HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS

Classic and Timeless

An Heirloom Portrait is a timeless, fine art photograph designed to preserve the essence of childhood beautifully. These portraits often feature a simple, vignette-style backdrop with soft, classic lighting that draws attention to your child’s unique expression and personality.

Rooted in tradition, heirloom portraits are meant to be cherished for generations—gracefully displayed in your home today, and lovingly passed down as part of your family’s visual legacy. Every detail, from the styling to the archival-quality prints, is thoughtfully crafted to create a piece of art that feels both elegant and enduring.

Your heirloom portrait is more than just a picture—it’s a keepsake.

The Heirloom Experience

01 | Who is this for?

Between the ages of 1-12 is a great age for a Heirloom Portrait! As long as your child can sit up on their own, and ideally can reliably sit still for 5 minutes, they are the right age. The sweetspot is before they start to lose their baby teeth.

02 | Where do heirloom sessions take place?

My studio is located in the GoggleWorks, but for a travel + setup fee, I can bring my setup to you if you have the space.

03 | What should my child wear?

These are portraits of the head and shoulders only, so the collar and top of the outfit are the most important. I suggest light or neutral colors, free from logos or patterns.

For girls, smocked bishop dresses are popular, even though the smocked and bishop dresses don’t have a collar, the smocking creates the visual effect of a collar by bringing the focus towards the face. The same is true of any special detailing, such as lace or ribbons. While they aren’t technically collars, they bring focus to the face.

For younger boys, Peter Pan collars are wonderful. Try to select a top with a collar to bring the focus to the face. For older boys, this may be a plain white button-down shirt.

For outfit ideas, check out: Janie and Jack, Stitchy Fish, Cecil and Lou, Feltman Brothers

04 | After the session

After your session, you’ll receive a proofing gallery featuring the best images with a light edit. From there, you have two options:

View and choose your favorites online
Or sit down with me for a personalized ordering appointment

Once you’ve selected your favorite portraits, we’ll work together to design a beautiful single-image wall piece or a custom composite layout, perfectly tailored to your space and style.

05 | Investment

Capture timeless, expressive portraits of your child with a refined, fine art aesthetic.

Your session includes:

A personalized studio session for your child
A $50 credit toward your choice of Matted Fine Art Archival Prints or Framed Archival Prints
Access to professionally retouched proofs for print selection
Digital copies of any poses you purchase a print of, complete with full print release
Sitting fee is $200

Browse our Heirloom Samples

Fine Art Prints & Custom Framing

All fine art prints are available in a range of sizes and can be ordered with or without a mat. Each piece is priced individually to suit your needs and preferences.

To help you visualize your final artwork, I offer personalized mock-ups of your favorite image in various frame styles and sizes, making it easy to choose the perfect fit for your space.

Below are a few sample options to inspire your selection.

Pewter Ribbed Frame

Metal Gold Frame

Gold Ornate Frame

Matted 5x7 Fine Art Print

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