I am fortunate to have a mother who is incredibly talented at needlework. Over the years, she has…read morespent countless hours recreating masterpieces by Klimt and Vermeer. For a long time, we struggled to find a framer who matched her level of dedication. We used to visit neighborhood craft stores where we'd pay a premium for subpar work, all while feeling immense stress leaving behind a piece she had labored over for a year. Finding Kent and Karla was a total game-changer. My parents, who split their time in Canada, have now trusted them with our family's entire collection for years. Kent has an extraordinary eye for detail. He doesn't just pick a frame that "matches"; he selects materials that perfectly complement the texture and tone of the tapestry. His stretching technique is flawless--the work is taut, vibrant, and truly comes to life. Her most recent piece, Vermeer's The Milkmaid, was framed so beautifully that it looks eerily like the original I saw at the Rijksmuseum. If you have high-value or sentimental art that requires a master's touch, look no further.

Used yelp to see if there were any great framing shops I may not have known about, and KENT jumped…read moreto the top of the list and is but a short drive away. I took my ukiyo-e print to them, and they couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. It began well: I said "this is special, so I'd like to use the museum quality good stuff" and they said "that's all we ever use," so I knew I was in good hands. The finished product looked terrific (I'd post a pic, but it's under wraps until Christmas) and was, given how busy they are, relatively swiftly done, in about two/three weeks.

The Bill Reid Gallery downtown is a premier art gallery show casing aboriginal / indigenous art…read morefrom the Northwest Coast. Bill Reid was a master artist (of many talents) who brought aboriginal art to the public & the world in way prior to his works were aboriginal art was mostly ignored or never really seen in importance to Canada's history. One of his most famous pieces is located at YVR Vancouver International Airport - the famous Jade Canoe sculpture. It has appeared in many travelers photos as they pass through the airport - one not to miss. The Bill Reid Gallery is small museum but is a must check out, whenever you're in downtown Vancouver. Do not expect the same experience like at the Natural History Museum (NYC or London) nor the Met, which requires hours of time to get through. The BRG is way smaller. Budget to spend at least an hour here. I enjoyed the displays & was actually quite impressed with what I saw. If you're heavy into art & native history, I'd highly recommend a visit out to the University of British Columbia to check out the Museum of Anthropology. See my review.

Nice place to learn about indigenous art. Kind of dull if you aren't interested in art or history…read more Nice gift shop at the end, and some beautiful totem poles and wood statues.

Of the frame shops in Vancouver that I would consider professional grade, Framagraphic offered me…read morethe best price. The workmanship was stellar.

My experience with Framagraphic has been extremely frustrating. I went in and initially was served…read moreby Andrew I believe. He was great in helping us pick the right frame and had a lot of patience. When I came to pick it up 2 weeks later, unfortunately, they had framed it with another frame than the one I had picked... Mistakes happen, and I am in no rush, so I am still ok at this point. The man (Gerry I believe) did not apologize one single time, but ok. I show them the photo of the one I had picked. I also send it by email at their request. Then ensues a bunch of confusing emails where they tell me to bring the frame back to the store... The frame never left the store and is still in their possession so I'm very confused at this point. They say they will put a rush on it. Which was a lie, because it took them 2 other weeks to get it done. So a month later, I go in to pick up my frame. The man opens the kraft paper it's wrapped in... and AGAIN, it's the wrong frame. I told them and their response was "well, that's the darkest one we have." I keep showing them the photo of the one I had picked, but somehow nobody in the store is able to find that frame anymore. At this point I didn't want to deal with those people anymore. No one ever apologized and they asked me to pay full price... I asked for a discount and they eventually agreed to to a $50 discount on a $200 overall amount. I just paid and took the wrong frame home... I will never use their services again. It's not even about the mistake itself, but rather about the total lack of care and apologies. Very bad customer service.

