The Frame Shop

Fantastic local frame shop on the corner of Main and Berry in Norman. If a huge national chain (Michael's or Hobby Lobby, for example) has sent you a coupon in the mail advertising 70% off (or more), don't be fooled! The Frame Shop's prices are the same as those places with the coupons. So, try a local joint for your custom framing needs.I have had 2 things framed at The Frame Shop and loved them both. One was a professional document and the other was a piece of sports memorabilia. The owner is very helpful in deciding what types of mats and frames to choose. Also, when you look around the store, there is some very creative stuff. They have a ton of experience and it shows in the final product. I will take everything I need framed to The Frame Shop, very glad I found them.

My husband purchased an etching on our honeymoon in Spain to give to me on our one-year anniversary and I took it here to be framed. I considered going to one of the chains, but decided against it with something this important to me. The Frame Shop did a great job, I am so pleased! They patiently explained the different glass options and associated costs, made frame suggestions at several price points, and gave honest opinions on whether I should add matting, museum glass, etc. I chose a frame with etching that echoed the Moorish designs we saw in Spain and cannot tell you enough how pleased I am with the final product. Initially I thought I would add matting, but did not on their advice. They said if I was not happy with how it looked to just bring it back in, but it turned out beautifully! I have a number of other things I've been putting off framing that I will definitely bring here.

We had over $1,200 in new frames and re-frames several pictures from this company. We were pleased with all but the last one. When we picked up our last 2 pictures we were in tears. Our picture of Jesus Praying at Gethsemane. The picture was about 60+ years old and was in pristine condition. We loved it and asked for the glass to be changed to museum quality glass so it wouldn't glare so much. There was nothing wrong with the picture frame. We told him that when we dropped it off. When we picked it up we began seeing cracks in all the corners and BIG chunks of the frame were missing. The back of the picture was cheap and coming apart. The old paper was still attached and falling off. We brought this to the owners attention and he became defensive, ugly and so unprofessional. He said it was like that. We told him we had a picture of it and he said well it wasn't prior to him taking it from us. He was so hot and a different man. It was so sad to see him lie that he was so ashamed and couldn't tell us the truth.If we brought this in this condition any frame company wouldn't re-frame it and would make all kinds of notes about it being in poor condition. We discussed the horrible condition this picture looked when we picked it up. This is a picture of Jesus and despite us trying to talk to this man he continued to lie to our face. We could not have him work on this picture or replace the frame as it was everything against what Jesus teaches us in His commandments. We were in shock because of the way he behaved and lied then the damage Jesus' picture. Did he hate Jesus so much he could not be respectful to His picture? I left crying in tears, tears that someone would treat a picture of Jesus that way. He cannot be trusted with any of our pictures again. God have mercy on his soul. We forgive the store owner. This is now between Him and God. God knows the truth and the truth will set this owner free. Look at the pictures and you decide.

I just picked up 3 new pieces done at The Frame Shop, and 3 of my existing pieces that needed attention. In one photo, they replaced glass to eliminate glare, and then decided to add foam board backing and a new mat, at no charge, just so it would look "right" for me. Making the appropriate frame selection is so important and the taste level and workmanship of the owner makes everything he does stand apart. He gave several options and price points, and recommended those things he felt would make a big difference. The work was done promptly and impeccably, carefully wrapped and loaded in my car safely. if you have photos, documents, or artwork that you want to stand out and also endure the test of time, bring it to The Frame Shop for recommendations. You'll be glad you did.