I'm an amateur photographer and wanted to print one of my San Diego skyline photos in large format for a main wall in my condo. I initially searched online and found print houses everywhere from Kansas to New York, but quickly realized it made more sense to stay local so I could see materials in person and avoid shipping something that large. During my search, Impact Visual Arts came up as a strong option, so I gave them a call. Michael answered and walked me through what they offer. I asked if they had a gallery where I could see different print surfaces, and he suggested setting up an appointment. We scheduled it for the next morning, and he asked me to upload my image ahead of time so he could confirm it would hold up at the size I wanted. When I arrived at the studio the next day, what stood out immediately was how professional and well run the space felt. From the desk area to the open floor with their large-format printers, everything was organized and spotless, almost like a lab. It was clear there's a disciplined process behind the scenes, paired with a real creative eye. My instinct was to trust their workflow rather than try to micromanage the process--and that instinct paid off. Michael had already printed a sample of my image on the high-quality canvas I was considering, and it looked fantastic. He confirmed the file would scale beautifully, and we talked through edge mounting so the final piece would feel more polished and professional. I mentioned I was hoping to have it sooner rather than later, and while he estimated five to seven days, I was perfectly fine with that. To my surprise, I received an email just three days later saying it was ready. When I came back to pick it up, Derek helped me. Like Michael, he was friendly and detail-oriented, and he insisted we unwrap the piece together so I could see it before leaving. It looked incredible--the print quality, color accuracy, canvas stock, and stretch across the frame were all spot on. He even helped carry it out and load it into my car. I couldn't be more satisfied with both the final print and the people behind it. Impact Visual Arts is now my go-to print house for anything I produce in the future, and I recommend them without hesitation. read more

Impact Visual Arts - Sand Diego skyline at sunset taken from Coronado as it sits in my condo. - Framing Near Me - San Diego, California

Derek, Michael and Team are great partners for our business. We've been working with this team for several years now, and they've consistently delivered exceptional service--whether it's been for a small handful of items or large orders of 400 prints. Every interaction has been marked by professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care. We were thrilled to discover recently that they also offer signage and wallcovering fabrication! Our new business sign turned out beautifully--exactly as we envisioned--and we couldn't be happier with the result. Huge thanks to the entire team for your diligence, patience, professionalism, and flexibility. You've been incredible partners, and we truly appreciate everything you do! read more

This was a letter about the unprofessional treatmenI I received that was sent to Derek Masar Executive director Impact Visual Arts. I am writing this letter in regards to the treatment I received processing my order for the month of May. There were numerous problems with communication and customer service. 2023 I had to fight just to get one print done in time, then in 2024, I came in and you said you had no time to print anything for the fair, though when I talk to my friend Rick, he said, you printed all his images that year? So in 2025 I had begun this process 3-1/2 weeks early so I could beat my deadline, which you said would be no problem. But somehow you managed to push it the due date. It began with me uploading my files to your site through hightail, then waiting on proofs. When I finally drove up to get them I made adjustments to them and re-upload them to replace the originals sent earlier. I called and talk to Becky to make sure everything was received and she asked if I wanted another set of proofs. I said, how much will another set of proofs cost, she didn't know and said she would get back to me. I tried calling on a Friday but nobody would answer the phone, which has happened multiple times. 5 days later, I received a response from you saying it would be $8 a proof and you'll have them ready by 1 PM that day. First off, I just wanted to get an estimate. I did not want to place another order for proofs, but you automatically assumed it for some reason. So again, I had to hurry a call, talk to Mike saying I did not order any proofs. Cancel that and start production on my order, which is 5 days behind schedule now. I was beginning to be very apprehensive as this is the biggest order I've ever placed with you guys for 11 images. I've called numerous times on a Friday afternoon, and nobody would answer the phone, very frustrating. So Monday, I called and talked to Becky about having radius corners on my acrylic and she said, you guys can do that. So I said, go ahead and make radius corners. When my order was finally finished and I came to look at them, which was less than a week before the deadline, there were numerous mistakes. The acrylic did not have radius corners it had 90°. Three of my images were supposed to be on matboard and you guys put them on foam core. I don't know how you could make this mistake because I had told everybody that all the files with the individual images has a description of the complete order and what kind of media I want to use. You could have easily called me, texted me or emailed me to confirm if you weren't sure. It clearly says matboard. So you told me that Wednesday that they would be redone by Friday of that week. I called Friday to see if I could come pick up those images, and I was told they would not be ready till 2pm Monday now, which is the deadline day. This would leave no room for any more errors. So I showed up at 2:15 PM, this was my third drive to your shop, and was told that they were still working on the images, and I had to wait another 45 minutes before they finish them. I had another appointment I had to get to which I was going to be late and had to leave in a mad rush. Your conduct with my order is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. What was really bad was you didn't even apologize or try to compensate me. Your product and your pricing seem acceptable, but your communication and organization is completely unreliable and undependable. I had referred so many people to you guys and each consecutive year you've treated me worse and worse. Don't know if you're too busy which is no excuse or I'm just to small of fish compared to your other customers. You being the executive director and making these mistakes, it makes sense how this attitude is trickled down to the rest of your employees. It always starts from the top. I guess I've learned a valuable lesson here. I was hoping that you guys would be a photo lab that I could build a relationship with, but you're just a print shop. I guess that's the difference cause i've used other photo labs which cost more, but they were very in tune to my art. I guess I just didn't heed the red flags. I would have addressed this issue earlier and paid my bill but I ended up in the hospital. I know you don't care about that. So i've included a check for my order now that i'm healthier. I pay my bills unless I have an emergency, I was in no condition to communicate. I hope you heed my feedback and change your way of conducting business. read more

I would give more stars than the universe currently can hold lol Extremely helpful and knowledgeable group of people? These guys must rank in the top 5, fine art producers in San Diego county, even southern California I wouldn't be afraid to say. Using the latest print technology and methods to produce fine art reproduction. Drop by and see their "Gallery" (lobby) Need your artwork and photographs to go to 11 in visual impact? Then their name says it all. Looking for a talented colour matching guru and designer? Mike is the man you want to go bug. Wanting to uniquely transform your workplace to reflect your brand and make your imagination come to life? Inquire about their interior design department. You won't regret it! Did I mention they can also print to wood, metal glass, and acrylic? Yeah, these folks can even do that! Seek their Instagram page out if you don't believe me. read more

Derek and his team at IVA are top notch. As a family-owned business, they truly provide outstanding personalized service. They are always helpful and thorough with all of the details of my start-up fine art business. I Highly recommend IVA! read more

I hightly recommend IVA. They are very knowledgeable and produce top quality prints. They printed my photographs for an entire one-person exhibit (20 photographs printed Moab Metallic Pearl paper, face mounted on acyrilic.) More recently they printed a different series of my photographs on aluminum and framed, ready to hang. It was a rush job but they didn't disappoint me. The prints looked great and were ready on time! They are true pros. read more

This place is a hidden gem. I'm a professional portrait photographer and not only are the prints top-notch-- with many more options than other printers in the area-- but their service is outstanding. The people who work here are pros with a background in the arts, so I can trust them to make informed recommendations and deliver the results I want. I'm also a bit scatterbrained and do things a little last-minute, but they've always been really helpful, friendly, and delivered everything on or before schedule. They've quickly become the only printers I trust with my work in San Diego! read more