Is it possible to have something as specific as a photo etched into metal? Can you name any companis that can

here's an example of a Mac laptop with a

photo-etched design.

you might try and find a local shop

that makes trophies etc.

one of the links below can do it,

but you're better off finding a local shop.

yes, it is, they use a laser. I found a family owned hardware store in my town that is offering laser etching of photos into wood, metal, plexiglass and glass. It was not expensive, and they let me watch it being done. A detailed photo took a while. google it, and I am sure you will find this offered in your city somewhere. Laser etching.

A photo can be converted to a sandblasting mask and then etched/blasted onto metal or other substances. Talk to people who do decorative sandblasting and monuments.

Its called photolithography and your newspaper is printed that way any good signwriter or print shop would be a place to start.