Port Douglas Picture Framing has been Australia’s leading picture framing and photo framing company since 2001. Australian-owned and operated, Port Douglas Picture Framing started as a small business manufacturing and selling framed pictures in Port Douglas. After over 18 years and over 9,000 satisfied customers, we provide an ever-growing range of picture framing, artwork, and photo services to companies, museums, and individuals. 

Whether we’re dealing with beloved family photos or large corporate organisations, our Australia wide custom artwork and photo printing and picture framing service specialise in providing the highest quality products at very reasonable prices.

Our straightforward to use online photo printing service means you can shop from the comfort of your own home. You can buy stock image art prints for your household or AirBNB, mount your photos on acrylic, make canvas prints, and create your collages.

Places to find stock images to decorate your space.

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Making your custom artwork stand-out

We frame sporting memorabilia, certificates and CDs, and much more. We also have a broad range of framing accessories as well as mirrors, ready-made frames.

At Port Douglas Picture Framing, we know how precious your memories are. We offer Australia wide and provide local pickups, whether you are after local photo framing or wanted some custom picture frames delivered free to loved ones or clients anywhere in Australia. We handle all clients orders with the care and professionalism you would expect as a local.

All custom artwork is carried out in-house from our workshop in Craiglie. 

All Australian made and sourced, especially our preferred suppliers.

Lastly, making your custom artwork is a delicate blend of Art and Inspiration. We assist you through every aspect of the framing process. We’ll help you decide which mounting, frame and printing suit your needs best for your environment.

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The benefits of using artwork in the workplace are considerable: offices are decorated anyway. Art pleases and motivates the workforce; enables a company to project a positive image and act as a promoter, sponsoring artists; and last but not least, accurate buying can provide a possible investment.

1. Artwork in the workplace enhances the company image

Firstly, an arts program provides clues about your company — its taste, financial status, relationship to the community, and appreciation of the relationships between business, design, and the fine arts.

The company’s identity is defined by the art hanging on the walls.

Artworks displayed in a reception area, waiting rooms, or meeting rooms create a comfortable feeling and put visitors and clients at ease. It confirms the success of the company and suggests a forward-thinking and vibrant company culture.

2. Art generates a refreshing and inspiring environment for everyone.

Secondly, studies show that artwork in the workplace decreases stress, enhances creativity and productivity, enhances dedication, broadens employee gratitude for diversity, and encourages discussions.

Employees are often a company’s most significant budget expense — so it pays to keep them fulfilled and stimulated.

Art tames the work environment and gives the business a context in their employees’ lives and activities.

It is part of a more significant trend of creating a stimulating and more pleasant working environment. Every year reports are listing the best places to work and the best companies. High ranking companies invariably have art collections.

It demonstrates a company’s honesty to consumers and visitors and reveals how the company views the importance of their workforce. The art displayed supports and confirms the corporate image and identity.

3. For marketing and selling, art can brand a company’s products

Thirdly, art and commerce have a symbiotic relationship. For around a hundred years, art has been a valuable tool for developing and promoting their products.

Relating a company’s art to its business activity can create tremendous advantages in attracting new business and maintaining existing clients. In the past 20 years, many enterprises have acquired artworks to match their culture, brand and outlook.

4. Art acts as a social connection in the workplace and ahead.

Fourthly, Art is a global conversation that builds connections between people and ideas. Modern art, in particular, goes beyond the pictorial and genuinely tests the mind.

Art in a work environment helps to enhance customer and society relations by advancing networking opportunities.

5. Artwork in the workplace helps to promote community relations

Lastly, organisations are often troubled with being good corporate citizens. They view their art acquisitions as a way to support the local fine arts population. Putting money into the neighbourhood while improving that community and building goodwill is in the company’s best benefit.

Unlike museums that may only present a small part of their acquisitions, companies tend to show many of the art in their collections, so more people in a corporate group often see an artist’s work than museum specimens.

Many companies use their art programmes to link with the local community, joining local art associations and supporting local artists, particularly when moving into a new location. Additionally, some corporate art programs have expanded beyond their regional communities by creating a collection that can contribute to the national heritage.

In summary, even though investing time and money into art can seem to be outside the range of standard business activities, there are numerous benefits to a company.

If you need to know more about how artwork in the workplace can benefit your organisation, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Port Douglas Picture Framing or call on 07 4099 4532.

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We all agree that sitting in a white-walled cubicle with no decoration to speak of would be pretty uninspiring, right? CEOs and business owners realise that art in the workplace can add tremendous value to employees’ overall happiness and productivity. At Port Douglas Picture Framing, creating inspiring workplaces is what we do best. We’ve found a few reasons why adding artwork to the workplace is massively beneficial.

Increase Employee Productivity.

