From larger pieces of nice hardwood, I make picture frames in an unusual way.  I rout out the opening (usually for a  5" X 7" photograph ).
For the "glass", I use clear acrylic which will not break.  The backing and hanging set-up is far better than store-bought frames.  Many disapprove of frames like these because the wood frame is much larger than the picture being framed.  But, some find this fashionable and a way to show how much a particular photograph means to them.  

The three below are samples.  Due to their popularity, I continue to make these between larger projects.  I have settled on the 5" X 7" opening size when making them for subsequent sale.  But, I welcome making custom sizes for your particular need.  For this size, I have found $60 to be a price that keeps them moving fairly well.

This frame is made from bard wood and measures 15 1/4" wide and 11 1/2" high.

This frame is of Walnut I scavenged from an old dining table that was dilapidated beyond repair.  The end caps are white oak from doc planks. It measures 17 3/4" wide and 11 7/8" high.

This frame is of Wormy Maple (also known as Ambrosia Maple)..  The end caps are American Cherry. 
It measures 16 5/8" wide and 10 1/2" high.