Lumiere Photo

Happy !!! The walls of Lumiere are taking a little break, but there are so many amazing openings tonight! is featuring the annual Members Show AND hosting a 6x6 making party with Rae Wiggins and Aydin Ture. has a rad show that features all of the photographers featured in 2023 😍 At you can see a beautiful exhibition of new works by and opens The Magic of Light.

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I hope to see you out and about tonight!

Hello! Today I'm backing and bagging these gorgeous prints of paintings by Natasha Chart, and am pretty happy to be surrounded by all of this color. I hear that she will have them available tomorrow for at her studio. Thank you to for your trust in reproducing your art!

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OH HI! Happy New Year! I'm back after a nice little break. I hope you had a nice one too. Check out this MF DOOM piece by When Cielo brought this in, I was pretty pumped! I happen to love both DOOM and Billy, so framing this felt a little kismet 🥹 Cielo is amazing and wanted bold, bright colors that also let the art pop. We opted to float this print on a vibrant yellow, with a double mat in chestnut and a pop of maroon. The blue-green comes in by way of this beveled moulding, which helps to bounce your eye right back to the art. I love how this turned out! Thank you to Cielo for the fun time. And remember, ALL CAPS.

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Thank you all for a truly lovely year!
See you in 2024!

Hiiiii. It's that time of year for custom mats and ready made frames to shine. It's also the last day to see Small Show!
I'll be making Christmas miracles happen from 10-6 today 🖼️🎅🎄

Thursday's Child, by Robert Marx.
A little while ago, Michele brought this gorgeous print in for the whole to do. She knew she wanted a charcoal mat, and that was about it. We found the gray with just the perfect amount of warmth, and added a fillet for good measure. The notched detail of the frame mimics the stripes the figure is wearing, and the elongated mat margins add a bit of deserved pomp. Finished with museum glass, Thursday's Child is protected for perpetuity. Thank you to Michele for the pleasure of working on this!

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Oh hello. About a week ago, Larry brought in this beautiful work by OVSKA. "Still Life Under A Blue Sky", is a collage on wood panel and it is absolutely stunning. We looked at a few black and metallic finish frames, but none of them were 'it'. Everything that should make sense, just felt flat and generic. So, I went to wall and pulled the blonde maple burl 😍 The tonality and movement of the wood pattern draws the eye to the center of the collage, while also providing a softer stopping point. I then used a spacer and museum glass for perfect clarity and UV protection. I love how this turned out. Thank you Larry!

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Hello! Check out, Morning Storm, by Mike English. A few weeks ago, Mike uploaded his file over at lumierephoto.com. He specified he would like his print on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl paper and that he wanted it to be 30x15, both fabulous choices. Joe made his print, and then it was off to me for the classic exhibition frame treatment— a white mat, and a black frame. This presentation allows for the focus to be entirely on the photo, with the framing interacting as little as possible. This stunner is headed off to Image City Photography Gallery, as part of their annual juried exhibition, The Magic of Light. Thank you to Mike for the trust! This was a great collab. The Magic of Light opens on 1/2, with a reception on 1/5.



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Happy Saturday! 🎄🎁
Jim brought in his correspondence with Chester Gould—what a treat it was to work on this! We opted for a double float mount/ pedestal mount combo for these precious objects, keeping it clean with white on white. The fun came through by way of this aqua beveled moulding, which angles the viewer in, and of course museum glass was used for perfect clarity and protection. Thank you, Jim for bringing in awesome things!

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Happy Friday! 🎁 A few weeks ago, Emma brought this delightful snapshot of her Grandma in for the whole to do. The deckled edge of the photo definitely called for a float mount, so I opted for this pedestal treatment. Both the top mat and snapshot are slightly elevated, creating space and depth. I went with a generous mat border, in order to give both space as well as a sense of importance to the subject. Just look at her! She's amazing. This blonde burl frame is perfect, as it subtly nods to the pattern on the swimsuit and lends a sense of timelessness. Finished with museum glass, this snapshot is now the heirloom it was meant to be. Thank you Emma! I loved this project.

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It's also the last day to order custom framing for under the tree!

Oh hello. Let's take a moment to appreciate this calming scene—I would love to there right now with a book.
Steve likes things pretty simple and with absolutely no frills, don't even try it. So when Arlie brought this in for him, I knew the drill. This work is so inviting, that using white felt far too stark and alienating. Instead, we opted for a muted khaki, which pulls at the subtle mid tone from the center of the print. I also used a weighted top and bottom for the matting, that nods to the pictorialists, their often natural subject matter, and their presentation. Historic and modern looking! The narrow, ebonized walnut frame acts as a great stopping point, while also drawing you back into the center of the print. Museum glass saves the day with perfect clarity and UV protection. Sometimes no frills can look so 💅💅💅 Thank you to Arlie and Steve!

