So your photographs can maintain their high quality, images are printed and then adhered to the wood block (instead of being printed directly on the wood). They are then covered with a protective layer for water and light resistance. Each block is created to stand the test of time. The protection layer adds a unique look and the subtle charm of a painted piece.
*Even with the protection our products offer, we strongly recommend that you treat this product with proper care. Avoiding getting it wet or excessive exposure to direct sunlight and heat.
Our products are offered to professional photographers only.
Photoblocks are a beautiful marriage of modern technological photo design and rustic handwork. This process is done entirely by hand by our great team, meaning each are a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Because each piece is crafted individually, the pieces need their own print laying, finishing, coating and drying time. This requires a carefully allotted timeframe to guarantee the product you receive is absolutely perfect. Sometimes we have to remake a product and that can make the production time longer. Thank you for your understanding. Please make sure you understand and agree to our turnaround times before purchasing.
The Original Photoblocks journey has been really amazing. This idea was born in July 2010, but the first year wall full of trials and errors. Finding the perfect materials and making sure this product will last longer than a year was not an easy journey. Originally they were created for my clients only (Gabriela Koopmans Photography) but we discovered very quickly that we made something authentic and truly created from our hearts, so we decided to share our Photoblocks with the world. The response to our products was and is still overwhelming. We work 24/7 with just as much passion as we did when we first started. Lots of bumps on the road and growing pains that are already behind us. We met lots of new friends and amazing artists that we admire and believe in. We still remember why we started, we believe in artists, we believe in the importance of printing your art. The love we have for photography keeps us going and growing. We are so very grateful for every order and every photo that goes trough our hands.
No we do not. But we are adding new sizes and shapes frequently.
You can cancel within 1 hour of your order by contacting us. After that orders are sent to production and will not be able to be cancelled. To avoid errors please take your time when placing your order to be certain your order is placed properly.
Step 1: Simply add the product to your cart.
Step 2: Crop to the correct size and please name pictures with sizes they need to be ( 20×30.jpg, 10×15.jpg and so on… )
Step 3: Upload your pictures ( sRGB PROFILED )
Step 4: place your order.
That’s it. now you can relax and wait for your purchase to arrive.
With our new system, you will be constantly kept informed of your order status. You will receive an email every time your order status is changed to update you. These include for example: “step 1 your photo is printed, step 2 your photo is pasted, step 3 ready for protective layer”. You will be notified of each step as well as how long the expected processing time is going to be. This system allows you to be kept constantly aware of the status of your order.
Want to check it again? You can log into your personal account and view your order status.
Prior to emailing us to ask about the status of your order, we ask you to first check your email or to check your account for the status. If you still have a question after checking you can always contact us. Don’t forget to mention the order number for quick processing your question. Thank you!
Track and Trace is always included with your orders. Please check your email updates often.
Please crop them to the size of the block, you do not need to make it oval or round. For example: you want to order a 40cm round block. Crop the image 40x40cm.
As all of our products are made to order, we do not offer/have a return, refund, or exchange policy. For this reason, it is crucial to double and triple check your order before submission. Please make sure your clients have seen samples in person and understand turnaround times.
Note: if you happen to be the unlucky recipient of a frame damaged during shipping, email us with a photo of the damaged frame and your order number. We will take care of it from there.
At the moment we only accept payments through Paypal.
All items are made & shipped right from Netherlands.
Each product has its won weight calculated and the system is set up to automatically calculate the total weight of your order. At the checkout, in your shopping cart , you can see what you will pay for shipping. We will refund you if the online store charges you more than the actual shipping cost.
We do our best to stick to the following turnaround times:
All single photoblocks orders ( unframed ) up to size 20×30 cm are ready within 10-31 business days.
Unframed bigger than 20x30cm or multiply blocks are expected to ship within 4-6 weeks.
All framed photoblocks/photowalls are expected to ship within 5-7 weeks
Shipping to UK takes around 7 business days.
Shipping to Australia,Canada and USA takes around 14 business days ( plus time at customs )
UPS Express and Express Saver usually get delivered the next business day in the Europe and the second business day in the US.
UPS Standard takes longer and is dependent on your country.
Please make sure your billing address and shipping address are correct at the time of check out. We are not responsible for orders shipped to the wrong address if they are incorrectly entered during the check out process. If anything is returned for this reason, you will be charged to have it reshipped.
Track and Trace is always included with your orders. Please check your emails for updates often.
To have an order drop shipped directly to your client, simply input their address in the “shipping” field at checkout.
We do not include pricing information on our packaging slips specifically for drop shipping purposes. (You will receive a copy of the invoice by email)
Our office hours Monday-Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM CEST. Please check our FAQ. If you can’t find your answer there you are more than welcome to email us theoriginalphotoblocks@gmail.com