Choose AuraLine™ for a compact freestanding pet-photo lamp; choose StoryFrame™ when you want the same photo-to-line-art idea in a larger framed display for a shelf, dresser, console or sideboard. Both are USB-powered LED pieces made from laser-engraved clear acrylic and a solid wood light base. The main difference is physical format and how much visual space you want the portrait to occupy.
This guide compares the two formats directly. It does not replace the separate photo-selection guide, general pet-gift guide or pet-memorial guide.
Size and format: the practical difference
AuraLine™ is the more compact option. The finished lamp is approximately 14.5 cm wide × 22 cm high, with a square clear acrylic panel in an oval solid wood LED base. It is designed as a freestanding decorative lamp for a stable indoor surface.
StoryFrame™ uses a larger framed presentation with a 23 × 17 cm acrylic panel and a solid wood USB LED base. It takes up more visual space and suits a shelf, dresser, console or sideboard when you want the portrait to read more like a framed illuminated keepsake.
Neither product needs to be described as wall-mounted. Both are displayed on a stable indoor surface using their wooden LED base.
Which one works better in a room?
- AuraLine™: better when the available surface is smaller or you want a quieter bedside, desk or shelf display.
- StoryFrame™: better when you have more surface space and want the portrait to have a larger framed presence on a dresser, console, shelf or sideboard.
The choice is therefore about footprint and presentation, not about one format producing a more accurate portrait.
What the two products have in common
- One uploaded photo is refined into clean line art.
- The approved artwork is laser-engraved directly into clear acrylic.
- Both use a solid wood USB LED base.
- Both are available with 3-Color Light or RGB.
- A digital Design Proof is sent by email before engraving.
- Both are made to order in our atelier in Antwerp.
- Delivery is within 3–5 business days.
Does the same pet photo work for both?
Usually, yes. A sharp, well-lit photo with the pet clearly visible is the strongest starting point for either format. The engraving process is based on the same core idea: the recognisable features of the pet are simplified into clean line art before permanent engraving.
If you are still choosing the image, use the dedicated pet-photo guide for line-art engraving. That article owns photo suitability; this article owns the format decision.
What about names, dates or short wording?
AuraLine™ supports optional short wording for the wooden base where that text option is available and selected. For either product, use only the personalisation options shown on the live product page and review the wording in the Design Proof before approval. Keeping text short helps the pet portrait remain the main visual element.
Price: compare the live product pages
AuraLine™ is the lower-priced, more compact format in the current catalogue, while StoryFrame™ is the larger framed option. Exact variant prices can change, so use the live AuraLine™ and StoryFrame™ product pages as the price source rather than relying on a static blog number.
Quick decision guide
- Choose AuraLine™ if compact size and a freestanding lamp format matter most.
- Choose StoryFrame™ if you want a larger framed presence on a shelf, dresser, console or sideboard.
- Choose based on display space first; both use a photo-to-line-art engraving workflow.
- Choose the photo separately based on clarity, lighting and recognisable pet features.
For general dog- and cat-lover gift occasions, read Personalised Gifts for Dog and Cat Lovers. If the purpose is specifically remembrance after a loss, read Personalised Pet Memorial Gifts.
Before ordering
- Measure the surface where the piece will stand.
- Choose AuraLine™ or StoryFrame™ according to the desired footprint and presentation.
- Upload the clearest original pet photo available.
- Select 3-Color Light or RGB.
- Check every selected personalisation detail in the Design Proof before approval.
The full approval process is explained on How It Works. You can also browse the Personalised Lamps collection.
Need a different format?
For a matching pair, multiple pets from separate photos or another idea outside the standard product options, use Custom Projects & Bespoke Orders.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between AuraLine™ and StoryFrame™?
AuraLine™ is the more compact freestanding lamp at approximately 14.5 × 22 cm overall. StoryFrame™ is the larger framed presentation with a 23 × 17 cm acrylic panel.
Is StoryFrame™ a wall-mounted product?
No wall mounting is required by the verified product setup. StoryFrame™ uses a solid wood USB LED base and is suited to a stable surface such as a shelf, dresser, console or sideboard.
Do both use the same kind of pet photo?
Both work best from a clear, well-lit original photo in which the pet is easy to recognise.
Do both include a Design Proof?
Yes. A digital Design Proof is sent by email before engraving.
How long does delivery take?
Both are delivered within 3–5 business days.
