Lithophane of a Wedding Picture or Portrait

Lithophanes are 3D photographs that when viewed in normal lighting look a little dull and lifeless. But when back lit transform into stunning 3D pictures with depth and detail that cannot be seen in a flat 2D photgraph.

The Lithophane comes with a solid oak frame to display by a lamp or set by a window. Other species of wood and painting are also availible with a special request.

Simple engraving of names, wedding dates, birthdates etc. will require no extra charge. Elaborate work will be determined by the Artist.

Ordering Information
How to order
Will your photos work?
What about colors?
Terms and conditions
How to order

Simply send your photos to us and you will receive your custom carved Lithophane in aproximatly three weeks.

Once you have placed your order and have sent us your photo(s), you will receive a design proof via email for approval within two weeks. To assure your satisfaction, we will not proceed with the carving and finishing work until we have received your approval. After you approve the design proof, we will carve and finish your custom artwork and ship it to you within two weeks. If you have special time constraints for an order, email us with your concerns (an additional fee may be required for Rush orders).


Will your photos work?
We will examine your digital files or commercial foto prints when we receive them, and contact you if we see any need for replacements.

Both color or black and white photos are fine for all styles.

If you are not sure your photos will work, send them before you submit your order and we will let you know (see Submit Your Photos).

Choosing fotos that will work successfully is simple:

The sharper the better
We can do some sharpening and adjusting, but nothing beats a crisp image from the beginning. But don't worry if you think your photos are too soft— send them anyway, and we'll contact you.
The bigger the better
Choose photos that feature the subject's face as large as possible whenever you can (for standard head-and-shoulders portraits).
Not too dark, not too light
A good mix of hilites, mid-tones and shadows is best. If you think your fotos are too light or too dark, send them to us and we'll let you know. In most cases, we can extract the visual information we need.
Digital files are great
When possible, send digital files with higher image quality and lower compression. But don't worry if you think your files might be too small. As long as they are sharp and have some good tonal values, we can resize them up to our required sizes in most cases, or render what we need.
Commercial photo prints, not inkjet prints
If you take pictures with film, mail in your commercially processed matte or glossy prints.
If you shoot with a digital camera, send the digital files (not an inkjet or desktop print).


Terms and Conditions
We cannot be held responsible for photos lost or damaged in the mail. Once your photos are received we will examine them. If they present design problems we will contact you via email to discuss a relacement(s). In the event that a photo appropriate for your order cannot be found your order will be refunded in full.

Once acceptable photos have been received, we will email a Design Proof . Two rounds of color revisions are included with your order. Additional or excessive revisions are subject to additional charges at the artist's discretion.

Once an acceptable photo has been agreed upon by both the artist and client, $75US of the order becomes nonrefundable.

If you are dissatisfied with the Design Proof, you may cancel the remainder of your order at this time, and the balance of your order, minus $75US, will be refunded. Once the Design Proof has been approved, 100% of the order becomes nonrefundable.

Once an order has been placed and an acceptable photo has been submitted, no substitutions will be accepted without an additional fee. To substitute a new photo will incur an additional nonrefundable fee of $75US.

Orders cancelled for reasons beyond the artist's control after work has begun, and prior to printing of the approved Design Proof, are subject to a minimum cancellation fee of $75US for the initial order plus $20 per additional face ordered. A higher cancellation fee may be required for Special Orders (depending on the complexity of the order).

Packages damaged in the mail will be replaced at no additional charge to you.

It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that all material presented for photography, printing, copying, duplicating or any other form of reproduction is free from any third party claims for breach of copyright or license.

Gomez Carvings,LLC retains the reproduction rights on all artworks. We would be happy to negotiate an appropriate fee for commercial useage. Prices presented on this site are based on personal use only. Please call or email us if you have a commercial use inquiry.

Gomez Carvings,LLC reserves the right to use all art and designs for promotional purposes without restriction. All photos submitted to Gomez Carvings,LLC and www.gomezcarvings.com may be used for promotional purposes by the artist Steve Gomez without restriction whether or not an order is placed.