You can receive a free simulation to preview before it is engraved. Remember that if you would prefer NOT to have your pictures posted for general viewing until approval, let me know and I will set up a special page for your photos or send an email instead. Simulations are primarily for formatting purposes...such as making sure the wording is correct, proper font used, size of fonts, picture placement, etc... The computer screen is a little brighter than the actual photo once engraved. All marble photos are basically black and white when engraved (actually grayscale), or basically not in color as a normal photograph. Some color can be applied using fillers (special request). Let us know if you have any questions.