The Portrait Creation Fee ~ Portrait Collections ~ Packages, Collages, Individual Portraits
Preparing For Your Portrait ~ Studio Policies, General Information ~ Decorating With Fine Portraiture
Portrait Creation Fees
Each of Susan's portrait sessions normally last between one hour to an hour and a half. Sometimes it will be less, or slightly longer, particularly with large family groups.
Once Susan has identified the best outdoor location either in our Victorian gazebo, flower gardens or woodlands, based on lighting, background and environmental compositions, she will guide you through the portrait session, making sure everyone looks their best.
During this time she will help everyone relax, allowing their true personality to come through! Indoors we use soft window light, with hand painted backgrounds for a painterly quality.
The creation fee covers a minimum of one hour photography time both inside the studio and outdoors with Susan and her assistant, at which time we take over fifty images to choose from.
This fee also includes a separate presentation appointment to view your images in a projected slide show set to music. This is scheduled about a week after the session and lasts a minimum of one hour.
Individual Adult Session: (1-2 adults) $139.00
Child Session: (1 child) $149.00 2 children $169
Family Session: (3 to six subjects) $195.00
Prices quoted for larger groups.
Photographs are purchased separately
THIS FEE MUST BE PREPAID IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION.
Portrait Collections ~ Packages, Collages, Individual Portraits
We offer a variety of portrait collections to fit every budget!
All of our images are fully retouched and enhanced by our digital artists to create works of fine art that you will be proud to hang in your home. Our wall portraits are available in a variety of finishes including canvas and canvas wrapped styles. With portrait sizes from table top to wall pieces up to 30x40 we will create the "right fit" for your home. Below is just a sampling of what's available. Give us a call to discuss all of your needs.
Preparing For Your Portrait
A beautiful portrait is an investment that requires pre-planning. Our portraits just don’t happen by accident - it is the result of a desire to create a portrait that will be cherished for years. Communication of goals, yours and ours plays an essential part in the creation of the final image.
If possible, we would like to have you make an appointment to meet with us, and plan your session ideas and clothing choices. Your portrait will be enhanced with the proper attire.
We encourage both formal and informal changes of clothing. Dress for full length and be sure to coordinate socks, shoes, hats and jewelry. Just as you would decorate your wall with a fine art painting, your portrait should be carefully designed. For example, the colors in your family room should be repeated in the portrait, if that is the room you are planning on hanging it in. When deciding what to wear, you should take this into consideration.
Also think about whether you need a horizontal or a vertical image to fit into your space. Bring a variety of possibilities and we will help you select the outfits which are best. Many of the images you see both on our web site and in our portrait displays in the studio and other locations illustrate children’s clothing that we have provided. We know what will give a timeless classic look to your portraits, and also what will coordinate with our varied backgrounds and props. However, we also encourage you to bring your favorite outfits in addition!
After you schedule a session with us we'll send you a clothing brochure as a guide.
Studio Policies
All portrait sessions must be prepaid to reserve your requested appointment.
The day of your session a payment of $200, which applies toward your order is requested.
A 50% payment is required to initiate a portrait order and payment in full upon completion. No refunds or changes can be made after final order is placed.
Clients who request picking up partial orders must have the order paid in full.
We accept all major credit cards.
For Your Information . . .
All of our portraits include standard retouching which removes blemishes, under eye circles, and slight facial imperfections. Enhanced retouching is included on all 16x20 and larger portraits, which could include fixing stray hairs, whitening teeth, enhancing eyes, and softening skin. Most studios charge a premium for these extras services, however we include them at no extra cost to you.
The photographic works produced by Susan White and Mark O'Connell are copyrighted. Any reproduction of portraits by anyone other than Susan White or Mark O'Connell is prohibited by federal law and prevented by your integrity.
All of our portraits will have our logo or personal signature of the artist in the lower corner of the image. This is your assurance that you have an original piece of photographic art from
Susan White and Mark O'Connell Photography
Use of Images
As owners of the copyright of all images we create, we reserve the right to display portraits and use images in promotion and advertising material . If you do not wish us to use your images, simply let us know prior to the session or at the time
of ordering your images.
Cancellation and No Show Policy
Your portrait creation fee will not be refunded for
no-shows or cancellations with less than FIVE full business days notice, as we would be unable to rebook that appointment with someone else.
Sessions can be rescheduled one time with the required notice.
Completion Time
Due to the custom nature of our portraits and the high quality standards we hold ourselves to, most portrait orders take 5-10 weeks. This may increase based on the exact order. Rush services are available on some services for an additional fee. Please let us know in advance if there is a special delivery date required, so arrangements can be made.
Please add MA sales tax to all orders.
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The Portrait Creation Fee ~ Portrait Collections ~ Packages, Collages, Individual Portraits
Preparing For Your Portrait ~ Studio Policies, General Information ~ Decorating With Fine Portraiture