Once you have decided that you might be interested in getting your family’s portrait taken, it’s time to set up a consultation date. Probably the best way to do this, is with a simple phone call, but you can CALL, TEXT, or even EMAIL with your request and I will get back to you. The consultations are held in my studio at 70 Main Street in North Andover and generally take about half an hour to 45 minutes. We will discuss some of the details of the photo session and possibly even choose a date for it.

At the consultation, we will discuss just how many people are involved, and if you want them photographed as a group, individually, or both. Also, we will discuss clothing and how we can coordinate the outfits for your family, whether you choose to dress more formally or casually. This is my time to explain the whole portrait process, and answer any questions you many have.

Today it’s my job to make you feel totally relaxed and make sure you have some fun! Whether you are alone or you are a family of six, it should always be a pleasant experience. Generally, you are at my studio between 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the number of members in your party, and the ages of the children.

Now you can relax for about a week or two! From the images taken that day, I will organize them, work my MAGIC and create a ‘gallery’ for you. We will make another appointment, where you get to see your portraits, and you order your favorite. I will help you with all of this.

Turn around time is about 2 weeks. Paintings will take longer.

IF you would like your portrait painted (my fine arts mixed media process) I will guide you as to which file(s) will make stunning pieces of art. We will choose the image(s) that I am to paint, and I will give you an approximate timeline. Generally, it takes about two to three months to create a painting. You can see examples of this at my studio during the consultation.

There is separate pricing for this fine art commission.

Don't skip this step! 

It's so very exciting to think about how they will look in your home, right? I am very happy to deliver them, and install them into your home! I have my white gloves ready to go at a moment's notice!

Or if you prefer, you can schedule to pick up your finished art pieces at my studio.

I will provide you with an approximate delivery date after your product(s) have been ordered, so you will know about when they will arrive at my studio. Generally the images arrive between 4-6 weeks after your viewing/ordering session (depending on what has been ordered). Congratulations! You, your family, and future generations will enjoy your portraits for years to come.