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Two military and law enforcement shadow boxes displaying medals, badges, and memorial memorabilia.
Two military and law enforcement shadow boxes displaying medals, badges, and memorial memorabilia.

From the Front Lines to the Frame

Keeping the Stories Alive

My life has been defined by service. From the deck of a U.S. Navy ship to my years as a police officer, I’ve spent my career in worlds where sacrifice is the standard and every uniform tells a story.

But throughout those years, I always carried a camera. Photography allowed me to find beauty in the chaos and stillness in the noise. Now that I’m retired from the force, I’ve traded the badge for the shop—specifically, the precision tools of an expert framer and the digital canvas of an artist.

Why I Do This

I don’t just "mount items" in a box. I understand the weight of a folded flag, the pride behind a weathered badge, and the memories etched into a pair of old boots.

Because I’ve walked those beats and stood those watches, I have a deep appreciation for the difficult, often unseen lives of our veterans and first responders. My mission is to take those scattered mementos and turn them into a cohesive, professional narrative.

My Process: Art Meets Honor

I combine modern digital art techniques with traditional heirloom framing to create something more than a display—I create a tribute.

  • Shadow Boxes: For veterans and public safety professionals, built to preserve history.


  • Digital Artistry: Custom-created artwork from enhancing and restoring photos to create a storyboard that will tell your unique story.


  • The "Reveal": My favorite part of the job. There is nothing quite like the moment a client sees their life’s work or a loved one's legacy honored with the dignity it deserves.

Public Safety & Military Custom Framing

"You lived the story. I’m just here to make sure it’s never forgotten."

Gallery

Custom handcrafted framing that tells your story.

Custom US Army shadow box featuring Captain rank insignia, military medals, and Old Ironsides patches.
Custom US Army shadow box featuring Captain rank insignia, military medals, and Old Ironsides patches.
Framed American flag burial display with a certificate of authenticity and military service medals.
Framed American flag burial display with a certificate of authenticity and military service medals.
Framed Bronze Star Medal certificate and military award for service in Iraq with red and blue matting.
Framed Bronze Star Medal certificate and military award for service in Iraq with red and blue matting.
Shadow box honoring Lt. Ron Johnson featuring Tooele County Sheriff badges, SWAT patches, and medals.
Shadow box honoring Lt. Ron Johnson featuring Tooele County Sheriff badges, SWAT patches, and medals.

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Official Tooele City black police uniform jacket with department patches and silver badge.
Official Tooele City black police uniform jacket with department patches and silver badge.
Framed Medal of Distinction award certificate and gold star medal for Officer Martin Berdaquer.
Framed Medal of Distinction award certificate and gold star medal for Officer Martin Berdaquer.
Collection of Tooele City and County sheriff and police patches and gold law enforcement badges.
Collection of Tooele City and County sheriff and police patches and gold law enforcement badges.
Salt Lake City police officer memorial frame with vintage badge, ID card, and newspaper clippings.
Salt Lake City police officer memorial frame with vintage badge, ID card, and newspaper clippings.
Military shadow box display featuring a vintage olive drab army uniform, medals, and portrait photos.
Military shadow box display featuring a vintage olive drab army uniform, medals, and portrait photos.
Military shadow box display with service medals, sergeant rank insignia, and a vintage soldier portrait.
Military shadow box display with service medals, sergeant rank insignia, and a vintage soldier portrait.
Framed Tooele City Police Department Medal of Valor certificate and blue ribbon award for Nephi Deeben.
Framed Tooele City Police Department Medal of Valor certificate and blue ribbon award for Nephi Deeben.
Military shadow box with US Navy medals, patches, and photos of USS Abraham Lincoln and USNS Mercy.
Military shadow box with US Navy medals, patches, and photos of USS Abraham Lincoln and USNS Mercy.
Military shadow box memorial for Preston Davis Evans, a veteran of WWII and the Korean War.
Military shadow box memorial for Preston Davis Evans, a veteran of WWII and the Korean War.

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Silverstar Studio Works logo for fine art framing and woodworks on a dark rustic wood background.
Silverstar Studio Works logo for fine art framing and woodworks on a dark rustic wood background.