Standard frame options available.Custom framing with a variety of media and frames available. Mats can be customized with multiple opening, years, names or other intriguing options.
> Metal Frames
Black and some colors, Glossy or Matte finish
Several Different Profiles
Estimate $7.50/ft
> Composite PVC Frames
Estimate $8.00 foot
> Wood Frames
Starts $10 ~ $16/ft
High Range up to $60/ft
> Glass not included in price
We offer glass, Plexiglas, or Conservation Glass
Stop in the store for an estimate
> We will supply pictures of some of the custom frame corners
Standard
More Fancy
Ornate, contemporary & classic
Matting & Mounting
Outside Dimension
Mount
Mat
8x10
$7
$5
11x14
$9
$7
12x18
$10
$8
16x20
$12
$10
20x24
$16
$14
20x30
$18
$17
24x36
$19
$20
Double Pricing for Double Mats
“V” Groove- Add $2 any size Character and Multiple Openings Available. Call for pricing.
Custom design, restorations and collages
> Custom Design and Collages
Let us custom design your images into collages up to 36" x 56. We can custom design a coffee table book for you or a standard 8 1/2" x 11" booklet.
Custom design Prices
11x14
up to 6 photo
$39.95
16X20
up to 16 photos
$79.95
20x30
can vary
$139.95
These prices are estimates. They depend on the amount of work necessary to complete the project. The more complex the design or collage gets, the higher the price. We try to give a fair estimate at the time the project is dropped off.
> Corporate Design
> Restorations (In House!)
The price of a restoration depends of the amount of Digital Time required to complete the project. We charge $40/hour for Digital Time. There is a minimum charge of $10.
The customer will receive a high resolution completed image on a CD. From this CD, they can decide what size print they would like to make.
We do not retouch the original print. We scan the image and do our best to correct it digitally.
> Retouching Images
This is the same basic principle of the restorations.
$40/hour - $10 min. Each client is given the corrected image saved on a CD.
There are different levels of retouching that the client can choose. We can cleanup faces in a portrait. For example, soften facial shine, whiten teeth, clean up blemishes, remove stray hairs, remove eye glass glare, and much more.
We treat each photo on a case-by-case basis. Both of the printers at the store have a well-rounded knowledge of Photoshop and do the best they can with what they are given.
Albums and Frames
> Graphic design services
(poster, business card and logo creation)
We carry a full range of albums from Pioneer to Kolo. Specialty albums can be printed in house and we can also set up your custom album in a variety of formats.
Shoebox Scanning
> Shoebox Scanning
Let us scan your photos ( black and white or color - up to 8" x 10" in quantities over 500 for 8.9 cents a piece. High resolution individual scans available.
> Scan up to 1000 prints for only $99
Customer will receive a high resolution scan of each image on a CD
Copies of CD only $5 ea.
DVD slideshow of images $10
> Limitations
Smaller than 8x10, Larger than a wallet size print
Prints have to be loose
Can’t be in an album
Can’t be mounted on a hard back
> Scan Slides
High Resolution, color corrected scan
75 cents/scan up to 25 scans
Minimum $5
Quantity Discount, as low as 35 cents over 100
> Negatives (cut) to CD
35 cents/scan
Photo Gifts
> Cards, Calendars, Photo books, Travel Mugs.
Prices
8½”x11” Hard Bound Photo Books
$19.95
12x12 Hard Bound Photo Books
$24.95
12 Month Photo Calendar
$24.95
5x7 Photo Booklet
$3.99
Photo Greeting Cards for all occasions
Travel Mugs
$20
VAN'S still develops film in house
> VAN'S still develops film in house
35mm/Med Format Color Negative Developing Cost
Develop only
$1.95
Scan to CD
$5 (additional rolls $4)
Single Prints
$7.99 (24exp)
Double prints
$10.99 (24 exp)
APS add
$1.00
35mm/Med Format Black and White Negative
Develop Only
$4.95
Prints 4x6
25 cents ea
Scan to CD
$5 (additional rolls $4)
Contact Sheet
$5.99
> Most of the services that Van’s provides are all done in house
C-41 film developing & black and white processing
We still process APS
All of the printing is done in house
Restorations and copy work are both done in house
All scanning of slides or prints are done in house
Also, framing, albums and calendars
Transfer to DVD service is done in house
- VHS to DVD
- Also, 8mm Video, VHS-C, and Mini DV transfer
- We also can create slideshows to DVD from slides or pictures.
The only thing we send out would be 16mm or 8mm movie reels and Super 8 movie reels
We also send out slide film (or E6 developing)
> We Sell In House:
Cameras – Nikon, Fuji, Sony and Olympus
Camera accessories – flashes, lenses
Tripods, monopods, bags, albums, frames, digital frames, batteries, battery chargers, mats, calendars, photo books, holiday cards, greeting cards and more!
> In House Studio
Photographers can rent studio for $25/hour or $100/day
Studio includes
- 2 main lights, 2 fill lights, soft boxes, hair light, umbrellas, 5 backdrops (including high key, green screen, and a large 22’ for large groups)
- Some props and some chairs and benches
In house photographers provide services for
- Senior portraits, Business portraits, Family portraits, Groups
- Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Product photography and all event photography
including 120 and 220! Need that film developed quickly? VAN'S is your quality developing service.
