I wish I could do 10 out of 5 stars! I had a great experience with Point of View. Wonderful customer service, the quality of the framing was excellent (I brought in a huge art piece for a canvas stretch/framing and when he was done, it looked like a museum piece) and the prices can't be beat! Literally, I went to SO many framing stores, and JC came in for a small fraction of the price. I'll definitely be coming back, and highly recommend Captured Images for all your framing needs! read more

I had a favorite lithograph that I was afraid was ruined when it got wet in a move. JC was able to flatten out the ripples and frame it in such a way with a mat covering most of the water damage so you really couldn't see it unless you were looking for it. There was a specific type of distressed wooden frame that JC didn't carry, but he got some for me to choose from. It took me awhile to decide on one. Then, I couldn't make up my mind about which color mat to use. JC showed extraordinary patience with me and did a simply beautiful job. After I hang this up over my mantel, I will add a photo. Also, he charged me a price that was way more than fair, and his craftsmanship was flawless. One side benefit I should mention is that he has great jazz playing in the shop and lots of pictures and sculptures to look at. He will get all my framing business from now on. read more

Absolutely the best by every measure, from personalities, to quality of workmanship, and to value.

I have amazing art and JC and Greg make it look even better!!! If you only know the best then you know to bring your art here.

JC was an absolute joy to work with. So knowledgeable and accommodating. I love my framed artwork and look forward to working with him as I acquire more pieces. read more

Excited to update my previous review with more recent artwork framed by JC! I recently purchased a few canvas prints in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As soon as I returned to Oakland in February, I took the pieces right to JC and asked him to frame them for me. I had another wonderful experience working with JC and spending time browsing frames-- it was truly the highlight of my day. JC is welcoming, warm, talented and PATIENT. I am extremely indecisive when it comes to framing and so I greatly appreciate JC taking his time with me and making the process so enjoyable. Can't wait to go back :-) read more

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I do interior design and sell furniture and J.C. by far gave the best service in all of my framing experiences. Great sense of humor, good energy and cool space underneath an art gallery. It's a no brainer! Definitely doing all of my framing here. read more

I have taken more than one piece to JC. His work is not just good, it's perfect. He is pleasant to work with and delivered on time and on budget. I unreservedly recommend him to anyone who needs framing. Look no further. read more

I couldn't be happier with the custom shadowbox job that J.C. did for me. After calling around a bunch of places who told me that they didn't do shadowboxes and a few that would but who charged an arm and a leg, I found this place on yahoo.local. He has a small operation and does all the work himself. I took in my piece and he gave me a quote that was well under his competitors which made me kinda worried. But after talking to him for a while and finding out about his credentials, I decided to trust him with my art. I picked it up today and I have to say that it looks great. The shadowbox is custom made and it is constructed with precision. The frame and matting are a great complement to the art. I would return to J.C. not only for his unbeatable prices, but for his skill of the craft. This is the type of place that once you find, you never need to go anywhere else. Parking sucks and call before you come. $110 for an 9' x 11' custom shadowbox. read more

CJ was patient, helpful and is an excellent framer. I will definitely be back. read more

Highly recommend JC and this shop! JC framed some very large artwork for me a while back, built a custom frame etc with high quality results and very reasonable pricing. Thoroughly enjoyed my interactions as well with JC and the other staff (apologies I'm not remembering your name!) as well. This shop is a high quality establishment with good people and vibes all around. read more

I had to get something framed for work at the very last minute. JC was AMAZING! He found the perfect frame and worked hard to turn around the request quickly, even though he usually requires more time. The price was beyond reasonable and I am looking forward to returning for future framing endeavors - next time with more lead time! p.s. Shopping LOCAL pays again :) read more

JC and his associate, Greg, are two of the nicest, honest, and capable framers in the business. I shopped around for a framer who could handle the stretching and framing of a very large canvas, and JC delivered on quality AND price. The only trade off I had to consider was time - because JC is in demand, there was a bit of a waiting period. That said, it took about three weeks to stretch and frame my art, which wasn't an issue at all considering the price was half that of the competition and JC and Greg were so easy to work with. When I went to pick up the completed art, JC even went out of his way to point out a (very) small part of the frame that didn't fit quite right. He offered to fix the issue in a week or provide a small discount. Had he not mentioned it I would never have noticed, but it just goes to show how honest JC is and how much he prides his work. Would strongly recommend Captured Images to anyone! read more

