As a lifelong lover of both art & horror, I couldn't resist attending an Art of The Living Dead art…read moreshow in my neighborhood for Halloween! So much talent but one piece immediately caught my eye, and from the moment I saw it, I knew it was coming home with me! The painting's composition is absolutely mesmerizing. I might be a little biased since teal is one of my favorite colors--but the way Boris uses it here is just perfect. Boris' use of teal to outline the zombie's hair and body creates a striking contrast against the more subdued tones of the piece. This teal is rich yet ethereal, giving the figure an almost otherworldly presence--like a spectral being suspended between life and death. It feels like the subject exists in both worlds at once, capturing that perfect eerie beauty that defines this genre of art. Equally impressive is the background. The black-and-white contrast feels both simple and complex at once, complementing the figure perfectly. There's something about how it pops against both a black and white wall--it's like the piece takes on a life of its own, shifting and changing with the light. The high-contrast backdrop lets the figure breathe and stand out without ever feeling overwhelming. But what really sets this piece apart are the glowing yellow eyes. They draw you in immediately--at first, they seem almost surreal, like they have an inner light of their own. In natural daylight, the eyes have a subtle, almost hypnotic glow, but when I light candles in the room, the effect is even more striking. The eyes seem to flicker with an eerie intensity that perfectly matches the dark mood of the painting. It's rare to find a piece of art that evolves with the time of day and the light in the room, but this one does, offering something new every time I look at it. I love Boris' work so much that I've already put down a deposit for another piece, and I can't say enough about how amazing the process has been. Boris has kept me in the loop every step of the way, making sure I have the opportunity to give feedback and request any changes before the piece is finalized and fully paid for. It's a rare experience to work with an artist who truly values collaboration and ensures that you're as excited about the final piece as they are. This painting isn't just something you hang on your wall--it becomes a part of your space, a presence that shifts with the light and always keeps you engaged. It's rare to find a work that feels alive in that way, and that's exactly what this piece does. I can't wait to see what the next one brings, but for now, this one is absolutely priceless.

Wanted to give my parents something special for Christmas after having to put their (our) dog yogi…read moredown. Found Boris on Facebook through a mutual friend. From the moment I contacted him this process to get this beautiful dog portrait done was quick and seamless. Came out absolutely perfect. Captured our beautiful Yogi Bear. Highly recommend. What an amazing talent he has.

Mark is truly an amazing designer, He is detailed, knowledgeable, honest and easy to work with…read more Mark has great insight making your dream kitchen, bath, home, into a reality. His years of experience has taught me much about seeing things from a different angel. No matter how big or small your project he works with you on every detail while staying within your budget. Without a doubt Mark is one of the most professional and knowledgeable designers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I rate Mark a 10 across the board!!!

Hal is such a great resource when it comes to all of your printing needs. He has always made…read morequality items for my students and is fast and reliable. Hal's prices are affordable for all, and he really gives 100% of his attention to your project.

Have had a couple of things framed here, never disappointed. A small shop on Second Avenue, the…read moreowner is always willing to help/suggest frames to go with the work. Wide variety of frames to choose from and the price is also pretty decent. Turn around depending on the work is about a week. I've also had the work delivered to my door but I don't live too far away from the shop. Definitely my local go to spot for my framing needs!

This is my favorite frame shop. Bob has a huge selection of frames and a great eye. I have a lot of…read moreart in my home and I'm picky, and he does an excellent job all around. There's cool art for sale in his shop, too. His prices are reasonable.

I hope L&I stays in business forever. I really do. In the…read moreday of digital, it's hard to find a good lab that has such a wide array of services. I did Fuji Velvia C-6 and Fuji 160C C-41 development with them. Quality is great, service is fast (within 3 hours), you can customize the parameters and they will do virtually everything you need. Drum scans, prints, retouching, etc. L&I does it all. Conveniently located in the heart of the Manhattan "photo district". The prices are reasonable too.

