About the studio
A small bench where framing is treated as part of the work, not an afterthought.
Northlight Frames started as a corner of a shared studio and grew into its own space. We work with photographers, painters, and people who simply want a piece of their life on the wall done properly.
We keep the shop small on purpose. Every frame is measured, cut, and fitted here, so we can be careful with the things people trust us with — a grandparent's watercolour, a first exhibition print, a child's drawing that matters more than any of them.
Good framing should be quiet. When it is done well, you notice the work and not the frame around it. That is what we aim for on every piece that comes through the door.
What we care about
Materials that last
Archival mats, reversible mounting, and glazing chosen to protect the work for the long run.
Honest estimates
A written quote before anything is cut, with the trade-offs explained in plain terms.
Local and small
One bench, real people, and work that stays in the shop from measuring to fitting.