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Tomorrow is the last day for custom framing for under the tree 😬🎄

Wednesday shop views👀
The season is in full swing here, and I've been framing so many awesome things that I unfortunately can't show you 🎁🎄🎅
Just a reminder that this Friday, 12/15 is the cut off for custom moulding for under the tree!

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Hello! Just a heads-up that the order cut off for custom framing is this Friday, 12/15! Bonus pic of my little dog, Matilda Jane, guarding the tree at all costs.

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Oh hello.

Check out this noble mister. He is so statley, that an 8ply mat with an exaggerated weight were the way to go. The heavy bottom adds height and importance, and the 8ply is just really nice sometimes. A narrow, distressed moulding was used both in order to nod to the medium of the art, as well as add a bit of warmth. Finished with museum glass for perfect clarity and UV protection. A truly fitting tribute to the very best boy🐾

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We made it! Happy Friday 🕎🎄
Literacy Rochester has been reenergizing their space and preparing for their 60th Anniversary Open House for quite some time. Thanks to them, I've had the pleasure of housing and framing some real Rochester historical gems. Take this delightful drawing. Done in the 90's, this little rendering was stored folded, but safe otherwise. We went full Christmas whimsy with a stacked frame in weathered red, topped by a leafed silver with a red relief 🎅
Finished with museum glass and spacers, Santa's train to Literacy Station is protected for perpetuity.

Literacy Rochester is hosting their 60th Anniversary Open House Thursday, December 14th from 4:30-7:30. Thank you to Josh and Literacy Rochester for trusting me with your treasures!

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Happy First Night! 🕎

A few weeks ago, Arlie brought in this calming scene for the whole to do. We opted for a float mount, in order to show the deckle edge of the paper and to give the piece some space. The scene is so soft, that we extended that vibe into the frame—the white wash and slight bevel invite the viewer in and to stay awhile. I then finished with museum glass for that perfect clarity and UV protection. So beautiful. Thank you Arlie!

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Look at how lovely this print by turned out! When Anthony brought this in, it had fallen off the wall and the previous frame was a bit damaged. He decided on a full glow up, and I'm so glad he did. We landed on a pale yellow-green top mat, with just a peep of black underneath. This anchors the figure, while also giving space. The wide, traditional style of the frame adds weight and importance to the subject.
Enjoy your new office art Anthony, thank you for coming in. And thanks to Ya'qub for making beautiful work!

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Happy Tuesday 🎁
Check out this year's food drive haul! Thanks to you, all of this will be headed to The People's Pantry for them to distribute to our community. Thank you so much for supporting the good work The People's Pantry does all year round.
Check out .pantry.rochester to learn more.

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A new just dropped👀
This beauty is one of many NEW pieces added to Small Show for tonight!
As you know, we share our parking lot with the Auditorium Theatre, just let Mary know you're headed to Lumiere and she'll let you in without charge! See you all tonight!!!

Happy !!!
There are so many great art events happening tonight, and I hope Lumiere is on your list of places to stop. We'll be celebrating Small Show tonight from 6-9, with snacks, wine and friends.

I'll be making the space look lovely and framing your things from 10-5 today 🖼️🎄

Enjoy some shelfies!
In addition to adorable holiday prints, I am so happy to be carrying collage prints by the very best as well as stickers, bookmarks and handmade journals by the other very best ! The tapes, archival boxes, and boxed papers have all been restocked, while the 'in a pinch' frames are thinning out. 😬

Today is the last day of the food drive for The People's Pantry. Donate non-perishable for a little framing discount.

Tomorrow is First Friday and I can't wait to celebrate Small Show!

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Happy Wednesday! It is that time of year where I can't really post about most of what I am working on 🕎🎄

But I will show you this shelf. And remind you that in addition to custom framing, you can get most of your diy framing supplies here too. And that Small Show has a second art party this !!! And lastly, tomorrow is the final day to donate to the food drive for The People's Pantry.

That's a whole lot. 10-6 today! 🎅

Hello! It's Tuesday and I'm back at the shop unpacking from the fun of Sunday. Thank you to and for hosting such a rad holiday market! Framing art directly in front of a firetruck for the day was wild.

It's also Giving Tuesday and the last few days of our food drive to benefit The People's Pantry.
Show some love to our pals .pantry.rochester
and so many more organizations doing important and amazing things for the community.
Thank you for all that you do!

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Hello! I'm packing up my work station for the day and will be at Artisan Works from 12-4 for an amazing event! I'll be joining over 100 other artisans for an immersive shopping experience. You can find Lumiere behind the Christmas door, in the firetruck room. Prints, mats, frames, all of it!
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What an awesome Small Business Saturday. From the bottom of my heart, Thank You! I look forward to working on all of the rad framing projects you brought in, and Joe will be busy with capturing and printing for a good while.
Your trust and support means the world.

