Gallery 53

There is a reason why Gallery 53 is so highly rated; the customer service is fantastic!
I came in about 20min before they were going to close up for the day with two large prints I was hopping to get framed. I was instantly greeted by Ali who could not have been nicer or more accommodating. He asked me what kind of frame I was looking for and I looked at him dumbfounded; I hadn’t really even considered what I wanted… I just knew I wanted them framed!
Ali was patient and very helpful as we switched between black frames then white and finally landed on a nice wooden frame. He was not at all annoyed at my indecisiveness and was very reassuring that the finished product was going to come out beautiful. And I completely trust him.
Also, I echo everyone else here who mentions that he treats you like he knows you. My boyfriend and I were about to leave with a huge poster attached to a piece of cardboard (it was what we had brought our prints on… strange I know).
Ali knew we were about to head to the grocery store and he offered to let us keep the poster/​cardboard there until we picked up our framed prints so that we wouldn’t have to carry it around with it.
Thank you Gallery 53 for going above and beyond. We are picking up the prints today. I will post pictures to show you all the final product!

I came here in a pinch when I had about 3 days to get a huge print framed. Ali was super helpful and patient with me since I had zero idea what I wanted or where to begin. He gave great suggestions and ultimately helped me decide exactly what would look best. They also accommodated my very tight timeline. Definitely recommend :)

Ali at Gallery 53 is as good as it gets!
He is helpful, honest and reliable. Very easy to work with — taking pictures and emailing when I was not able to pop in and see the different frames to choose from. Allowing me to pay via the telephone.
He treats you like he has known you for years!
The work is also exceptional. He knows exactly what he is doing when it comes to printing, framing and matting. Fully trust him to do what he thinks is best and form the pieces of art!
Highly recommend Ali and Gallery 53!

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I called Gallery 53 because a nearby highly rated frame shop was curt and impolite to me on the phone (I assume it was because my project would not net them a lot of money).
Although I was a first time customer, Ali he treated me as though I would expect to be treated if I were a lifelong customer. He could not have been nicer nor more accommodating. The excellence of his craftsmanship was matched only by the quality of his character. His quote was fair and the final price was lower AND he expedited the whole process for me because it was a gift I needed to be completed quickly. From meeting him to project completion was 3 days and that’s only because he had to order the frame and I didn’t have my material ready to be framed until the day he did it. Will definitely be a loyal customer! Thanks.
This is my first Unilocal review and I am only writing it because it is extremely warranted.

I came to Gallery 53 with a unique fabric cut out to frame and Ali was beyond helpful. He selected just the right mat to serve the backdrop for my piece and was right on with the choice of frame as well. Not only does he have a keen eye for color and detail, he is such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him for any kind of framing project!

I came to Gallery 53 with a rather unique request to mount some antiques in a shadowbox, one of them a rather odd shape. Not only did they go over with me all my options and ask questions about specific handling/​care of the antiques, but they also seemed rather excited by the challenge that the project presented, as it required different mounting technique than they would usually use. Aside from being unbelievably friendly and accommodating, the piece turned out better than I could have possibly expected. They even finished it a day earlier than I said I needed it. I could not have had a better experience here, and will definitely be back if I need anything else framed.

Gallery 53 does top-​notch custom framing, and the staff is very helpful at picking the right frame and explaining the different options available. Prices are reasonable for the high level of service provided. I’ve had prints framed at Dick Blick and Sam Flax, and there is no comparison — the finished product from Gallery 53 looks much better.
The owner also collects and displays some incredible B&W photography in the gallery, including Keith Carter, Paul Caponigro, Henri Silberman and Sondra Wampler among others. I’ve been a loyal customer for over 10 years for good reason!