Memento Press, what can I say, you really came through! I am leaving this because I'm ecstatic with the results. I'm a professional photographer and I had a client request a sexy yet tasteful boudoir photobook. I looked at several online vendors and they *almost* had what I wanted but I only had 3 weeks to ship before she presented to her partner. My concerns was that I had to trust an online vendor to get it there on time and have the right level of quality for the amount paid. I called a local Oakland press, Memento and talked to Josh the owner. He made me aware of even better options after looking at my photos and graphics and suggested a different type of layout/papertype that was suited for her level of sophistication and book quality. I sent the proof and specs, and within a few days they (thanks Sheryl!) produced a gorgeous leatherette black covered book with high quality matte paper with a slight laminate, perfect. Now the suspense was killing me, what did she think? The answer arrived this morning as I woke up to the clients text: "I got the book! It's beautiful. Thank you Kelly. For making me feel beautiful and helping me create this. I am forever grateful." I'm over the moon that they pulled this off and the client who has high standards loved it. So if you need exquisite quality by folks who know their stuff and an owner that has a great sense of what is needed and style, go to Memento press! Looking forward to doing more business with them in the future. Thank you. read more

I have a 1937 grad class photo that is in sore need of restoration. I contacted several businesses. I received a response, from Damir, what the process would be, and how much it would cost. I will be taking my photo to them the week of 8/15 and will let you know the results. The fact that Damir got back to me so quickly, thoroughly explaining the process and letting me know the cost...is what sold me. I had heard from others, however, they were not able to do what I was asking for, in the restoration of the photo. I'll check back in once I receive the completed project. read more

They do such an amazing job with our photos. If we bring them damaged, old, or faded photos, they can professionally bring the photos back to life. When we have stories to tell, from our phones, cameras, bundles of photos stuffed in the kitchen drawer, or taken out of an older relative's desk---their professional team can scan, correct, size, and then lay them out in a book---and make the story cohesive. And when we need single prints, they produce prints which--and this is the best word I can come up with---glow. They are utterly luminous. It has something to do with using ink on hyper smooth metal...and it totally works, even it's not cheap. Glad to use them and will use them again. read more

Memento did an amazing job at transferring my tape recordings of my children's life to USB and DVD's. Great customer service. I am so happy with their work. I will be definitely using them again very soon. I am happy to have found a great company to use with my precious moments in life. read more

Memento Press helped me out in a bind before my wedding. I had ordered a photo guest book online and was not satisfied with the quality of printing. I found Memento online and emailed with Sheryl to understand their services and turnaround time. I dropped my files off 2 weeks and a few days before my wedding and the book was done in about a week and a half. When I got to their offices, conveniently located near Montgomery BART in the financial district in SF, I met with Sheryl for 30 minutes. She showed me example books in different sizes, different covers and explained the process. Unlike the online provider I used, Memento resources a designer to every project to ensure a beautiful layout. The time varies and since my layout was simple, it was only 45 minutes of time and a very small cost to ensure quality work. I was emailed a proof to approve before printing. Memento created a beautiful, memorable guestbook with a high quality of service. Highly recommended! read more

During my son's birthday, my photographer somehow managed to capture a perfect picture of him. Unfortunately, the photo was ruined by my hand fixing his little bow tie. I pondered what to do until the light bulb inside my head went off or on actually - photo shop! I called several photo service businesses and either they would not do the job (since it required creating some new pixels which was tough work) or the businesses quoted me outrageous prices and I'm the type who likes a good deal. Anyway, I stumbled upon Memento Press (via Yelp of course) and they were nothing but a pleasure to work with (and much less in price than some other highly reviewed businesses) - professional, fast, punctual and the photo shop work they did was incredible....Now, I stare at my son's photo for days, not hours ;) I recently decided to print a few photos with Memento Press because their print quality is out of this world - think amazing, thick matte paper. I'm working with Katheryn once again who is so helpful and keeps me updated and informed on my printing job. Truly such a wonderful company who is reasonably priced and does great work. My highest ratings goes to Memento Press and I recommend them to anyone looking for photo shop work or printing or whatever else photo services someone may need. read more

Really excellent job with quick photo prints. I've had a few digital prints made here for a photography class I'm in and they've always turned out beautifully. It is on the more expensive side at $12 for an 8x10 photo (more than CVS/Walmart/Costco), but I think it's worth it for the quality. They can fulfill orders next-day and doing it all online is very easy. Highly recommend! read more