Thank you.

She is risen.
Once Christmas Dolly comes out, you know things are pretty serious.
Happy Small Business Saturday! The playlist is ready and the shop is decked out in sparkles and Christmas magic to welcome you.

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Lumiere is keeping it merry and bright this season. Scroll through to see what's in store for Small Business Saturday!
See you 11/25 from 10-4🎄🎅🦌🛷

Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you have a lovely day. Be safe and have fun, and I'll see you Saturday at 10!

Hello! It's the day before the big day🦃 Do you have family in town and are looking for something to do? Small Show might be neat to check out! With over 90 artists and 300 works, there is quite literally, something for everyone to enjoy.

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Oh hello. A few weeks ago, Holly brought in this beautiful painting done by her friend. She knew she wanted a shiny, chrome-like frame, but that was about it. We looked at over matting, but it just didn't feel right. Floating was definitely the way to go, but on what? The whites, grays and blacks just weren't hitting. Enter my secret weapon, deep yellow-green! This color really pulls out the warmth in the grays of the both the paper and the tones of the painting. We then landed on this moulding—which is shiny and chrome-like, but also has movement that nods to the art. Another excellent collab with Holly! Thank you for bringing in cool things!

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And 10-3 tomorrow 🦃

We made it! Happy Saturday ☀️
Check out this map of Edinburgh that Annie brought in. After some sussing, we decided on a single deep, yellow-green rag mat. The tone of the mat helps to ground the high and low contrast areas of the map, all while being the perfect neutral. And the narrow, antique white moulding was just the all around right choice.

Thank you to Annie for bringing this lovely project in!

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Happy Friday! ☔
A few weeks ago, Annalisa brought this fabulous needlepoint in for framing.We immediately knew that this moulding made with love by
was the perfect choice. The way the block pattern compliments the negative space in the needlework— perfection 🥹
This beauty is finished with museum glass for the best clarity and protection.

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Donate to the food drive for 20% off your custom framing now through the 30th! 🥫

Enjoy some shop looks. The food drive for The People's Pantry is going strong! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. From now until the 30th, donate non-perishable food or toiletries and receive 20%off your custom framing order!

Small Show is on view until 12/22. So many beautiful works to see!

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Happy Wednesday! ☀️
There has been a lot going on in the shop the past few days—including proofing and making prints of this perfect painting by Mike Geglia.

Joe did an awesome job with the capture and color matching of this beauty. These prints are made with Moab Entrada paper, allowing for the subtleties and softness of the original to be present.

To see more of Mike's work, check out Small Show now through 12/22!

Thank you .painter! Always a pleasure.

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Happy Saturday. And, Happy Grand Opening Day !!!

Awhile back, Jenny and Albert brought in many wonderful things for framing. This photo from the August 18th, 2019 Hong Kong Protest March was one of them.☔
We opted for blue-black silk matting, with just a peek of yellow. The texture and the direction of the silk lends a gentle nod to the rain, while the yellow provides hopeful optimism. And the yellow frame was just an absolute must in this case.

Congratulations to Jenny and Albert! Their hard work and love of their community is inspiring. Pop on out to to celebrate and see their beautiful shop!

Happy Friday! Enjoy some shop views 👀
Today I get to to a few float mounts, an awesome cross stitch, and fit some great local art.
Small Show ison view and looking gorgeous—you should come see for yourself! And the Food Drive is going strong. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far 💕

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Oh hi. A few weeks ago, Alexis brought this stunning Pavel Banka work into the shop. She wanted it to be a focul point in her space, while not looking out place among natural stone and warm wood tones. Upping the warmth in the matting allows for the full tonality of the gray to shine through. The clean, walnut frame finishes the work nicely, without creating drastic finite edge. Finished with museum glass for the best clarity and UV protection. Stunning!

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Hello! I have never fixed my mat cutter more than in the last 2 days. Cool news is, now I know how to do all of that. I don't want to get behind, so I am just going to remind you that Small Show is on view through 12/22.

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Happy Tuesday! While the shop is looking pretty cute, the food drive basket— well she could use some help 😬
From now until Nov. 30th, donate non-perishable food and/or toiletries and receive 20% off your custom framing!
A win/win imo.

There are lots of different projects going on this week, back to it!

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Don't forget to vote!

What an amazing opening night! Both the shop and space were bustling, wine and snacks enjoyed, and conversations and connections made. Thank you to all who came out and celebrated art, community and fun. Didn't make it? That's ok. Small Show is on view Tues-Fri 10-6 and Saturdays 10-2 now until 12/22! And we'll have another art party on 12/1💕.

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The People's Pantry food drive is in full swing until 11/30!