I took a print there before CoVid and now they seem to have closed there doors and run away. With…read moremy pre paid framed art Not happy

One of the things about places located on Denman Street is how long it's been there. The foot…read moretraffic on the actual street is highly seasonal making it not the easiest area in the city to keep a business going. In the almost decade and a half I've lived in Vancouver, most of it in the West End, Fast Frames has been there, and in my opinion for good reason. Alas it was a friend with a penchant for collecting old LIFE magazines; he started to frame some of the more expensive ones for himself, and as gifts for his partner. This is where I learned how beautiful yet expensive framing is but how almost like a tattoo once you have something framed if you only do it once you're fine but if you go back for more you quickly find yourself almost hoping for something worthy of framing to come by. When the need to frame hits, this is where you want to go. I've had three pieces done here so far and a little bridy told me i'll have another one rather soon. I also damaged one in a tantrum of mass destruction and was floored when it cost only $20.00 to have it repaired. The mostly long standing staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and aren't pushy, they want you happy, they will work with you to ensure that the vision of how you see your piece framed comes to life.

I only had a few minutes, so I just poked my head in to scan the place but Wendy was so warm and…read morewelcoming that I could not stop at the door. We talked about the artist, his photography and national parks. She was so lovely to talk with I could have stayed all afternoon. This Gallery features the photographs and digital artwork of Barry Haines. He also teaches Photoshop workshops. The pieces are well paired with mats and beautifully framed.

This is the place to take both regular frameing jobs and the challenging ones other shops are…read moreafraid of. I had a 5 foot by 7 foot work by Attila Richard Lucas that needed special glass so it would not be too heavy to hang. 'No problem ' said Mr Tan; and he ordered it in. Most recently I had a delicate water colour of orchids in a chinese pot, that I bought in San Francisco, and Phillip demonstrated that special eye in guiding me to the right, mat, under mat, and frame to draw out the subtle colours in the work. I usually go in with a general idea of what I want; and Phillip never fails to guide me to the best execution possible. He has done 6 or 7 jobs for me over the years, and every one still looks fresh in presentation. I would not go anyplace else.

Best framer in town! Phillip Tran is so professional and has the best eye…read more He is also excellent at stretching over canvas if you buy any cool art overseas. 10/10 recommend

Great place to get your passport photo done. I got my old ones from Blacks years ago (no wonder…read morethey went out of business!) and they were so bad that I have had border agents LAUGH at my photo because I looked like I was having a very rough day. Stumbled upon Superbest Photos on Yelp and it was conveniently located downtown. Went on my lunch break to get my passport photos done and what a difference!!! They use professional lighting here so you don't look like you have perma-RBF since you can't smile in passport photos anymore. They also took multiple shots and let me pick the best one. Service was great and fast and honestly the best passport photos I have had in a while. I recently came back to get my headshots done, also very happy with the results. Anthony was great and really made sure I was happy with the results. They have a $49 option without retouching, and a $99 option with retouching included. Anthony actually told me I probably didn't need the $99 option (awww!) and I was very happy with the final product. I got the photos the same day, an hour later and he made sure the lighting was good! I remember getting my passport photos and school photos done waaaay back in the day in studios like this, so not only was it a nostalgic experience, but also phenomenal service and a great business overall. They also have their Yelp award proudly displayed and I can see why. If you are reading this review, I urge you to get your photo done here, this is a great way to support a good local business and there is truly a big difference to what you will get from a LD or Shoppers!

Visited SuperBest for passport photos based on a quick Yelp search that turned it up as the top…read morerated business. My visit was very pleasant, efficient, and I can see why the high star rating is consistent for this business. Anthony is a professional who has been in business here since 1990! You can see from the many photos, thank you notes, and certificates on display that he is involved with his community and strives for quality in his work. This is certainly a business I can get behind supporting. Show some love if you're in the market for passport photos or a business/professional portrait :)

John gave us not only our family photos of 2014 but one of the most memorable evenings our family…read morehas had. He chose a gorgeous location that really highlighted the beauty that is Alberta. John's lighthearted personality made it really easy to unwind and have fun. Which gave us the best family portraits we've ever had. His eye for placement was perfect. My children are years away from wedding bells. But you better believe we are using Te Amo even if we have to fly him in. I highly recommend Te Amo Photography and photographer John Cruz.