Stephanie blending two photographs together on screen
How It Works

Creating The Photograph You Never Had.

Creating your portrait is a simple, personal journey. Send me the photographs you have and I'll personally check what's possible before you make any payment. If you'd like to go ahead, I'll guide you through every step from there.

Start Your Portrait

No payment is needed to send your photographs.

Your Journey

Every Portrait Follows The Same Gentle Process

You'll work directly with me throughout. I'll first check your photographs, explain what's possible and answer any questions before you decide whether you'd like to go ahead.

1

Share Your Photographs & Story

Send me the photographs you'd like me to work from and tell me a little about the portrait you're imagining. You can share as much or as little as you'd like.

No payment is taken at this stage.

Step one — choosing the photographs to work from
Step two — carefully separating each person from their original photograph
2

I Check Your Photographs & Plan It With You

I'll personally look through your photographs and let you know honestly what I believe is possible. If you're unsure what would work best, I'll help you choose the photographs and talk through the composition with you.

Once I've confirmed I can work with your photographs, you can decide whether you'd like to go ahead.

3

Choose Your Portrait & Secure Your Order

Once I've confirmed your photographs are suitable, you can choose how you'd like to receive your finished portrait.

Digital Portrait — £35

Your finished high-resolution portrait sent digitally.

Keepsake Portrait — £80

Your digital portrait plus a professionally printed and framed portrait, beautifully presented in a Solace Keeps keepsake box with UK delivery included.

If you'd like to go ahead, I'll send you a secure payment link. Payment is made before I begin creating your artwork.

You're under no obligation to order simply because I've checked your photographs.

4

Your Portrait Is Carefully Created

Once payment has been received, I'll begin creating your portrait. I carefully bring your photographs together, paying close attention to lighting, colour, skin tones, positioning, proportion, perspective and the small details that help the finished portrait feel natural.

Step three — blending lighting and colour so the portrait looks natural
Step four — refining the portrait together until it feels right
5

We Review It Together

When your first version is ready, I'll send you a preview. If anything doesn't feel quite right, you can request changes and I'll continue refining it with you until it feels right.

Nothing is printed or finalised until you've approved your portrait.

The Finishing Touches
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Yours To Keep

Once you've approved your portrait, it's carefully prepared in the way you chose at the start of your journey.

Digital Portrait

Yours To Keep Digitally

Once approved, your finished high-resolution portrait is prepared and sent directly to you digitally.

Solace Keeps Keepsake

Beautifully Printed & Presented

Once approved, your portrait is professionally printed, carefully framed and beautifully presented inside your Solace Keeps keepsake box before being sent to you.

When Do I Pay?

There's no payment when you first send your photographs.

I'll personally check them and let you know what I believe is possible first.

If you decide you'd like me to create your portrait, I'll send you a secure payment link for your chosen option. Payment is made before I begin creating the artwork.

Digital Portrait £35

Keepsake Portrait £80

Portraits containing more than 4 people require a personalised quote.

Helpful Guidance

The Perfect Portrait Doesn't Need Perfect Photographs

Every portrait begins with the photographs you already have. They don't need to be professional or perfect. Whether they're decades old, faded, separate, or tucked away in a drawer, I'll carefully look at what you have and help you understand what's possible.

What makes a good photograph?

Everyday photographs can often become the most meaningful portraits.

Old, faded, printed or treasured photographs are welcome.

People photographed years apart can often be brought together naturally in one portrait.

Creases, fading and minor damage can often be carefully improved as part of the portrait process.

Black and white photographs can often be colourised where appropriate.

If you're unsure which photographs to send, I'll personally help you choose.

Here's what separate family photographs can become.

Before — separate photographs of mum and grandma
Original Photographs
After — mum and grandma together in one portrait
Finished Portrait
Old photographs — separate pictures of father and son
Original Photographs
Finished portrait — together in one photograph
Finished Portrait

Every portrait shown here was created from separate photographs provided by real families.

Not Sure About Your Photographs?

Not Sure If Your Photographs Will Work?

Send them to me first. I'll personally look through what you have and let you know what may be possible before you decide whether you'd like to order.

Send Your Photographs

No payment • No obligation

The Solace Keeps Keepsake

Thoughtfully Prepared, Just For You

The Solace Keeps keepsake box open to show the framed portrait, keepsake cards, sealed envelope, tealight candles and forget-me-not seeds

If you choose a Keepsake Portrait, your finished artwork is carefully printed, framed and presented with thoughtful details designed to make opening it feel every bit as special as the portrait itself.

Professionally framed portrait, ready to display

Luxury linen keepsake box for safekeeping

A handwritten thank-you from Stephanie

Wallet memory card

Forget-me-not seed packet

Two tealight candles

Carefully wrapped presentation

"A portrait you'll treasure. An experience you'll never forget."

You're Never Alone Throughout The Process

Creating a portrait like this is deeply personal. That's why every step of the journey is designed to feel calm, supportive, and completely centered around you.

Personal

Work Directly With Stephanie

From your very first message to the moment your portrait arrives, you'll always communicate directly with me. Every portrait is personally created by me, with the same care I'd give my own family's memories.

Supportive

Nothing Is Finished Until It Feels Right

You'll receive a preview before anything is finalised, and if something doesn't feel quite right, you can request changes. I'll keep refining your portrait with you until you're happy.

Respectful

Your Memories Stay Private

Every photograph you share is treated with respect and confidentiality. Your photographs and your finished portrait are never publicly shared without your permission.

"You're trusting me with something irreplaceable. I never forget that."

Trusted by Families

The Words That Mean the Most to Me

Every portrait tells a story. These words come from families who trusted Solace Keeps to create something they never thought they'd have.

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★★★★★

“When I received this gift, I was completely shocked by what was inside. The box was beautiful, but the most special part was the photograph, an image I could only ever dream of.

Everything was put together with so much care and love. Thank you, Steph, for creating something so special.”

Abbie
Worksop
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★★★★★

“Opening my Solace Keeps box brought me so much comfort at an incredibly difficult time. It felt like I had a little piece of both my sisters with me again. It truly meant the world to me.”

Micheala
Worksop
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★★★★★

“Excellent service from start to finish. Stephanie was so friendly, caring and helpful throughout. The photographs she created are incredibly special to me, and I would happily recommend Solace Keeps.”

Eleanor
Sheffield
FAQ

Questions About The Process

Often just one clear photograph of each person is enough. The more you can share, the more choice I have, but there's no minimum to worry about.

Solace Keeps branded tissue paper, used to wrap every finished portrait

Let's Create The Photograph You Always Wish You Had

Every portrait begins with the photographs you already have. Send them to me and tell me a little about the people you'd love to bring together. I'll personally look through everything and guide you from there.

Start Your Portrait
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