Welcome to Beauty in Backlight!

Beauty~
a quality or feature that is most effective, gratifying, or telling
Backlight~
the process of illuminating the subject from the back

Beauty in Backlight is a unique service offering you a chance to convert your photos into artistic silhouettes.

Sisters in Silhouette

8x8 design with 2 silhouettes - $25

Gift Option

Show off your favorite silhouette in a stylish "scrabble tile" pendant.

$18.00

Baby Bump Beauty

Capture the beauty of your baby body in silhouette!

Monogramming Available

You may include a name, date, or monogram on any print.
More examples to come.

Sample Silhouettes

My 3 year old daughter, Anne Hope (G10)


My 6 month old son, Gibson (G13)


My4 year old son, Gavin (G15)

Shape & Color Options

As I complete your orders & build my shop many options for color choices will be featured.
At this point, when you submit your order we will work together to identify your style. This will help in the creation of your personalized design.

For a simply timeless option you may choose to forgo all color options and order a black and white only design.

You will also have the choice of surrounding your silhouette with the following shapes:

Oval - This is the traditional look of silhouette prints.

Circle

Square

Rectangle

Advanced Options

Coming Soon!
Are you looking to make your silhouette print even more special?
Perhaps you may be interested in the following options:

Stationary
Design: $12.50
Set of 12 cards: $ 6.50
Shipping: $3.00

Posters: Unique option for retirement or graduation celebrations
Design: $12.50
Poster Print: $16.95
Shipping: $7.00

Gift Tags
Design: $12.50
Per Tag: $0.75 under 10
$.45 over 10
Shipping: $tbd

Silhouette Pendant
Design: $12.50
Pendant: $ 5.50
Shipping: $ 2.00

Silhouette on Canvas:
Design: $12.50
Canvas Print: $tbd
Shipping: $tbd

Order Timeline

~Submit your inquiry
~Confirmation of inquiry receipt
~Work together to set up your photo
~Email your digital picture and/or send printed photographs
~Payment due for design fee
~Artist work begins
~Preview your print
~Make changes as desired
~Final design returned to your email and/or submitted to printer
~Printing your silhouette

There is currently a 1 week turn around time for confirmed orders.
If you're ready to order send an email inquiry to Katie today!

Artist & Contact Information

Hello, I am Katie.
I am a SAHM to 3 children. I am blessed to be able to spend this time home with them while they are young. This site, along with my addiction to all things digital, is my creative outlet.

I am looking forward to working with you to design a silhouette that showcases the unique features of someone (or something) you love!

Thank you for visiting Beauty in the Backlight.
I hope you will enjoy viewing silhouette samples, keep our shop in mind when you are looking for a special gift, and come back again soon!

My email address for all inquiries & orders is: meyeringk@yahoo.com
You may also be intersted in visiting my personal blog,
A List Maker's Life
I also co-author the educational resource blog
ABC & 123: A Learning Cooperative

Options & Prices

Beauty in Backlight is now taking orders for 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 and 12x12 prints.

Typically, I will do design work for you and email you the print. With this option you will have the rights to your print and will be able to print it on your own, as desired.

If you would prefer, I will do the printing work for you and ship the final products to your home. Once the design work is done on one size you have the option of paying to print the silhouette in whatever size you want without an additional design fee.

PRICING:

4x6 Prints
Design $ 12.50
Printing $ 1.00
Shipping $ 1.50

5x7 Prints
Design $ 12.50
Printing $ 2.50
Shipping $ 2.00

8x10 Prints
Design $ 12.50
Printing $ 3.99
Shipping $ 2.00

12x12 Prints
Design $ 12.50
Printing $ 5.00
Shipping $ 3.50

If you are interested in a custom size please let me know and we can work together to determine the possibility and the pricing!

Size Samples:

Matting Your Silhouette

Click on the individual pictures to get an upclose view of the colors, patterns, and code names.

If you would prefer a solid color, without pattern & texture, that is also fine.

Tutorial: Submitting Your Photo

For the best outcome it is beneficial to follow the steps explained here.

~Choose your subject
~Find a sheet, or other large piece of material, in an obviously contrasting color.
~Drape the material as a backdrop
~Pose your subject in front of the backdrop
~If you are posing a child you will want a side shot that clearly sets apart their profile
~Take 2-3 pictures in your pose
~Upload your pictures to your computer
~Email them to me as attachments

Now, you're ready for the next step!

Frequently Asked Questions

For questions regarding the following items, check out these posts:
Ordering Tutorial
Prices & Options
Contact Information
Order Timeline & Turn Around