EchoPortrait turns a 2D or 3D/4D ultrasound image into a sculpted relief — a roughly 5-inch square keepsake where the profile rises gently from the surface in physical, touchable dimension. It's $45, works with either type of ultrasound photo, and is finished as a display piece for a nursery shelf, mantel, or bedside table.
Most ultrasound keepsakes are flat: a printed photo, a card, a picture in a frame. EchoPortrait is different — it's the one you can run a finger along. Here's what that actually means and how it comes together.
What does "relief" mean here?
A relief is simply a design that's raised from a flat background rather than printed flat onto it — you see the image, but you can also feel its contours with your hand. With EchoPortrait, that shape comes directly from the uploaded ultrasound: the curve of a cheek, the line of a brow, and other features that a flat photo can only imply are given real, physical dimension.
Do I need a 3D/4D ultrasound, or does a regular 2D scan work?
Either works. EchoPortrait is built from both 2D and 3D/4D ultrasound photos, so it's a good fit even with a standard black-and-white scan from a routine appointment — an elective 3D/4D session isn't required to get a dimensional keepsake.
How big is it, and where do people display it?
Each EchoPortrait is a generous, roughly 5-inch (13 cm) square. Families tend to keep it somewhere they'll actually see it day to day — a nursery shelf, a mantel, or a bedside table — rather than tucked away in a drawer the way a printed photo often ends up.
How is EchoPortrait different from EchoGlow or EchoForm?
All three turn an ultrasound into something physical, but they land in different places. EchoGlow is an illuminated light box — the image glows from behind. EchoForm is a full volumetric sculpture built from complete scan data. EchoPortrait sits between them: more dimensional than a flat print, more affordable and accessible than a full sculpture, and it doesn't require a light source or DICOM scan file to work. For a full side-by-side of all four, see our guide to choosing an Echo Collection keepsake.
Can EchoPortrait be used as a memorial keepsake?
Yes. Some families choose EchoPortrait as a gentle, lasting way to hold onto an ultrasound image after a loss, rather than a printed photo alone.
How does ordering work?
An ultrasound photo is uploaded at checkout. Our team personally reviews every image before production, and if a different angle or a clearer scan would give a better result, we'll reach out with guidance on what to ask for at the next ultrasound appointment, rather than proceeding with a result we're not confident in.
Frequently asked questions
What is EchoPortrait?
EchoPortrait is a sculpted ultrasound relief — a roughly 5-inch square keepsake where the ultrasound image is given physical, touchable dimension. It's $45.
Does EchoPortrait require a 3D/4D ultrasound?
No. EchoPortrait works with both standard 2D ultrasound photos and 3D/4D scans.
Is EchoPortrait available as a memorial keepsake?
Yes, EchoPortrait is offered as a gentle, lasting memorial keepsake for families who want a dimensional way to hold onto an ultrasound image.
How is EchoPortrait different from EchoGlow or EchoForm?
EchoGlow is an illuminated light box, EchoForm is a full volumetric sculpture built from complete scan data, and EchoPortrait is a sculpted relief that sits between the two — dimensional and touchable, without needing a light source or a full scan file.