I tried alot of bigger labs. I met alot of assholes at those places too. I don't shoot mega budget…read morespreads these days, and even if I did, I wouldn't send my assistant to Baboo either. L&I is down-to-earth, no-bullshit kinda place. The chemistry is right and they have my stuff ready on-time. Those are the ONLY 2 things a lab should be held to. I don't bump into Joyce Tennyson there, but she hasn't made a fresh image in 20 years. Being a big shot is overrated.

I honestly can't say enough about my experiences working with Bitfire. I have had the pleasure of…read moreworking with them for about 2 years now and they always deliver. Bitfire does all our printing at work and they're always gorgeous. Literally everyone I have ever sent one of our prints to compliments us on the quality. It doesn't stop there though, this is basically a one stop shop. Clint is amazing - he set up our whole storage system and every time I need help figuring out the crazy complication of networks and backups he always comes to the rescue. The retouching is also top notch - on set retouching too! It is pretty clear working with the folks here that they not only are professional but they 100% know what they are talking about and aren't going to mislead you. All in all Bitfire gets an A+, I highly recommend anyone in the photo industry working with them; you won't be disappointed!

I cannot recommend Bitfire Studios more highly as an event space. Everything from the staff to the…read morespace to the accessibility and versatility are top notch. I recently found Bitfire Studios online when looking for a space to hold a fundraising event for the 30th Anniversary of my theater company, Artistic New Directions. My initial conversations were with the wonderful and informative Celeste, who provided me with all the space details, and scheduled a same-day location walkthrough. Upon my arrival I met the owner, Clint Hild, who was extremely gracious, and the two of them walked me through the space. My requirements, while not elaborate, called for a video presentation, live auction and event space, as well as stationary food and bar areas. Clint and Celeste happily discussed ways to rearrange the space, showed me the Apple and PC ready projector and screen, and discussed how to make the white cyc work as a presentation area. Over the next few weeks, any questions I had were promptly and enthusiastically answered, and I was able to schedule as many walkthroughs for my planning team as we needed, often with very little advance notice. It was the second or third time I visited the space that I met another of Clint's rock star staff members, Lauryn, who became my liaison for the rest of the planning period. On the day of the event Lauryn was on hand during setup, coordinating with me and my team to ensure we had everything we needed, helping me set up my iPhone to the stereo system, as well as our wireless mic. She even produced a pair of Bose speakers to hook up to the computer presenting the video, once we realized my speakers were not sufficient to fill the space! As the event began, Celeste took over those responsibilities, checking in with me throughout the evening, ensuring we were well taken care of and supported. Despite my objections, she even insisted on helping us break down the event and clean up after the party! Our photographer for the evening had a blast working at Bitfire, snapping great shots of our guests on the white cyc, adding a feeling of fun and sophistication to the evening. From the Board of Directors, the sponsors and donors, to the guests and volunteers, hands down it was regarded as the very best event Artistic New Directions has ever had, and that is in large part because Bitfire Studios provided the ideal space and staff for the event. The professionalism and ease of dealing with Clint, Celeste, and Lauryn, combined with the beauty of the studio, made my experience planning and executing our event not only painless, but downright enjoyable. I will absolutely be calling them again for m

Docutrend is a terrific company to work with! Always responsive and great technicians.read more

Terrible sales service. Anything I have every asked for has always been a problem. Save your self…read moretime and aggravation and find another copy leasing service.

This framers were amazing! Only stumbled across them by chance but the work on a shadow box piece…read moredisplaying a sports programme, photos and tickets was amazing! And the cost was about 1/3 of what I was quoted by te other framers (one being micheals). They offered plenty of guidance and used artistic licence in a very clever way til improve on the piece I needed in a hurry. They also rushed through the order to be ready for my anniversary.

I took a piece in to get framed, picked out an expensive and in my opinion a bit overpriced frame…read morebut I accepted the price. I gave specific instructions on how NOT to frame the piece. Must have repeated it 7 or 8 times. When I go to pick it up it was done exactly how I told them NOT to do it. I expressed my concern and there was no remorse, no apology, just "it looks great" and "that was the only way to do it". I've been getting custom frames made for 25 years. This was the first and last time I will use these amateurs.