Our pets are family. They end up in more of our photographs than we ever realise, and almost all of those photographs stay on a phone, scrolled past and rarely seen again. A pet keepsake takes one of them and gives it a permanent place in your home.
Their photograph, engraved in steel
We engrave your pet's photograph into solid 2mm stainless steel, then finish every piece by hand. It is a true engraving in a lasting material, not a print, so it has real weight and presence and will not fade or peel with time. The image is rendered in calm monochrome, which suits a dog's eyes or a cat's markings particularly well.
Whether it is a dog, a cat, a horse, a rabbit or any animal who shares your life, we will treat their photograph with the same care you would.
A gift for someone who adores their pet
Most people have one photograph of their animal that they love more than the rest. Turning it into something solid makes a gift that lands rather better than another toy or treat.
- A birthday or Christmas gift for the person who talks about their dog more than anything else.
- Marking an adoption day, or the anniversary of the day you brought them home.
- A new puppy or kitten joining the family.
- Simply for your own shelf, because the good photograph deserves better than a camera roll.
Remembering a pet who has gone
Losing a pet is losing a member of the family. The walks, the welcome at the door, the quiet company, they leave a real space behind. Many of the keepsakes we make are pet memorials, and we take particular care over them.
If you are ordering after a loss and you are not sure which photograph to choose, you are welcome to email us at hello@framemylife.co.uk first. We will give you an honest view, with no pressure to order.
Three sizes, from £70
- Small, 5×7 inches, £70. A shelf, a desk, or a bedside table.
- Medium, 8×8 inches, £100. A square format that suits a close-up portrait particularly well.
- Large, 8×10 inches, £150. Our largest size, for a photograph that deserves the room.
A branded acrylic display stand comes free with every keepsake if you would like one, and UK delivery is free on every order.
How it works
- Choose your size from the three above.
- Upload your favourite photo of them and use our preview studio to see it engraved on steel and frame it just as you would like.
- We make it to order and dispatch within 5 to 8 working days, carefully packaged.
If you are also remembering a person who has passed, you may wish to see our memorial keepsakes.
Questions people often ask
Can I use a photo from my phone?
Yes. Most modern phone photos work beautifully. Our preview studio checks the resolution as you go and will tell you straight away if an image is large enough for the size you have chosen.
My favourite photo is a bit blurry. Will it work?
It depends on the photo. The preview studio shows you how it will look, and if you are unsure you are welcome to send it to us first and we will give you an honest view.
Can I use an old printed photo?
Often, yes. A clear scan works better than a photo of a photo, but send it over and we will tell you what we think before you order.
Will an action shot work, or does it need to be a portrait?
A calm, well-lit head and shoulders shot engraves best, but plenty of lovely pieces come from ordinary snapshots. The preview studio will show you either way.
Can I order keepsakes for more than one pet?
Of course. Each is made individually to order, so you can create one for each animal you would like on the shelf.
How long does it take?
Each piece is made to order and dispatched within 5 to 8 working days, with free tracked UK delivery.