The Kept Portrait
A photograph, simplified into a line drawing and recreated in thread on natural cream canvas.
Wedding days. Family photos. A moment you want to keep somewhere beyond your camera roll.
5 × 7 · unframed · 2–3 week turnaround
Not sure? Choose “Choose for me” and I’ll select the orientation that best fits your original. If you choose horizontal or vertical and I think your piece would work better the other way, I’ll reach out before stitching.
Who is in the photo? What makes this moment worth keeping? Share as much or as little as you'd like.
May we share your Kept Story after your piece has been delivered?
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A clear photo or scan works best.
how to choose your photo
A clear, well-lit photo works best. Choose an image where the people are easy to see and their positioning is clear. Try to avoid blur, heavy shadows, cropped faces, or photos taken from far away.
What photos work best
Clear faces · visible body positioning · simple backgrounds · meaningful moments
Photos with clear outlines and visible details translate best. Your photograph will be simplified into a line drawing for embroidery, so some small details may be intentionally removed while preserving the feeling and character of the original image.
what to expect
Each portrait is created from your original photograph and thoughtfully simplified into a line drawing before being stitched. Small details may be removed or adjusted so the design translates beautifully in thread, while keeping the overall feeling and character of the original image.
timing and delivery
Each Kept Portrait is made to order with care and craft. Please allow about 2–3 weeks before shipment. If I have any questions about your photo or think a small adjustment would create a stronger finished piece, I’ll reach out before stitching.