At Frame, every detail is considered—even what you see as you drift off to sleep. In our SoCo rooms, that detail takes the form of serene, dreamlike photographs from the personal collection of David Needleman—an acclaimed photographer known for capturing presence and personality.

These aren’t editorial portraits or fashion spreads—they’re something softer. Part of his "States of Matter" series, the images suspended above each bed reflect fluidity, reflection, and pause. Their palette is cool, their movement subtle. They invite calm without demanding attention. Which is exactly why we chose them.

Each photograph has been printed on metal to preserve its depth and clarity, then framed in white oak—crafted with care by our partners at Four Hands. The result is a piece that feels both elevated and elemental, echoing the materials and mood of the room itself.

Needleman’s photographs feel at home at Frame because they resist the urge to overstate. They hold space. They breathe. Much like our rooms, they’re about creating an atmosphere of stillness—something you feel more than you notice.

We admire David for many reasons—his eye, his ease, his way of finding beauty in restraint. But what we love most is that these works are personal. Taken not for press or publication, but because something in the moment called for stillness. For reflection. For the click of the shutter.

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