Guide to Selecting Your Portraits

During the slide presentation in the studio, you will make your selections for those portraits you would like to purchase. To facilitate the process, below are a few suggestions to help when viewing the images.

  • When you see the images for the first time, you will certainly have favorites right away! Keep in mind your initial instinct is usually correct. We will take plenty of time to view the images until you have made your final decision.

  • Please make sure all decision-makers are present for the slide presentation.

  • Wall portraits are a beautiful way to decorate your home. Take some time to consider where you may like to display a wall portrait from your session. This information will be useful to determine the appropriate size of the portrait.

  • You may find it helpful to prepare a list of names ahead of time of the grandparents, aunts, uncles, and/or friends with whom you may want to share these wonderful portraits.


Wall Portraits
Is there any specific place in your home that you would like to decorate with a wall portrait? You may also consider doing a collection of 3 or more images in a special place in your home. Wall portraits are available in the following sizes:

30x40, 24x30, 24x24, 20x24, 20x20, 16x20, 16x16, 12x12, 11x14

All wall portraits include flush framing. You will have a variety of frame moldings you may choose from for your portrait(s). Other framing options are available and can be discussed during the slide presentation.

Wall Folios
Wall Folios are a beautiful way to showcase a series of your favorite images from your portrait session. There are a variety of sizes and configurations available with many different frame moldings.

Image Box
The Image Box is a collection of prints held in a beautifully-finished presentation piece. Each print is presented in an individual mat to truly enhance the print. The Image Box is available in various sizes.

Desk/Mantle Portraits
Desk and Mantle Portraits are a wonderful way to decorate those special places in your home-such as bookcases, display shelves, mantles, dressers, and even your office! The possibilities are endless!

Gift Portraits
Gift Portraits-what a wonderful way to share such special memories! Parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles, and even friends will enjoy and appreciate those beautiful images.

A few other suggestions:

Watercolor Note Cards
Watercolor note cards are a unique way to send greetings to friends and family! Cards can be personalized or left blank for a handwritten note. Cards are available in two different sizes.

Memory Book
Don't forget about the Memory Book you may have started for your children. It is important to add some of your favorite images so they can enjoy them and share with their families once they have grown up!