We had a large, empty wall in our house and as I was passing by Memento Press and saw the incredibly vivid metal prints, I knew that's what I wanted. After a long search, I found just the right image -- but I couldn't find a way to contact the photographer to get the high res version I wanted for the 40x60" piece. Well, Memento Press owner Josh is well connected and was able to contact the photographer for me. Unfortunately, the rights fees were beyond my budget, so I had to decline. Despite all the time he'd put into it, Josh was incredibly gracious when I made that decision. Six weeks later, I found another image and contacted the photographer. The photographer was nervous about selling a high res version of the image to some guy who approached him on the internet, so I asked Josh to act as intermediary. Josh graciously agreed and his friendly, professional communications put the photographer at ease and we were able to complete the deal. A week later, my wall features an incredible large scale metal print of a beautiful breaking wave. The crispness and detail on this 60" wide and 40" tall is truly breathtaking. It's like having a gorgeous gallery piece in my home. I can't recommend Memento Press highly enough. Josh and the rest of the staff were incredibly helpful and responsive , and the craftsmanship and beauty of the final product just can't be beat. It's a wonderful addition to our home -- if you haven't seen these metal prints, go check them out at Memento Press, and then rely on their excellent customer service and quality to get one for yourself! read more

I'd used Memento Press a few years back to put together a photo album for my Mom's 70th birthday. With the help of my two siblings, I'd "borrowed" some pictures from her without her knowledge - photos of her growing up in Tennessee, in college, as a young mom, invitations to special events and hand written letters. I had Memento produce their Milestone Birthday service where they scanned the photos, helped with picture selection and did the layout. My Mom was blown away by the book - we literally spent a solid hour when she first opened it walking through the story of her early life. She laughed, cried a bit (happy tears I believe), and said it was the best photo book she'd ever seen. The images and product quality of the photo book were absolutely stunning. A few weeks ago, she was visiting us in the Bay Area along with my sister. We walked through the photo scans on our iMac with our two young daughters. It was awesome to have these beautiful high-res images for Mom to walk through and hear her retell these great stories of her youth to our daughters as they asked all kinds of questions. Fantastic! read more

I recently purchased a photo display from memento press and am very happy with it. I was in Crocker Galleria for an unrelated reason and saw the hanging photo collage in the window... I knew what I was going to get my wife for mothers day. They printed the photos on metal and it is really striking... very cool. I received super customer service from the owner Josh... He took the time to go through my photos with me and make decisions of which ones to include. He also touched them up to make them really look great. Perhaps my favorite feature of the collage is that the tiles are interchangeable... This photo display can evolve with us as my kids grow. Highly recommended! read more

We stopped in at this store late in the afternoon to have a print of kids made on metal. Could they have it by 11 the next day? They did. And let us know it was ready. But we didn't make it back. They shipped it to us- no hassles. Job looked great. Will use again! read more

I sent them a file in the morning and took my photos in the afternoon. Damir was very kind and professional. Thanks a lot, guys.

I had heard wonderful things about Memento Press from a friend of mine and wanted to try them out. I chose to mount a picture on their bamboo frame and the quality of the work was outstanding! I highly recommend this company!!!!!!!!! read more

First time coming to Memento Press Justin was so helpful and Jessica was great and very fast . This is my new spot and I will be getting all my pictures done here Great Job, Great Company Thank You Again Justin & Jessica read more

Website was unclear about when my item would be completed, and left me with impression if ordered in am would be done same day. Got text confirmation of order and was expecting some timeframe. I called and left message when I didn't get any text about when it would be done. Unfortunately I ordered a metal item which only is done two days a week. When I reached Casey by phone she was very apologetic and she substituted bamboo that she then made right away. Kept me on phone to confirm all details right. It was completed before I made it across town in Fri pm traffic to pick up. Father's Day gift rescued! Thanks Casey! Would definitely come back for the service and quality of work. But fix website please! The cart should warn you when item will be ready or someone should call or text with that info. read more

Had over a thousand slides converted to digital a few months ago for a client... they were finished quickly and looked perfect. The staff was pleasant to work with and I will definitely be back! read more

If you want a beautiful heirloom quality book, this is the place to go. The staff is so helpful and the final product is a wonderful keepsake. I've tried other services, but they don't come near the quality of Memento. read more

Awesome job creating a family photo - including help selecting the best picture, thoughtful suggestions about cropping and improving the image, top of the line paper, and beautiful frame. Josh and the team really know what they are doing. Excellent experience, absolutely recommend! read more

