Photography has become an integral part of modern society. Besides capturing personal moments in life, they’'re used for just about everything from sales; inspiration; provocation; information; and education. In fact, it's hardly possible to imagine a world without photography but there certainly was such a time, and more of it than not.

 Throughout most of human history, there have been no photos. Drawings and paintings were the primary means to capture or convey memorable events. It wasn't until  the 1800’s, the century largely known for inventing tools and machines, that real images began to be captured on negatives and film.  

 In particular, 1839 is the year attributed to the birth of modern photography, and also the birth of the term which was taken from the Greek language combining  two words—photos with means ‘light’ and graphien which means ‘to draw’. Not surprisingly, the photographic process began far from what we know today and experienced much trial and error before being available to the masses. 

Fast forward to the present day and photographs are not only capturing the most significant parts of our lives, but their also able to eternally honor those who are no longer with us. Using the latest digital technology, memorial photographs can be converted into high resolution images that are embedded onto the surface of porcelain or ceramic before being  permanently "fired up" to 1700 degrees. The finished product maintains the same beauty and color as the original and will withstand almost all harmful elements including sunlight, acid rain, thermal expansion, frost, snow and all weather and temperature cycles. 

Since the process makes the image virtually timeless and indestructible, ceramic and porcelain photos serve as wonderful memorials for loved ones lost. These permanent images are now being included in funeral plans where they're eventually affixed to monuments, markers, headstones, or any special place where an outdoor eternal memorial is befitting.