Beyond Print

Beyond Print: fine art printing and bespoke framing in London

Beyond Print is a printing and framing studio based in London, founded in 2009. The company presents itself as a comprehensive workshop covering everything from Giclée and C-type printing to mounting, framing, negative scanning, film processing, editing and retouching, artwork shipping and installation. Its activity is aimed at artists, photographers, galleries, architects, art consultants, illustrators, interior designers and commercial clients.

Printing and finishing services

The company's catalogue includes Giclée printing on a wide variety of papers, C-type printing on Fujifilm media and, in large formats, on Kodak material, as well as CMYK proofing. For finishing, it offers mounting and framing options, plus negative scanning and film processing for those working with traditional methods. It also provides image retouching and editing, artwork shipping, installation, and videography and photography.

The company sells paper sample packs with brands such as Hahnemühle, Canson, Fujifilm and Kodak. Among the available papers are Kodak Metallic, Fuji Flex, Fuji Gloss, Fuji Matt, Kodak Lustre, Fuji Maxima Gloss, Fuji Maxima Matt, Hahnemühle Museum Etching, Hahnemühle German Etching, Hahnemühle Photorag, Hahnemühle Pearl, Hahnemühle Bamboo, Hahnemühle Photo Luster, Hahnemühle Baryta FA and Hahnemühle Baryta FB.

Work process and production capacity

The ordering process is done online: the client uploads the file, chooses the type of printing or framing and receives the order with same-day or next-day delivery. The company states that it works to tight deadlines and takes on projects of varying scale, from a single print or frame for the home to hundreds of pieces for exhibitions. For each project, it forms a team suited to its needs.

Certifications and quality control

Beyond Print is part of the Hahnemühle and Fujifilm certified studio programme. According to its presentation, this certification involves maintaining standards of excellence in art reproduction, digital art and photography, with advanced training in print archivability and longevity, as well as competence in fine art printing workflows and colour management. The company states it guarantees colour accuracy and order satisfaction.

Environmental commitment

The company declares its intention to achieve carbon neutrality and notes that, since moving into its new Hackney studio in November 2020, it has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint. The specific actions undertaken are not detailed in the material.

History and team

Founded in 2009, the company began its activity with digital printing and shipping. In 2017 it opened a framing workshop in Victoria, London, and in 2020 it moved its fine art centre and framing workshop to Hackney, London. The management team has decades of experience: Faraz Ahmad, co-founder and operations director, has more than 15 years in the sector; Tim Crowther, senior framing manager, brings more than 30 years in joinery and framing; Alex Stavtsev, senior operations manager, has been with the company since its beginnings 15 years ago; Stephen Vallis, print and client relationship director, has more than 40 years in the sector; and Bryan, with more than 25 years in production studios, completes the team.

Clients and projects

The company serves a clientele ranging from small independent businesses to large corporations. Among the sectors it targets are architects, artists, art consultancy, commercial frames, digital art, galleries and exhibitions, hotel art, illustrators, interior design, NFT artwork, office art, photographers, poster printing, wall art and wedding photography. The company states it has completed projects of very different sizes and for a wide variety of clients.

Promotions and additional services

The website indicated a welcome promotion of 15% off the first order, up to a maximum of £100, for newsletter subscribers. It also offers 15% off all prints and frames for students and graduates. Paper sample packs are offered free of charge or for £8.99 including VAT, with a credit voucher for the same amount to redeem on an order. The company also provides dropshipping services for Etsy and Shopify.

Location and contact

65 Tudor Road, Unit 2, Ground Floor, London E9 7RZ