I just picked up my wedding photos from Memento Press and they were super duper fantastic!!! I was able to pick them up on the day they said it would be ready and there were no further delays! I went to another place prior to Memento and was truly disappointed by the final product - Memento erased that bad memory for me! Josh who is the owner is very friendly and very honest as to what his company can and cannot do for you. The price I paid is so worth it once we have put up the pics on our wall! They are so good that I came back and had one of our wedding pics be done in canvass - I know that it would look amazing!!! The only thing is that they are not open on Saturdays which I would love so that I could sit down and go through my pics without thinking of my lunch hour ticking away. Other than that - come here, get your photos developed or be put in a canvass or album - you will not be disappointed! read more

They saved my iphone photos chaos. I have so many pics of my kids on my phone but don't have the time to deal with making an album. Then they did it for me! I was very skeptical and uneasy about it at first then I saw what they made. It has taken loads of photo guilt and anxiety off my shoulders. They surprised and amazed me. Truly. read more

My mother-in-law passed away unexpectedly and we wanted to make a slide show for her funeral. We had a lot of old photos and slides but very little time to digitize them. Most shops I contacted had a long lead time. I sent a message to Memento Press and very quickly received a call from Katheryn. Not only did she help me digitize hundreds of slides and photos of all ages and sizes but she took great care of our precious memories, did a fantastic time scanning them and put a rush on the order to meet our tight deadline. It is rare these days to work with folks who put such great care into their work. My husband was beyond thrilled with the results and we now have a wonderful tribute to a special lady who left us too soon. I am extremely grateful for the supreme service and professionalism I received from the team at Memento Press. I will absolutely be returning with special memories I'd like digitized and personalized. Thanks a million Katheryn and the team at Memento Press. Your great work made all the difference! read more

Jessica .. gets back to you fast. She and the whole group know what they are doing. They adjust the color and size and I have never been unhappy with my photos.. I have spent alot of money and got a ton of great pics. All of them .. Just what I wanted and in the size I needed.. It's a no rush service because They work with you and take time to know what you want... Customer service seems to be lost in the Internet age but this group ... Jessica and staff care about your photos... Which you can never replace if lost so not a worry about this Memento Press staff. Your photos are safe and Will look great. I can not say enough about them. read more

they staff did a great job in converting my wedding mini dv tapes to dvd. I believe the staff member who helped me was kathy or katherine. Great job memento press! read more

Wow this place is amazing. I have purchased 15 metal prints here over the past 5 years, and they have never failed to impress me with the quality of the print, attention they give me in photo selection (I sit down next to them, looking at pictures I have sent and want printed, and we size them and frame them together - I need and appreciate the help!), and service. A few weeks ago I sent a few pictures to them over email, and asked to get a few metal prints - When i came in to review and take them home, I realized they were not the right finish. These guys kindly redid it and made it right, without overcharging me. If you want help, and to Know that your "memento making picture printing" experience will be right (because, if you're like me, you only do it once a year!), this is the place to go. Thank you Memento! read more

This place is awesome for cool, cutting edge photo gifts and props. I just got a smooth photo case for my iPhone and the quality is amazing. I was going to order it online, but I was passing by the Crocker galleria in Union Square and stopped by. The guy took my photo, helped me retouch it a bit and had it ready the next day. It was even less expensive than the ones I was Looking at online. Great customer service and a local cool biz. read more

My mother just gave my kids and I the best present ever .. a beautiful book chronicling six generations of Schimmels. The book has photos of relatives, photos of old family recipes and her notes about the places and people who made me what I am today. The book was professionally made. Josh and the Memento Press team did the imaging, layout and binding. I highly recommend them. read more

I keep going to Memento Press because they keep surprising me with their quality and artistry. I first went to have a small, special, unique gift made for a visitor from Europe. I've since purchased many metal pictures and a canvas work of art. What they can do with a photo is amazing. I've even brought in low resolution pictures and pictures with lighting problems. They've cleaned up the pictures and have found a way to enhance the moment being captured. Every gift I give, made by them, is so appreciated and cherished. read more

I've used memento for years! I have several books and metal prints all over my house. Sheryl has a great eye for design and always makes my vision come to life. Great service and amazing quality! read more

