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Questions, answered.
Do I approve the drawing before you cut?
Yes, and you are covered by our 100% money-back guarantee at every step. An artist hand-draws your photo and emails you a proof. Revisions are unlimited. Nothing is cut until you approve, and if you stop before that you get a full refund with no fee.
How many people fit in one portrait?
It depends on the size: 1 to 2 people or pets at 8 x 10, up to 4 at 12 x 16, up to 8 at 16 x 20 and up to 10 at 18 x 24 inches. More figures need more room for detail. Every size comes framed or unframed, with a walnut or black background.
What if I change my mind?
Before you approve the drawing you can cancel at any point for a full refund, with no fee. Revisions are unlimited and free, so most people refine the drawing rather than cancel. The details are in our full refund policy.
Product details
Description
Your Wedding Anniversary Metal Portrait is a hand-drawn portrait of your wedding photo, laser cut in steel and framed in walnut or black. For your wife or husband, it brings that one look, that one day, back into view.
It is not a print. Four magnets hold the silver steel off its frame, casting real shadows as the light changes. It is an especially fitting steel anniversary gift for your 10th, 11th or 25th, or a tribute to your parents' 40th. Your proof arrives by email within 3 days.
Upload the photo, tell us who is in it, and choose from 8 x 10 to 18 x 24 in. Add names or a date at no charge, with unlimited free revisions. We cut only after your approval.
Size and details
Steel: 16 gauge laser cut steel, about 1/16 in thick, with a hard silver powder coat.
Frame: walnut or black. Four magnets hold the steel off the frame, so it floats and casts a shadow.
No-frame option: the same steel, held off a walnut or black backer by the magnets.
Hanging: one screw. The screw and the magnetic spacers that lift the piece off the wall are in the box.
Sizes: 8 x 10, 12 x 16, 16 x 20 or 18 x 24 in. The orientation, landscape or portrait, follows the photo you upload. Our artists may adjust the layout slightly to present it best.
Shipping information
Currently, we ship to locations in the USA. All our shipping methods are fully trackable.
Orders are dispatched from our warehouse within 5-15 business days. Your order will be delivered via FedEx, DHL, UPS or USPS Delivery Services.
Shipping options and times:
Express Tracked Shipping: 2-6 business days
Economy Tracked Shipping: 7-15 business days
We're dedicated to ensuring your order is shipped and delivered promptly. We understand its significance to you.
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What buyers say
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 2249 reviews.
The picture is from my wedding and the Story in Steel did a great job of duplicating it, including my hair that was extra curly that hot day. I really like the magnetic frame, which made it easy to mount to the wall.
I bought this for my wife on our 25th wedding anniversary. She doesn’t wear silver so I thought this would be a great alternative. She loved that I brought our favorite wedding picture to life!
The first cut of the sketch was perfect. The final deliverable was exceeded expectations in quality, finish, and detail. For thoughtful gifts, this is easy to put together! Made the 3rd anniversary gift one to remember!
We rescue pups who might not otherwise get adopted as many of them have special needs. We have honored each pup who has passed on with a Story in Steel and the artists have nailed the pictures every time. They are very open to feedback and make changes as requested when i was giving one as a gift and she wanted changes made to the preview. I'm super pleased! We will continue to use Story in Steel to honor our pups and give as gifts. Quality art!
My wife wanted something unique and different for our silver anniversary. Over the years, she's accumulated many different silver items but our "Story in Steel" checked both boxes. Thank you for transforming our memorable moment into a forever piece of art!
This was for my son’s one year wedding anniversary. The product was absolutely stunning and they loved it. The delivery was a little long but I understand with the FB ads you’re running that you’re up to your eyeballs in orders. I did order it on time and it came exactly on the day of their anniversary. Also, I missed your half off sale and don’t have any other uses. Overall, I’d give you a 10 out of 10.
Absolutely stunning! Ordered this for a friend that recently lost their pet after 13 years…it looks exactly like her! Amazing quality and high quality craftsmanship! Will order again!
This is such a beautiful l piece of art !!! Thank you so much!!! I love how it is attached to to the frame. Beautifully done and extremely well made!!! Thank you!!!
My Story in Steel artwork was a gift for my brother and sister in law’s 40th Anniversary. I used a beautiful picture from their special vacation in Greece this past summer celebrating this special anniversary! They just loved this gift and hung it on their wall immediately!
Our Chocolate Lab Santana turned 5 this year. To celebrate her birthday, I placed a custom order with Story In Steel. The artwork we received exceeded my expectations. Solid and beautiful. More importantly, my wife loves it.
