Planning Your Portraits

...is the most important element of this photographic experience. Your portrait will be created for you with an artistic touch in posing, backgrounds or outdoor settings, and props to enhance the complete image. We suggest prior to your appointment, that you arrange for a Design Session. This will aid us in creating a color or black and white portrait that meets your expectations.

We approach each sitting as unique and individual. We can help by planning the desired sitting, attire, and atmosphere which may include the beach, a beautiful plantation, our studio, even your own home.

Professional Fees

The professional fee covers the cost of the photography for the sitting and the showing of the proofs. Proofs are viewed in the studio via video monitor. The fee is due at the time of the sitting

Financing

A deposit of 50% of the order is required when the order is placed. The balance is due upon completion of your order. All prices are subject to state sales tax. We also offer a convenient layaway package that can fit about any budget. We accept the following major credit card:

MasterCard, Visa, American Express

Masters Portrait

The Masters Portraits is hand printed under the most strict conditions. Each portrait is completely retouched and enhanced to meet our specifications. Once this is completed, the print is then bonded to a fine linen canvas and placed on a masonite panel. A heavy lacquer coating is added to preserve this fine art piece.

Prestige Portrait

The Prestige Portrait begins with negative retouching to soften major lines and blemishes. Each portrait is custom printed with close attention to detail. The print is them bonded to a heavyweight mountboard with a heavy lacquer texture finish added for protection.

Deluxe Print

Print to printing each negative is individually retouched, softening major lines and blemishes. The print will be mounted for easy framing. A lacquer coating is added for protection.

Standard Print

Each print is printed on the finest automated equipment available in today's market.

Viewing

The originals from your portrait sitting will take approximately 24 hours to prepare for you viewing. At the time of your sitting, we will set up an appointment for you to come back and make your selections. Once you have made your selections, the complete order will take approximately three to four weeks to return.

Black & White Prints

Standard Print...These prints are hand printed under the strictest conditions.

Custom Print...These prints are hand printed under the strictest conditions. This procedure includes dodging and burning and other necessary steps to create a fine archival print. This prints are mounted on artboard.