About Us

The Authentic celebrate
human stories that
touch the hearts and minds of the individual, family or community.

The Authentic is a family business that evolved from corporate and family photography, to now one that combines woodwork, framing, and printing.  The origin of The Authentic came from the beautiful documentary style photography that our artist Ken excels at.   

His true passion is in woodwork. He admires the beauty of wood grain that tells a life story about the tree, and to him, the ability to transform the life of a tree into an artefact that breathes life into photography and artwork is profound.  

Ken started out designing, developing and making small gift size picture frames, and started framing clients photos.  Over time he has honed his skills to designing, hand-making and framing bigger and more challenging artworks and artefacts, while discovering framing of different styles.

We love hearing the history of the artwork or picture, and the memories and aspirations of our clients.  Each piece represents a human story, journey, experience, or legacy that touches the hearts and minds of the individual, the family or the community.  We feel so honoured to be able to connect you with your story, bring it alive visually, making and framing to a standard to possibly pass on to your next generation becomes our motivation.

Ultimately, this is part of who you are and where you come from, just like the wood grains, these experiences ‘engrained’ in you.  And may be this is your journey of discovering your authenticity?

Our Work

Discover some of our work below!

Modern Classic

A handmade custom design frame that suits classical oil painting.

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The frame is made using two Australian specialty timbers: messmate and Tasmanian Blackwood.  The design, together with the unique wood grain of the messmate timber, draws your eye into the painting.

Float Frame

Simple, graceful, retains the organic beauty of the art paper

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The chosen piece of timber grain gently complements the artwork.

Square Frame

Made to measure for a small print.

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The everlasting Huon Pine, Beech, and Jarrah splines to remember an important companion. 

Engraving on top of the frame to retain the graceful wood grains.

Traditional Joinery Frame

Minimal, uniquely Japanese

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Specially designed and made with Japanese joinery to complement this limited edition woodblock print.  Framed with museum UV filter glass to preserve and enjoy.

Modern Hand Carved Frame

A handmade and hand-carve custom design frame for canvas.

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The beauty of this frame is its subtle organic texture on the side profile, that complements the painting.  The patience of the hand-carving pays off.

Framing Organically

Framing of handmade weaving

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To highlight the beauty of the handwork

A magnificent Memento Box

Keep your precious memories in one place.

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A luxurious design showcasing four different types of timbers. 

You will be in awe of its beauty and workmanship!

Custom Framing for Sculptures

Solutions for different creative presentations

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Custom designs for your space and needs.

Chocolate Indulgence

Rich and sumptuous, also handmade.

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The subtle wood grain on this rich dark chocolate colour makes it so attractive.  Joined with Jarrah splines.

Frames for Canvas

They enhance your special piece.

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We handpick timber pieces and tastefully make frames in such a way that timber features are seen by the careful observer, and yet they do not detract from the artwork. 

Nature's Calligraphy

Observe its free spirit.

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Showcasing the eccentric Sassafras and the rigid and dense Jarrah.  Check out the beautiful secret compartment for the precious items too - everything handmade!

Bespoke Design

Handmade and preserving a 500-year old leaf.

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Inspired by the design of the leaf, this exquisite frame was handmade using a piece of attractive Tasmanian Blackwood timber.  Conservation framing using highly UV protected glass.

Perfect for Dreaming

Custom-made for Aboriginal print.

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The gentle and gracious Tasmanian Myrtle, and the subtle Blue Gum made the dream perfect!

Fine Craftmanship

Balanced with unobtrusive designs.

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A very dark colour piece of Tasmanian Blackwood, complement with Blue Gum.

Framing Cultural Artwork

To be enjoyed and passed on from one generation to next!

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Showcasing on a piece of tapa cloth that has been safely folded and put away for many years.  

The organic nature of the piece matches the timber frame perfectly!

Get In Touch!

We Would Love to Hear from You!

Email or call us for your needs, or fill in an enquiry form and we will call you back within 24 hours.

+ 61 493 571 969 / +61 466 788 786

carmen@theauthentic.com.au

Croydon Hills VIC 3136

Copyright Authentic Photography / The Authentic 2023

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