Colour in the workplace can increase employee productivity and creativity. This colour doesn’t have to come from the paint on a wall, though. The more creative you can incorporate colours into an office environment, the better. For example, use the energy of artwork by adding green in the lobby or a series of bright photos in a conference room. By giving employees something pleasing and stimulating to look at, you increase their overall productivity and creativity. Art also helps people be at ease in conference or interview rooms. When an increasing number of people work remotely, it’s essential to give employees a reason to enjoy being at the office.

Make a statement.

First impressions are critical, especially for businesses. Suppose you bring a prospective client or employee into an office with minimal decoration. In that case, they will think one or two things: One, if they can’t afford to buy decorations for their own office, they must not be doing an excellent job. Two, they mustn’t care about how their business looks or makes their employees feel. Repair this by spending a little time and money to decorate with art in the workplace.

Reinforce Company Values.

A popular choice for art today is incorporating organisations values or mission statements into various pieces—whether it is murals painted on walls or framed photographs conveying leading company ideals. This is an excellent option for many reasons, but because it uses art to reinforce company values and create a more inviting and inspiring environment for employees to thrive in.

Although many factors make a workspace inspiring, using the power of art may be one of the simplest yet most effective. If you’re looking to make bold statements and rejuvenate your workplace, we’d be happy to help!

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CLIMATE

You shouldn’t expose canvas artwork to excessive heat or dampness. Your storage area should be well-ventilated, without draughts and heat sources like fires and radiators. Humidity can cause mould to grow, so make sure that your space allows for circulating air. It’ll prevent humidity from building up. Humidity leads to many problems, including staining the paper, ink blurring, and adhesives weakening. Acrylics are usually fine in humid conditions with ventilation.

HEAT SOURCES

You should not keep artwork near heat sources such as fires and radiators. Heat can cause inks to become soft on canvases, the glue starts to peel on acrylics, and lead to blistering and burns on the artwork.

LIGHTING

Ensure your acrylics or canvases aren’t exposed to direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Intense lightning fades artwork. Having a non-specialised light shining onto your artwork can become a source of heat. Contact a lighting specialist that provides information on the LED specific lights that honour your artwork without creating damage.

DARK SPACES

If your environment is too dark, this can also present problems. Putting your artwork in an attic or basement will likely be damp or dry conditions causing damage. Insects like silverfish and termites thrive in damp and dark environments by ingesting paper.

WALLS AND FLOORS

It’s best not to hang canvases on external or concrete walls; they absorb moisture. Likewise, leaning a painting on the floor causes damage. As well as being more liable to be accidentally kicked, artwork can absorb moisture from a concrete floor.

CLEAR SPACE

You shouldn’t store any toxic substances, solvents or paint products near your artwork. It is crucial to keep your area around artwork accessible and uncluttered to prevent dust and dirt damage.

PROXIMITY

Don’t lean anything against the surface. Objects near artwork may not seem sharp enough to pierce the canvas or scratch your acrylic, but it is always surprising what damage occurs. Prevent accidents and store your artwork away from anything that might press against the surface.

Don’t lean artworks against each other when storing them. Separate them with sheets of cardboard or backing board to avoid damage.

Caring For Your Artwork

If you need further assistance or knowledge about caring for artwork, don’t hesitate to call us on 07 4099 4532

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Port Douglas Picture Framing provides a varied range of acrylic photo block sizes that come with high quality and competitive prices. Check out our excellent prices today.

Our freestanding custom made acrylic glass photo blocks are a fantastic way to display any memorable personal image. The diamond-polished finish on our acrylic photo blocks is stunning, with the thick layer of Perspex on top of the image, making it ‘pop’ more than any other image products. They are perfect for adding an eye-catching feature to your space, while the contemporary style will suit every décor.

Print your photos on acrylic glass photo blocks. 

We provide free delivery throughout Australia on our acrylic glass photo blocks. So, if you are in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, or anywhere in Australia and want to give your home or workspace a burst of style and colour, we deliver them directly to your location!

Create custom artwork prints online. 

Turn your digital images into a contemporary art piece for your home, office or workspace.

Enjoy your favourite photo on your desk or mantelpiece every day. Acrylic Photo Blocks are a sleek, modern way to remember your favourite memories.

YOUR GO-TO MANUFACTURER OF EYE-CATCHING ACRYLIC PHOTO BLOCKS

Port Douglas Picture Framing is the only place for printing acrylic glass photo blocks online. 

We offer you fantastic value for money and an excellent product. See our online store, or pop into our showroom. 

HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING OUR BLOCKS? FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US.

Do you have questions or queries regarding our acrylic photo blocks on our online store? Or require assistance finding the right acrylic block for you, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team of staff.

Call us on 07 4099 4532 or email us. 

We’re here to help, always.

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“Stay Inside” bolted to victory in the $3.5 million race. Jockey Tommy Berry and “Stay Inside” showed an atomic run, putting away the rivals quickly.

The colt sprinted away to win over 2nd place “Anamoe”, and his stablemate “Ingratiating” in 3rd.