Poster Prices
Print
As is
Basic adj.
w/proof
16x20
$20
$25
$40
18x24
$25
$30
$45
20x30
$30
$35
$50
24x36
$40
$50
$75
30x40
$70
$80
120
40x40
$88
$100
$150
40x60
$120
$130
$175
> Price Differences:
As is: We print the file as you gave it to us with no corrections.
Basic: We do our standard color and density correction, light dodging and burning, and minor clean up of the image.
With Proof: We will do requested adjustments and try to match a color profile. The customer will receive a proof print that they may request to alter before the final print is made.
The paper options available for standard posters are as follows:
Premium Luster
Premium Glossy
Other papers are available at an additional cost of 20%. These papers include Watercolor paper and Fine Art paper.
Canvas Prints
Up to 12x18 print on a ¾” stretcher
$49.95
Up to 18x24 print on a ¾” stretcher
$79.95
Up to 18x24 print on a 1 ½” stretcher
$99.95
Up to 24x36 print on ¾” stretcher
$129.95
Up to 24x36 print on 1 ½” stretcher
$179.95
Prices include the print, Giclee coating and stretching. Larger sizes available. Call for price quote.
Photo Classes and Educational Opportunities
Van’s photo classes are taught in a one-on-one tutorial. They are taught by a professional photographer in our store. These classes cost $75/hour. But, if you purchase the camera from Van’s Photo, you get the class FREE!
All of the classes are unique to the photographer and the camera that they own. With all of the different features of cameras these days, we want to make sure you feel comfortable using your specific camera.
All digital classes include white balance and lighting technique unique to digital photography.
All classes include how to “see” and capture a composition.
> Point and Shoot
How to properly frame and expose pictures with your camera.
Also you will be taught how to use all of the modes on your camera (macro, scene and flash)
> SLR (single lens reflex)
How to frame, expose and use all the modes corresponding to the lenses and the composition.
Also, how to get the most out of your flash.
All film classes include the modes of the camera, as well as a tutorial of the various choices of film in color and black and white.
Ron Smith is also very proficient in helping people bridge the gap jumping from film to digital. And he always makes sure that you leave feeling comfortable using your new camera.
Ron Smith has been photographing since 1982. He has photographed extensively with 35mm, medium format, and digital cameras. Ron has photographed professionally for weddings, portraits, art galleries and other commercial mediums.
Ron has been trained privately by some the top professionals and holds a professional certificate from The New York Institute of Photography. He has trained digital photography in the Law Enforcement Field (including the City of Mentor Police Department), as well as professional photographer, and hundreds of amateurs.
Education opportunities are presented at the location of the store.
A calendar of events will be posted for each season
These include seminars from different experts in their field, basic tutorials and lectures.
The Final Detail
> The Final Detail
As a tribute to your loved ones, we can assist the family in preparing photo salutes. Either photo or digital presentations are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
> Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why should I use Van's to print my digital photos when I have a printer at home?
A: Home printing is great for a few, quick prints. Dont forget, when printing multiples or a special project, the investment in materials (ink and paper), the mistakes that occur, and the amount of time usually required for that special result. Let Van's do all that hard work at a fixed price. Plus, we use inks and paper that help the image last a lifetime.
Q: How do I get my prints to Van's?
A: Images can be dropped off or mailed on disk , other memory media, or photos. Images can also be transmitted electronically. Contact Van's for instructions on electronically transmitting images. Once received, all images are inspected by Van's experienced staff for being appropriate for the use required. Van's staff will contact you via e-mail, phone or fax (as requested) with any questions that may arise.
Q: When will I get my print?
A: Normal turn-around time is 5-8 working days (2-3 to print, then 3-5 to deliver).
Q: What are the shipping and handling charges?
A: Shipping and handling within the US is included in the print price. Shipping rates to other countries vary by country.
Q: Do I have to pay sales tax?
A: Yes, Sales Tax will be charged.
Q: What shipper do you use?
A: U.S. Postal Service, FED EX or UPS may be used.
Q: What methods of payment are accepted?
A: We accept personal checks , Visa or Mastercard.
Q: May projects be picked up at Van's store in Mentor?
A: Yes. Customer visitations and pick-ups are welcomed.
Q: What kind of photographic paper is used?
A: Matte Photo Paper. This is a good quality photographic paper with fine grain and rich color, and the highest archival longevity of any photographic paper available today.
Q: Does the image fill the paper, or will there be borders?
A: It fills the paper. An image's aspect ration (the ratio of width to height) does not always match that of the photographic paper. In those cases, the image will be enlarged until it fills the long dimension of the paper.
Q: I have a digital camera but the pictures are not as clear as they should be. What can I do?
A: The documentation booklet that comes with your camera is a great place to start. Check the compression settings on the camera. Make sure you are creating the largest file possible and check the "white balance" "White balance" is a registered reference point of white light for digital and movie cameras. The color of white changes due to the light source used reflecting from objects. Different light sources will produce different hures. If you learn to adjust your camera's reference point for these different hues, problems can be avoided. Thankfully, digital media is not costly. Try adjusting your camera's white balance by shooting and reviewing several photos. Practice makes perfect. Check out the many free seminars and classes that Van's offers.