I needed a repair on a fairly expensive framed painting that had slipped inside the frame. I wanted to make sure I took it to someone who knew what they were doing rather than a random big box like Michael's. J.C was great and very reasonably priced. I'm new to Oakland and wanted to support a small local business. I'd definitely go back for any future framing needs. read more

The owner is extremely nice and sweet. I had to cut one piece of glass I have. His quote on the phone was 'the best deal in town - free'. Not only did he cut my glass, he went out of his way to clean the glass, put it back into the metal frame, and replaced a missing metal spring, all for free. I will definitely bring my future business to him. read more

I had a really good experience here. I had 5 paintings I wanted framed and he did a fantastic job with all of them at a reasonable price. The owner is also super friendly and pleasant to work with, will definitely be back! read more

JC was great! He gave me a fair price and worked closely with me to make my vision come true. He was patient and collaborative. Will come here again :) read more

The moment I step into the frame shop, JC welcomed me with a warm smile, and I knew JC is THE man for the mission! Although it was on a short notice, he made a perfect job in a very short time. My satisfaction is beyond words, and my cousin and his new wife are so happy with their first artwork wedding gift! JC thank you very much, and I highly recommend to anyone to come frame at your place even if they live in Florida :-) read more

JC was great: easygoing, knowledgable, kind. He did a fantastic job framing two pieces for me: one painting and one photograph. I am so happy with the result. As an Oakland resident, I was also glad to support a Black-owned business. I recommend Captured Images highly! read more

This black owned business is a hidden gem right down the stairs from Joyce Gordon Gallery!! J.C. 's exhibit of Art and Frames was beautiful. I'll be back in the meantime I'm spreading the word ;-D read more

Superb locally owned small, black business! He knows everything about framing if you do not so if you already have something in mind or need suggestions, he's your man. I've come here a couple times and he's def become my regular framing guy. I already knew what I wanted for some regular screen prints, but didn't know how I wanted to frame a clay board piece. He showed me a piece that he float mounted and the end result for my clay board was amazing! Prices are pretty typical for pro framing and he'll remember you if you come more than once. I never need my stuff framed super quickly so if you do, you should ask him beforehand what the turnaround time is because sometimes he's pretty busy. His service and quality is worth the wait! read more

I cannot recommend Captured Images Custom Framing highly enough. I worked with JC on two large (45 and 48' +) landscape photographs that needed to be framed -- and I was absolutely floored by JC's expertise, attention and warmth throughout the process. My mom was super excited to get the giant framed print for her home. As soon as I have the budget for my other photographs, I'll be returning to the same shop without hesitation. Can't say enough good things. read more

Went in to get my diploma framed and JC was extremely helpful and friendly. He was more than happy to work with me to get the frame and look that I wanted, and in the end I couldn't have been happier with the way my diploma turned out. Excellent work, great customer service, and a great price! I would definitely recommend JC and Captured Images Custom Framing to anyone who needs custom framing done! read more

I just got my oil painting and I couldn't be happier. J. C did a wonderful job! He was very patient and helped me choose a lovely frame on my budget. I went to A.B before and they were charging me an arm and a leg just to stretch my painting. J. C charged me less than half of the price for the schetching and framing. I will definitely come back! read more

OMG! Beautifully quaint Art Studio on upper level - Custom framing on lower level. Mr. JC is super friendly, tedious in his craftmanship and extremely knowledgeable. He helped me pick out just the right framing for my beautiful artwork. Half the price of what I paid to have a similar piece done elsewhere. Soooooo glad I found this place. read more

Everything always looks great that JC does. The prices are very reasonable. Great service and advice when needed. I have no complaints and will go back. read more

I highly recommend JC. I first went to a different place to get a quote for a canvas stretch for a painting I had purchased. They had quoted me an insane price! I then found Captured Images and met with JC. He looked at my painting and quoted me a reasonable price for a canvas stretch. I picked up my painting a few days ago from JC and was completely happy with the final results. He did an amazing job! I will definitely come here again! read more

The exact kind of small, locally owned business that you want to support. JC is a fantastic man - welcoming, nice, knowledgeable. He clearly knows his craft. He helped me with a slightly unusual request - to swap out blueprints in two large frames. One needed a new mat which he custom cut for me. Beautiful work at a very fair price. I'll definitely be bringing all of my framing project to JC! read more