Wow. I'm definitely coming back here! I went there exactly a week ago and told them I need a canvas by October 10, 2011 because it was me and my fiance's 2 year anniversary and I provided them with one of my favorite pictures with her. It took exactly 7 days as promised, and when I saw the final product, it was just what I imagined the canvas to be - very high quality and proper cropping just as I requested. I told the employee who assisted me that the photo came from a Canon digital camera, but when I introduced my fiance to them, we were all shocked when she told us that the picture was taken from her Iphone! Therefore, knowing that a picture from an Iphone could come out so clear and hi-def is definitely worth to keep forever! THANK YOU very much and now it is hanging nicely in her room. =) read more

Memento helped me capture a moment in time beautifully with a metal print of our team hamming it up on a playground structure. I wanted something big and dramatic and emotionally powerful - to remind the whole company of how great and close-knit our team is. The problem was we have all these cool photos in Dropbox that no one ever looked at, and no way to get them on the wall with some impact and permanence. Josh and the Memento team helped us figure out how to do it, with their dramatic metal print format... picking the right photo to use, cleaning up some problems in an otherwise awesome shot, and delivering the finished product flawlessly with every detail perfect. And it didn't take much of my time, which was the best... I put about half an hour into this project, and it was a total win. I'd highly recommend Memento and their metal prints! read more

I am very pleased with the degree of skills and individual attention that Memento provides to its customers. I had several photos that required a lot of touch up. The photos were touched up with attention to detail and the staff were professional and pleasant throughout the process. Excellent experience and I will be going there again. read more

Memento Press is fantastic. I've worked with them on two different projects and can't say enough about how fabulous they are. If they can't do it -- they've got connections with the people who can. The level of service is superior to anything I've experienced in a long time. read more

These guys are the best. They are a no B.S. operation in that if they commit to something you know it'll be done right. Excellent service at a fair price. read more

You know those pile of old photographs that, someday, you're going to digitalize? Take them to Memento Press! I needed digital copies of a box full of old photos. Many of them in pretty bad shape. They did an amazing job. When my father passed away I was able to put together a slide show of his life for the memorial - it was so lovely to share his 80+ years. And one of these days I'll take a photo lovely enough for that cool metal mounting they do. read more

Josh is my hero! As a professional in the world of fine and rare books and art, I know good when I see it and I know value when I get it. Memento Press offers both and then some. They have done projects for me. my wife, and friends, ranging from short and sweet to complex and challenging and every time they've delivered above and beyond expectations, on time, at the price quoted, with no ifs ands or buts. They are an operation I recommend unreservedly if you want help creating a memento, a keepsake, a book for family or friends, a gift or trophy for a special event -- every time we've used their services they've scored a home run. Run don't walk to Memento Press in the Crocker Galleria and ask for Josh -- if he's busy his staff will take good care of you but be sure to meet him at some point. He's a treasure. read more

Justin did a great job with my photo books. Worked with me throughout the entire process and was very efficient and helpful. Great job but expensive. read more

Never, never do business with this company. Very deceiving with their prices as they advertise one price and charge another. They quote their price as $40 per square foot for their metal panels on their website and on their written price list. After ordering 26 square foot panels, I was charged $59 per panel with a 30% discount -which works out to be $41.30. After talking to Josh he said $59 was correct and that they gave me a HEFTY discount...absolutely disgusted!!!!! read more

What a wonderful place! My review is long overdue! With the skillful assistance of the Memento Press staff, I designed/purchased a successful gift for my boss. She was so touched, she cried. She even requested another, so she could display it at the office and her home. Everyone on staff at Memento Press was friendly, professional, and reliable. They helped create a work of art! Highly recommend. read more

Memento Press is fabulous. My most recent project with them was designing a photo book of my daughter's Bat mitzvah. Cheryl did an amazing job and everyone who views the book loves it. My daughter now has her digital memories but she has a forever keepsake that tells a story of her momentous day. Cheryl was patient, diligent and creative in piecing together and sorting through hundreds of photos as she put together the book to create something manageable and thoughtful. Truly outstanding. read more

I've had the pleasure of partnering with Josh and his team at Memento Press for many years. They are incredibly talented and have awesome customer service. Most recently I worked with Josh and Cheryl to create large scale metal and canvas branded art for my new company. The product is off the charts amazing and has completely "beautified" our office. I also worked with Josh to create a personal art project for my family. I found 10 old photos of my Mom when she was a teenager. He helped me create a keep sake photo album that I gave to my Dad and brothers for Christmas. We cherish the books! Be it a work or personal design project, Josh, Cheryl and the team at Memento Press can help you make magic happen! read more