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Photo engraving on slate & wood

Your favourite photo burned permanently into the material – pet, wedding, family. No fading, no yellowing.

A photo in the cloud gets forgotten. A photo burned into natural slate stays. We transfer your most precious moments permanently into the material – for the wall, the table, the memory.

Photo engraving of a dog on a slate heart
Photo engraving · pet
Photo engraving of a portrait on natural slate
Photo engraving · portrait
Photo engraving of a dog on a 30x40 slate plate
Photo engraving · slate 30×40

What works for a photo engraving

Pet portrait – your dog, your cat, your loyal companion, captured forever.
Wedding & engagement photo – the finest moment as a lasting keepsake.
Family & children's photos – an image that lasts for generations.
In memory – a dignified memento of a loved one or a pet.
Portraits & favourite places – a face, a house, a place with a story.

Why natural slate and wood?

On dark natural slate the engraving turns light and silvery – the contrast comes from the stone itself, with no added colour. That makes photo engravings on slate especially elegant and deep. Wood feels warmer and more personal. Neither fades nor yellows – unlike a printed photo, the engraving is burned into the material and stays.

The perfect photo for engraving

A photo engraving works best with a good-resolution image, clear contrast and a sharp subject – the face should be easy to make out. No perfect picture? No problem: we prepare your source for engraving and check every motif by hand before we start. We explain how the process works in detail under laser engraving on natural slate.

Also for photographers & studios

We also engrave photos as a white-label service for photographers and studios – high-quality slate and wood engravings to enhance your offering, neutral and in your name.

Send us your photo and your idea – we'll advise you on material and format. Simply request a photo engraving. Related: memorial plaques for people & pets. More classics: glass engraving with a UV laser and wedding engraving.

Frequently asked questions

What image quality do I need for a photo engraving?

Ideally a good-resolution photo with clear contrast and a sharp subject. If the image isn't perfect, we prepare it for engraving and check every source by hand beforehand.

Can I have a pet or a late loved one engraved?

Yes. A pet portrait or a dignified memento are among the most common photo engravings. Just send us your favourite image.

What material is the photo engraved on?

Mainly natural slate (light, silvery contrast on dark stone) and wood (warm and personal). We'll advise you on what suits your photo.

How durable is a photo engraving?

Very durable. The engraving is burned into the material – it does not fade or yellow like a printed photo.

Let's find the right subject for your photo engraving

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