About Us
As you consider commissioning portraits of your family it's only fair that you know some things about me. After all, I'll want to know more about you and your family before we begin. I've lived in Maryland my entire life, I have a wonderful wife and three great kids, and I'm a cancer survivor. My dad was photographer and I've been involved in photography since I was a a young man. My career began nearly 40 years ago, starting with weddings, to school pictures, to commercial assignments, all the while photographing people. So while I'm quite comfortable doing many things creating family portraits is my chosen specialty Portraiture is singularly the most satisfying area of photography I know of. I get to work with really nice people from all walks of life. While each family is unique, they share a common interest. They want to own and display portraits that are personal artwork of their loved ones. The value they place on their family portraits affords me the opportunity to do my very best work on every commission. I'm active in the professional photography community including membership in: Professional Photographers of America, Maryland Professional Photographers Association, and Professional Photographic Society of Greater Washington. And, I continue to study with the top photographers in the country - striving to become the very best portrait artist I can be. Commissioned Portraits
Commission Fees Portrait commission fees are paid at the time of the consultation. These professional fees allow a date and time to be reserved exclusively for your photography session. While sessions vary, you should allow at least two uninterrupted hours for your session. The fee includes: the initial design and planning consultation, a weekday portrait session, one selection appointment, and delivery of your portraits. Commission Fees cover the entire creative process and may be applied toward any wall decor portrait 20" or larger. Single Subject $ 500. Immediate Family $1,000. Extended Family $1,500. Commission Fees are separate from and are not applied to Advance Purchases Destination Portraits Your family portrait can be made anywhere in the world. Where would you like to go? I’d be delighted to talk with you about scheduling a portrait session at your favorite travel or vacation destination. Portrait sessions outside our immediate area may require higher minimum purchases. For further information, please call us at 301.933.8473 or toll free at 866.804.7346 The Creative Process
The Creative Process I find it to be one of life's great ironies. We're so busy doing 'important' things everyday that we don't make time to sit for a family portrait. Yet few possessions are more cherished than the portraits of our children and family that we pass from one generation to the next. Step 1 - The Planning and Design Consultation Every portrait begins with a conversation, an exchange of ideas and information between client and artist. You'll see current samples of my portraiture, learn more about the options available to you, ask questions, and discover how you can avoid costly, unwanted surprises. Among the decisions made at this meeting are the date and location of the portrait session. Appropriate commission fees are paid at this time. Your involvement in the planning and design of the portrait is so critical that this meeting is required before every portrait session. Step 2 - The Portrait Session This step is not quantitative with regard to time spent or number of photographs taken. Session lengths vary depending upon the quantity and ages of the subjects. Plan to spend about two uninterrupted hours at the portrait session. My approach to photographing your family is to ask 'If I had commissioned an artist to create portraits of my family - what would I want to see to choose from? Step 3 - The Selection Appointment This next appointment is scheduled at the conclusion of the portrait session. Images will be viewed using a state-of-the-art presentation. This system allows you to see final size, composition and cropping, and to view each image in great detail. All decision makers should be present and prepared to make final decisions at this appointment. Auctions
Auctions Winners Congratulations! As an auction certificate winner you may either redeem the certificate for a weekday Studio Commission or apply the value of the certificate toward any other option listed under Commissioned Portraits. Certificates must be registered and may only be redeemed by the auction winner. Only one certificate may be redeemed per session. This certificate may not be combined with any other promotions or special offers. Certificates
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