As a result, Photographers captured the moment beautifully. 

Port Douglas Picture Framing printed and mounted the victory on acrylic for the owners.

Australian Sports Memorabilia

At Port Douglas Picture Framing, we’re especially delighted by our acrylic prints and continually enjoy printing unforgettable moments that last decades.

We particularly love sports photography. 

If you’ve captured sports moments, taken team photos, or are looking for your specific sports photo printing, get in contact with Port Douglas Picture Framing.

We specialise in acrylic printing for footy clubs, tennis teams, rugby clubs, sports organisations, extreme sports, water sports and fishing photos. 

Our team produces hundreds of acrylic prints, with clients presenting them in sports bars, man caves, sports clubs and museums. 

Our sports memorabilia prints make gifts and beautiful pieces for any sports enthusiast. 

Sports fans worldwide continue to celebrate yesteryear’s big games, and our acrylic art prints help immortalise both bygone sports stars and performances like no other. 

We create sports memorabilia celebrating sports clubs and individuals memorable winning events to acrylic wall art. 

About our Sports Printing

Firstly, all sport memorabilia prints ship within 48 hours and include a money-back guarantee. Our sports acrylic prints produce vivid, colourful, museum-quality images which look spectacular on any wall.

Secondly, make your walls stand out with Port Douglas Picture Framing’s acrylic prints. Transform your sports memorabilia from pictures into works of art that you’d proud to display. 

Lastly, appreciate your team’s victories for decades.

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“How do I choose the suitable artwork for my space?

There are few guides to make sure you select the right piece for a specific room. Artwork helps create the vibe of the room, reflecting the homeowner’s personality. It’s excellent at tying-in certain elements together and developing character in a home.

The best thing about stock images is that it’s an inexpensive investment you can take with you when you move. Stock imagery doesn’t require you to take out a loan; you can spend as little or as much as you like. There are hundreds of websites dedicated to free or cheap images for your home.

We have a few favourites. Check out these.

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Stock images for the Kitchen

One of the most forgotten rooms in terms of artwork is the kitchen. Kitchens are referred to as the “heart of the house” and, in many cases, the house’s most used room. There is no question that art is required here. Benchtops or spaces above cupboards are perfect places for art. Keep the art in the details; choose smaller stock images that don’t overshadow the space. We like to go with funny or sociable prints that make us smile in the morning.

For the Bedroom

A bedroom is a place of retreat for relaxation, and your artwork should reflect that.

The best wall for images in the bedroom is directly over the bed or the wall opposite the bed.

Large pieces are best and hung at eye level.

If you are into photography, landscapes, desaturated or macro photos work well. Keep the frames minimal. A gallery frame or canvas works excellent as well.

For the Living Room

Living rooms are fun rooms to decorate with stock images. We feel a lot of pressure here since this is the room most of your guests will see and utilise. Choosing the correct piece provokes conversation and setting the vibe of the space.

You can choose one large-scale piece or a large collage wall. For living rooms, you need to think outside the box.

Helpful tools when choosing stock photos

1. To help decide which stock images size to use or purchase, check out the Pixel to centimetre converter.
2. Another helpful tool is the WallApp. Upload a photo of your room and then upload stock images to help you visualise your space.

Once you’ve decided on your images, download them and get us to print them for you.

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Check out our excellent prices today.

Our freestanding custom acrylic blocks are a unique way to display your memorable moments.

The polished acrylic photo blocks are astounding.

A thick layer of plexiglass on top of the image makes it pop!

Photo blocks are perfect for adding a beautiful piece to your room.

Ideally suited for almost any home, workplace or office space.

Printed on high-quality photographic paper, the thick 30mm or 40mm plexiglass on it will make your photo appear as if floating.

You can choose the thickness of the photo block and then the dimensions, upload your photo, and we’ll start printing immediately.

Expect delivery of your acrylic block within a few days.

Not only this, but it also brings out a bright colour and vibrancy that makes your image pop!

More INFO ON OUR CUSTOM ACRYLIC PHOTO BLOCKS

Diamond polished acrylic blocks making memories:

The photo blocks are polished until they reflect light like a diamond making your image shine from any angle.

Choose the best photo printing company for your acrylic blocks:

We only use the best Epson printing technology for your favourite photo on your custom photo blocks.

Bedazzled from every angle of the light:

Since it is diamond polished, the light reflects on the photo’s colours showing your memory as beautiful as it was in your mind.

High-quality materials used to make acrylic blocks:

We only use the best quality photo paper to print your photo, and the best kind of acrylic blocks use plexiglass is used to create your art.

Lasts longer than other cheap products:

The acrylic photo blocks in Australia are pretty economical in price, but that doesn’t mean we sacrifice our quality.

We 100% guarantee our work.

Come and see what we do in our showroom or call us on 07 4099 4532 with your specific order requirements.

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