# Photo & custom framing shops in Iowa

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Coverage in Iowa leans on the Des Moines metro: Des Moines and Ankeny each hold 3 of the 10 listings, West Des Moines holds 2, and Johnston and Urbandale hold 1 apiece. Before ordering, ask a shop about production lead time, whether framing is done in-house, and how a finished piece reaches an address you rarely visit.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [Des Moines](https://gifts-for-grandparents.com/local/iowa/des-moines/)
- [Ankeny](https://gifts-for-grandparents.com/local/iowa/ankeny/)

## Andy's Frame Shop

Picture frame shop. A Picture frame shop listed on Google Maps. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

2210 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12777425503037074194) · [Website](http://www.andysframeshop.com) · +15152799008
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.andysframeshop.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12777425503037074194

## Ankeny Custom Framing

Picture frame shop. A Picture frame shop listed on Google Maps. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

117 NE Trilein Dr #4, Ankeny, IA 50021

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17582920145619954034) · [Website](https://ankenycustomframingia.com) · +15159638894
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://ankenycustomframingia.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17582920145619954034

## Dot's Gallery, Frame & Photo Services

Picture frame shop. A Picture frame shop listed on Google Maps. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

4223 Fleur Dr A, Des Moines, IA 50321

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15348009801813453522) · [Website](https://dotsframeshop.com) · +15152851994
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://dotsframeshop.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15348009801813453522

## Frame Works

Picture frame shop. Listed on Google Maps as a Picture frame shop. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

5800 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6198320829922240406) · [Website](https://www.frameworks1.com) · +15152709142
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.frameworks1.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6198320829922240406

## Michaels Custom Framing

Picture frame shop. Its Google Maps listing places it under Picture frame shop. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

Kohl's Plaza Plat I, 1725 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14059059389732810445) · [Website](https://www.michaelscustomframing.com) · +15159657712
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.michaelscustomframing.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14059059389732810445

## Michaels Custom Framing

Picture frame shop. Its Google listing describes it as “Picture frame & art supplies mainstay”. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

1404 22nd St Westowne Center, West Des Moines, IA 50266

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5435183689807451707) · [Website](https://www.michaelscustomframing.com) · +15152238877
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.michaelscustomframing.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5435183689807451707

## Moberg Framing

Picture frame shop. Listed on Google Maps as a Picture frame shop. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

2411 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2830128955876779410) · [Website](http://mobergartservices.com) · +15152799393
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://mobergartservices.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2830128955876779410

## Monahan Photographic Artist

Photographer. Listed on Google Maps as a Photographer. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

315 SW Walnut St, Ankeny, IA 50023

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9606869084898743017) · [Website](http://www.monahanphoto.com) · +15159638119
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.monahanphoto.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9606869084898743017

## Terri's Frame Shop & Art

Picture frame shop. A Picture frame shop listed on Google Maps. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

3824 100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5673107957319281854) · +15152517727
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5673107957319281854

## The Great Frame Up

Picture frame shop. Listed on Google Maps as a Picture frame shop — “Picture-framing services & prints”. Frame shops turn family photos into keepsakes — a print-and-frame gift certificate or a custom frame order suits grandparents; bring the photo file or original.

5515 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 150, West Des Moines, IA 50266

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7549102871947089790) · [Website](http://www.westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com) · +15152262310
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7549102871947089790

## What does the count of 10 Iowa listings represent?

The 10 listings were compiled as of 2026-09-14 and cover photo and custom framing shops in five Iowa cities: Des Moines (3), Ankeny (3), West Des Moines (2), Johnston (1) and Urbandale (1). The count is not a ranking, not a review of work quality, and not proof that every shop in the state is included — confirm services, hours and turnaround with the shop.