See Your Photo Above Earth
A story of such importance would imply a setting to match it. Having this, your uploaded photo is cleverly manipulated into an actual high-altitude balloon scene and appears to float there right above the surface of planet Earth in the upper atmosphere.
From glowing sunrises over the planet to dramatic near-space darkness, each scene would reveal to us a fraction of the beauty and scale of Earth in tens of miles of altitude. Just point out a picture that carries meaning for you, and we will ensure that it will be set into a setting that will make it unforgettable.
Upload Your Photo
It starts with a single image. A family portrait. A graduation snapshot. A wedding photo. A logo. A message. If it’s meaningful to you, it belongs here.
The upload process is simple and secure. Select your file, review it in the preview window, and confirm. Clear size and format guidelines help ensure the best final result. Your image is used only to create your personalized stratosphere visual and is never shared publicly without your permission.
Once uploaded, you’ll see a preview and can move on to customizing your mission view.
Customize Your Mission
Each stratosphere scene is inspired by real high-altitude balloon imagery. You can select different Earth views and lighting conditions to match the mood of your photo.
Choose a bright daytime ascent with vivid blue skies and detailed cloud formations below. Or select a darker near-space atmosphere where the horizon glows softly against the black sky. Your image is placed within a realistic display mount attached to a balloon payload frame, as if it traveled high above the planet.
We carefully adjust perspective, lighting, and scale to create a seamless result. The final image feels cinematic, yet grounded in the authentic look of real atmospheric missions.
How It Works
High-altitude balloons rise through the atmosphere until they reach the stratosphere, where the sky darkens and the curvature of Earth becomes visible. Cameras onboard capture wide, sweeping views that reveal the planet from a remarkable height.
Your photo is digitally integrated into imagery inspired by these missions. We refine shadows, contrast, and alignment so your image fits naturally within the scene. The finished result is delivered as a high-resolution file, ready to download, print, or share.
The process is straightforward, and turnaround is quick, so you can enjoy your elevated moment without delay.
Recent Missions
Browse some of the latest creations from our community.
- A newborn portrait set against a glowing sunrise over the clouds.
- A graduation photo displayed above the curve of the ocean.
- A couple’s engagement image framed by the deep blue of the upper atmosphere.
- A brand logo floating above layers of white cloud formations.
Each mission is different because every photo tells a different story. What they share is the same breathtaking perspective: the edge of Earth.
Your Moment, Elevated
Seeing your photograph up there with the Earth changes how it feels. The scale broadens, the memory becomes timeless. When you place your photo with such importance, it only seems logical to create a photograph for celebration, commemoration, or something unique that, in hindsight, can provide a degree of wonder not quite attainable otherwise.
When you are ready, kindly upload the photo to soar on high.
One story.
One still.
A famous photo ... in the stratosphere.