PhotoSynthesis

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Saving and celebrating family memories around the country and community since 2009, PhotoSynthesis is a locally-owned, independent shop offering photo gifts + photo services + printing & graphic design. PhotoSynthesis in downtown Ames, Iowa, offers you the best quality digital photos, wrapped canvases, standouts, vinyl banners, metal prints & photo jewelry, in-store photo gifts & designer photo

cards...PLUS design services, passport photos, scanning, VHS conversions & other creative photo services. We are also a licensed vendor with Iowa State University and have our own exclusive line of designs we can print on anything! What can we do for you today?

08/29/2026

Supporting our awesome (and expanded!) Ames Main Street Farmers' Market vendors on rainy days is so appreciated! Grab your umbrella ☔️ and catch your favorites before 12:30.

Stop in the shop 10-4 to start thinking of the special photo gifts you can make for upcoming weddings, events, and holidays!

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Flower ghosts mean fall is coming! ⭐️👋 👻 🌺 🍂
08/26/2026

Flower ghosts mean fall is coming! ⭐️👋 👻 🌺 🍂

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 Make our day and share a recent favorite of yours below! I'll start with my Mazy in the commen...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 Make our day and share a recent favorite of yours below! I'll start with my Mazy in the comments. You can stop by and see her in the shop. Grab a treat (have her sit for it!) and she's your friend forever!

To help you celebrate, get 25% off ANY item we make when you use a photo featuring your dog through tomorrow/Thursday eve. So get looking for that perfect photo, and use PET26 at checkout! Here are some ideas to inspire you!

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Welcome to Ames! Order a 4x6 print of your photo taken at this selfie station from your phone, (or come in 10-4 Saturday...
08/22/2026

Welcome to Ames! Order a 4x6 print of your photo taken at this selfie station from your phone, (or come in 10-4 Saturday and we can help you on our computer) and we will print it for you, no charge! 👋👏 🤩☀️❤️💛
Http://www.photosynthesisia.com

08/22/2026

It’s a gorgeous day in downtown Ames! Come down and enjoy our growing Ames Main Street Farmers' Market. 💪⭐️

Stop by the shop 10-4 to see what’s new, grab a drink and some food from one our great coffee shops or cafes, and come back tonite to experience night life on Main Street!

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This is why I love printing on natural metal. 😳 Check out this photo sent by a customer. The luminosity is off the chart...
08/12/2026

This is why I love printing on natural metal. 😳 Check out this photo sent by a customer. The luminosity is off the charts! 🤩🙌☀️

Mention this post on any metal order placed now through Sunday and I’ll give you 10% off!

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Made more of our ‘peace love iowa’ towels for an order today. So glad someone likes it! 🥳It makes me so! happy! when som...
08/07/2026

Made more of our ‘peace love iowa’ towels for an order today. So glad someone likes it! 🥳

It makes me so! happy! when something I’ve designed and printed goes out into the world. ☺️ Thank you!!

What would you put on a towel? Let us help your vision come to life! 👏🥳

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Do you like your fridge covered in memorabilia and photos like I do? These are new to the shop, cute small frames to hol...
08/06/2026

Do you like your fridge covered in memorabilia and photos like I do? These are new to the shop, cute small frames to hold your best photo memories. Print your image wallet size and trim to fit your preferred frame. Or have us print custom a size print if you'd prefer!

The hard case photo magnets can even be configured into a square or triangle to display on a desk.

Come in for your favorite before it's gone!

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At my annual industry conference this week I found inspiration in many spots and people. This one, from the Writers Bloc...
08/01/2026

At my annual industry conference this week I found inspiration in many spots and people. This one, from the Writers Block bookstore in Las Vegas (and artificial bird sanctuary!), has me thinking of a neat ceiling install I’ll be working on to inspire and entertain you.

Any guesses what I’ll hang from the ceiling?

I’m excited! I’m grateful for Nathan and Savannah watching the shop so I could attend this annual event where I attend classes on the newest and greatest things happening in the image world. (And best of all, to find inspiration in other photo businesses like mine around the world!)

Neat and new things are coming, stay tuned!! 🥳🤩⭐️🍀👏

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Address

317 Main Street
Ames, IA
50010

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15152328050

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