This artwork was so much better than I ever expected. The picture is of my dad's dog, Dottie. Unfortunately she is starting to show her age. She has been the best dog and companion for my dad. She's been by his side through so much, but most significantly, the loss of my mother. I wanted something special for my dad's birthday and this was it!! He absolutely loved it! Thank you Story In Steel!!
Stunning, if you knew that look she gave the way the long stare looks right into you. Captured so very well its soft yet razor sharp. Not physically mind you the craftsmanship is amazing. Anyone whom knew or met her believes 100% captured her essence. True professional s guaranteed will not be my last image with you. Highly recommended to anyone wishing something different but timeless.
I couldn’t be happier with the finished product! The craftsmanship is absolutely outstanding, and the attention to detail is incredible. Every feature was captured so accurately that my wife immediately recognized the exact photo that was used—without having any idea which picture I had submitted. That alone speaks volumes about the quality and precision of the work.
This is more than just a beautifully made piece; it’s an everlasting memory that we’ll cherish for years to come. If you’re looking for exceptional craftsmanship, remarkable detail, and someone who truly cares about creating a meaningful keepsake, I highly recommend them. An awesome job from start to finish!
Improve the sawtooth hanger.
It pulled out of the frame within the first 24 hours.
The frame got damaged. It damaged my wall and it damages my new vinyl floor
So I don’t like it.
Our son and daughter loved this gift! They said they’d never seen anything like it. I added their wedding photo to it because I chose a photo to replicate that had a large space. They met while in college at University of San Diego (USD) and got married there years later. The church is beautiful. They have great customer service and I was able to look at proofs before choosing the final design.
As far as the art work goes I couldn't be much happier. My only problem was within 20 minutes of me hanging my picture the screws ripped out of the frame and the picture fell.
There also was a mount on the frame for it to be hung horizontally or vertically. For as much money as we spend on these I thought they shouldn't have mounts to be hung either way. After all our pictures were made to only be held one way.
I will say customer service was quick to send a new frame. We'll see if it's going to be any better still though.
Clifford Howard
Steel. The 11th wedding anniversary is the steel anniversary, chosen to stand for a marriage that has become strong and lasting. A Story in Steel portrait is made from a photo of the two of you: an artist draws it by hand, the drawing is laser-cut from steel, and it floats on magnets inside a walnut or black frame. More ideas in our 11 year anniversary gift guide.
“Wonderful 11 year anniversary gift. It was from the night we fell in love and truly knew we were meant to be.”
Matthew M.
What is a good 10th anniversary gift for my wife or husband?
A portrait made from a photo of your first ten years together. The traditional 10th anniversary materials are tin and aluminum and the modern one is diamond; a steel portrait keeps the metal theme in a piece that hangs on your wall every day. Most couples choose their wedding photo or a moment from the decade since. See our 10 year anniversary gift guide.
“I bought a rendering of one of our wedding photos for my husband for our 10th anniversary. We couldn't be more pleased with it! The level of detail is amazing and it looks fantastic on our wall!”
Julia S.
Is a steel portrait a good 6th anniversary gift?
Yes. The traditional 6th anniversary gift is iron and the modern one is wood. Steel is made from iron, and our portraits come framed in walnut, so one piece covers both themes. Our 6 year anniversary gift guide has more.
Which photo works best for an anniversary portrait?
A photo where both faces are clear, like a wedding photo, a first trip together or a kiss seen from the side. If you are choosing between a few, upload them all or email them to support@storyinsteel.com after ordering, and your artist will recommend the one that will look best in steel.
Can we add our names or wedding date?
Yes. A name or date can be added beneath the portrait at no charge.
What is a laser cut steel portrait, and how is it different from a print?
It is a physical piece of art, not a print. An artist hand draws your photo as solid shapes and open space, and that drawing is laser cut from 16 gauge steel, about 1/16 inch thick, and powder coated silver. Magnets hold the steel just off the walnut or black backing, so it floats and casts real shadows that change with the light. A print is a photo in ink on paper or canvas, flat behind glass. This is your photo redrawn and cut in steel, with real depth and shadow.
Can you combine several photos?
Yes. Turn on "Combine multiple photos" and upload them together, and your artist merges everyone into one portrait.
How does it hang?
One screw is all it takes, and it is in the box. The steel attaches to the frame by itself: magnets on the frame hold it in place, just off the backing, so it floats.
How it works
Upload your favorite photo
Add names, a quote or a date. Pick your size and frame.
Artists hand-draw it
We send a mock-up for your approval, with unlimited revisions, then cut and powder-coat.
Hang it with one screw
Screw and magnetic spacers included for the floating 3D look.