Pet Photo Lamp or Framed Pet Keepsake? AuraLine™ vs StoryFrame™

For a pet portrait, choose AuraLine™ if you want a compact, free-standing lamp for a bedside table, desk or shelf; choose StoryFrame™ if you want a larger framed piece meant to be a focal point on a wall or console. Both turn one uploaded pet photo into laser-engraved line art on a glowing acrylic panel, made to order in our Antwerp atelier — the difference is size, format and where each one belongs in a room.

This guide compares the two directly, so you can decide before you upload a photo rather than after.

The Core Difference: Format and Size

AuraLine™ is a free-standing lamp: a square clear acrylic panel set into an oval solid wood LED base. It is compact and self-contained — it does not need a wall, a nail, or a specific piece of furniture behind it.

StoryFrame™ is the larger, framed version, with a 23 × 17 cm acrylic panel set into a solid wood LED base. It is built to read as a lit picture rather than a lamp, and takes up noticeably more visual space than AuraLine™.

Where Each One Fits in a Room

AuraLine™ suits a bedside table, a desk, a windowsill, a bookshelf or any surface where a smaller object sits naturally among other things. It is the more private, understated option, and the one most people choose when the portrait is for their own everyday space rather than a shared or formal room.

StoryFrame™ suits a console table, a mantelpiece, a hallway shelf or a wall-adjacent surface where a larger piece can stand on its own. It works well next to actual framed photographs, since it is designed to sit at that same visual scale.

Lamp or Picture — Which Look Do You Want?

AuraLine™ reads as a small lamp during the day and a glowing object at night — the portrait is part of a light fixture. StoryFrame™ reads as a framed photograph first, with the light as a secondary effect — during the day it looks like conventional wall or console art, and in the evening the engraved lines illuminate.

If you want the piece to blend in as a lamp, AuraLine™ is the better fit. If you want it to blend in as a photograph — sitting among other framed pictures — StoryFrame™ is the better fit.

What They Have in Common

• Both are made from one uploaded pet photo, converted into clean line art and laser-engraved into clear acrylic.
• Both are available with a 3-Colour Light or RGB light option.
• Both include a Design Proof by email before anything is engraved.
• Both are made to order in our Antwerp atelier and delivered within 3–5 business days.
• Both can include a short engraved name or date alongside the portrait.

Price Range

AuraLine™ is priced from €49.90 to €54.90 depending on the selected light option. StoryFrame™, being the larger framed format, is priced from €59.90 to €64.90.

Which One Should You Choose?

• Choose AuraLine™ if you want something for a bedside table, desk or shelf, prefer a smaller and more private piece, or are buying this as a personal keepsake for yourself rather than a display piece for guests.
• Choose StoryFrame™ if you want a wall or console piece, want the portrait to be a visible focal point, or plan to place it alongside other framed family photographs.
• Choose either if you are unsure — both use the same photo-to-line-art process, so the decision comes down to where the piece will live, not which one produces a better likeness.

For guidance on preparing the photo itself, see How to Choose a Pet Photo for Line-Art Engraving. For a broader look at gift occasions, see Personalised Gifts for Dog and Cat Lovers, or for memorial pieces specifically, Personalised Pet Memorial Gifts.

What to Check Before Ordering

• Decide on placement first — bedside/desk favours AuraLine™, wall/console favours StoryFrame™.
• Choose a sharp, well-lit photo with a plain background for the cleanest result.
• Choose 3-Colour Light or RGB.
• Add a name or short date if you want a small amount of text alongside the portrait.
• Review the Design Proof carefully by email before it is approved for engraving.

The full ordering process is explained on our How It Works page. Browse both pieces in our Personalised Lamps collection.

Something Different?

If you are considering a different size, a matching pair for two pets, or another idea outside the standard options, you can start a request through Custom Projects & Bespoke Orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between AuraLine™ and StoryFrame™?

AuraLine™ is a smaller, free-standing lamp with a square acrylic panel. StoryFrame™ is a larger framed piece with a 23 × 17 cm panel, designed to be a focal point on a wall or console rather than a lamp on a surface.

Which one is better for a pet photo specifically?

Both use the same photo-to-line-art process and produce an equally accurate portrait. The choice depends on placement: AuraLine™ for a bedside table, desk or shelf, StoryFrame™ for a wall or console.

Is one more expensive than the other?

Yes. AuraLine™ is priced from €49.90 to €54.90. StoryFrame™, being larger, is priced from €59.90 to €64.90.

Can both be personalised with a name or date?

Yes, a short engraved name or date can be added to either piece alongside the portrait.

Do both come with a Design Proof?

Yes. Both include a Design Proof by email before anything is engraved, so you can review and approve the design first.

How long does delivery take for either piece?

Both are delivered within 3–5 business days.