Matt are also very nice people. A traffic accident happened outside the building while I was picking up my pieces, and the car that did it drove off. Matt and Andrea were very supportive of the driver. To top it off, they have a friendly dog who will keep a respectful distance until you show you like dogs, at which point he will lap up the attention and ask for more :) I'll definitely come back here the next time I need something framed. read more

Lon also called me, angrily, to complain. Way to entrench bad feelings Lon. I would have welcomed a call that started off "sorry to hear you weren't happy - how can we help?" But Lon's voice was loaded with anger, and when he cut me off when I was talking I hung up. It genuinely ruined the next two hours of my day. Stay away! read more

Lon @ Aspect Framing is absolutely teriffic! I had a cracked mirror needing replacement, for my new baby's nursery. I brought the mirror to Aspect initally b/c of the excellent Yelp reviews and because he had the best pricing. When I dropped the mirror off, Lon asked me when I was due (in 2 weeks), and he told me it normally takes a couple of weeks, but he'd do his best to get it turned around within a week, so I wouldn't have to worry about labor and getting the mirror back. The very next day, Lon called to tell me the mirror was done and I could pick it up. Now that is what I call amazing customer service. And his pricing was half the price of the competitive quotes I got from Cheap Pete's and another spot on Valencia St! I definitely am planning to bring all of my future framing needs to Lon. He's your man! read more

Aspect custom framing handled an extraordinarily big job for me in a very short time frame. We're talking about 4 custom canvas stretches in over 6 foot sizes and 9 more stretches at about 4 foot sizes. All had mirrored edges and Lon got the stuff absolutely NAILED for my show in very short order. Let me also say that it's damn refreshing to work with a calm, no-nonsense kind of person who is a true craftsman. Down to earth, knows his biz and does his job elegantly and beautifully. I was thrilled and everyone who saw my show was shocked at the quality of the framing. I can't recommend his work highly enough and will be seeking his services again whenever I need quality framing done. Thank you Lon for being a great framer, a nice person to do business with and utterly heroic with the giant, time-sensitive job I threw your way. Well done sir! read more

Solid. Competitive Prices Great selection Helpful advice from owner Lon. Professional and on time. Discount with ad/yelp mention. Excellent quality. Recommended. Support small business! read more

Lon and his staff were so friendly and totally hooked me up with two gorgeous white lacquer frames. I was shopping around frame shops for some posters I recently purchased and Aspect was by far the most reasonable and they do a spectacular job! Can't wait to go back and get more framing done. read more

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Lon's a great guy who can help even framing newbies like me! I definitely shopped around (I said newbie, not born yesterday) and compared options: pricing, frame selection, turnaround time. Aspect seemed like a great fit -- and I've gone and had 2 separate jobs done there by now. Very competitively priced (discount if you pay in cash) and amazingly broad selection of classy frames. He's definitely got an artist's eye too, so can consult you on your frame selection with respect to the painting/photo's layout and composition. Don't be turned off by the sketch neighborhood. It will add to your artsy outing and really so harmless b/c right off busy Van Ness. read more

This is where I go to get my Fillmore and Warfield posters framed, and they do a lovely job. Earlier today I even took my self-portrait there to be framed for a birthday for my father (he just turned 60!). I trust these guys -- they're not as expensive as other framers and they have a startling selection of frames to choose from. You can get antique and flowery to sleek and sci-fi -- the choice is yours. The owner, Lon, himself helped me out today, and he had some great ideas as far as the matting and framing went. A really nice guy, and a great place for your framing needs. It is also a gallery representing local artists, and the work that I've seen there is well above your average "little gallery" shows that I usually see here and there. It's pretty spacious with lots of room to hob and nob about, and you can have your little cup of wine and track down the artist if you'd like. Like I said, a nice place to frame yer junk. Check it out. read more

I strongly recommend this place. Great customer service, quality work and great prices! I recently had a black/white pic of bloc party lead singer (Kele Okereke) framed. I am more than happy with the end result. read more

Frames!! Muchos Framos!! No body needs to critique my spanish, I know it's legit. Do you know what's also legit? My new sick ass frames in my room. And onto the review... I went here to get some posters framed I bought from Rock Posters in North Beach. I have never gotten anything professionally framed, but I knew I wanted it done right. The french woman who helped me had some great advice for me on what my options were. She helped me stay in my price range, yet was also able to make me happy in keeping the style I was going for. Everybody always talks about how great the owner Lon is. He was busy in the back most of the time, but when he came out to greet me he was incredibly nice and grateful for the business I was giving him. Thank you aspect! read more

Matt and Andrea are so friendly and do amazing, gorgeous work on anything they touch and are very patient helping you through the decision process. Moving from NYC I was worried about finding quality/comparable framers here and they are wonderful. Would highly recommend + Andrea always makes me feel like a close friend, love that :) read more

First of all, let me give a little background about myself. I am not an artist, photographer, or anything professional that has to do with this particular field. Thus, I have no clue what is going on when it comes to custom framing whatsoever. I did however, need an autograph picture framed professionally because I figured that it would not do it any justice without one. After looking around, I noticed that Aspect Framing is around my old neighborhood, and went to check it out. Lon (the owner/framing professional), is a super nice guy, and very professional. I told him what I wanted framed, and he gave me a few suggestions on what might work really well with the picture. He definitely has an eye for these things. I just picked up my picture today, and I am being totally honest when I say that with the frame, it looks 100 times better than it did before. When I gave it to Lon, it was in a page sleeve, and now with the frame, it looks just spectacular. Custom framing of course cost a bit more than buying a frame yourself, but I can tell you that it is worth every penny. Thank You Lon for your help and professionalism. I will definitely come back in the future, and will let my buddies know about your shop. read more