Cameo portraits on gemstone portrait cameo jewel

Guide to taking good photographs for your cameo portrait

Select your best images for the cameo design

father and baby daughter

If you were asked to show a friend just two or three photos that capture the "essence" of your loved one which would you choose ? These are the images that I need for your cameo jewel.

I want to capture in your portrait carving the feeling of pride and recognition that you experience when you see those pictures.

A mother and her newborn baby

Send your photographs to Portraits in Stone

Send more than one photo if at all possible, from a number of angles. The more good images I have, the greater the accuracy of the finished Cameo.

Multiple photos are best sent by e.mail as attachments to artist@portraitsinstone.com

High resolution and Large file sizes are very welcome. These will be used by the cameo artist to design your personal cameo portrait jewel. The photos are printed to 10 by 8 size to study when carving.

I will use the best images for the special photo books that show the making of your special custom cameo pendant or brooch pin.


Scan your Printed Photos and email them to Portraits in Stone

photo from 1928

Printed photographs can be scanned and sent by email, or posted to me, Antique photos can be taken out of their frames for this. I will return the original photograph with the finished cameo.

The image on the left was taken in 1928. This was used for the two matched remembrance cameos for the Grudebod family.

Hire a professional photographer

Consider using a good professional studio in your area. They are experts in how to get the best images of people.

Please ask your photographer to contact Gareth Eckley at Portraits in Stone. I can advise on what format of photo will work best for your cameo portrait.