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It is the goal of my studio to produce art for your home. Everything we do revolves around beautiful art work we create for your home decor and represents the heart and soul of our artistry.
The portrait design consultation is the first step in creating a timeless image. Every portrait study is planned and created for each individual client. At this appointment, we will look at sample images and discuss the creative vision for your portrait. We can help guide you in clothing selection and a style that would work best for your type of portrait. With your help we will design a portrait that represents a refined statement of who you are. Preparation is key and helps make the actual day of photographing run smoothly. This will result in a successful portrait experience and provide you with images that will be a priceless legacy for you and your family.
Before coming to your consultation take a walk through your home and make notes of where you would like to see new art work. Perhaps it's your entry table or that gallery you always wanted to create. We ask clients to come and see us with their notes and snapshots of your walls, rooms, and areas you would like to decorate. Remember, our goal is to help you decorate your home with priceless memories in an artistic way.
We have found that clients who complete these steps have the best success rate at achieving their decorating goals. With a bit of planning your portrait creation will exceed your expectation.
The Portrait Session
Our goal is to create a portrait that express the uniqueness of each child. Since the portrait is already designed and planned, this will be the fun part. We love to photograph with the final image in mind. We photograph in a free-spirited way that creates natural expressions for portraits beyond the ordinary. There is no limit to how many images we will capture of your child during your portrait session. Sessions last approximately one hour but please schedule extra time incase we extend the time because Margie does not look at her watch while photographing.
The Viewing
The most important decision in the portrait process is the selection of images for your home. Your images will be ready for viewing within a few days of your session. It is important that all decision makers are present during this time as this is your ordering appointment. It will last approximately one hour. At this appointment, you will watch your session unfold on the big screen in a slide show. We will guide you in selecting images suitable for the home, at the office, and gifts for family and friends. We offer a variety of products with a dedication to quality, service and satisfaction. Quality takes time so please allow six weeks from the ordering appointment to receive your portraits.
Before coming to your viewing please take a walk through your home and make notes of where you would like to see new art work. We ask that you come with your notes and snapshots of your walls, rooms, and areas you would like to decorate. We can import your photo into our special viewing software and display your portraits inside your room.
Do I get to keep the originals or proofs?
Your finished portraits are one-of-a-kind originals. There are no proofs to take outside of the studio. You may purchase a DvD Movie showcasing your favorites in a slideshow set to music. This includes non-printable small resolution files for sharing via email. Portrait Boutique retains copyright to all images produced in the studio.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Your portraits will be ready six weeks after you place your order, quality takes time. We will contact you when your portraits are ready.
When do I pay for my order?
Payment is due the day you place your order. Due to the custom nature of our products orders are non-refundable. All portraits are inspected prior to delivery and are guaranteed from manufacturing defects. If it isn't right we will re-do your portrait.
Do you require a deposit?
We require full payment for your session plan at time of booking. The studio will be blocked for your appointment only and no other session will be allowed to book. You are purchasing an exclusive reserved time with the studio. We require 48 hour rescheduling notice and can accommodate one reschedule.
You can be guaranteed that a portrait created by Margie is a one-of-a-kind unique original piece that you will treasure forever and your children will take to their own homes one day and pass down to their children too.
Guarantee
Although it doesn't happen often, should your children have a bad day at their session we will try again on another day at no charge to you. Even if we are half way through a session. Kids are kids and should not be penalized for not feeling good. Sometimes children may behave fine but may not feel like playing. Sometimes children stay shy and it may take a long time to become comfortable with the studio. We want our clients to know that whatever happens, we will ensure that you and your children have a great session with us. So please be open minded for another appointment. On another note, Margie's job is to create unique images for you. With this in mind, Margie will make suggestions for some experimental images during your session. If all goes well, we will be able to add something different to your session based on ideas built during our consultation. Should we run out of time Margie will invite you back to the studio for a quick session to try out the new ideas. There is never a charge for coming back to complete something we started.
Pricing
Please call Margie (416-657-2002) for a no-obligation consultation. Typically our clients invest in the area of $900 - $3000 with the studio.
Our clients retain us for our creative and design time as well as the finished piece. In the past this has been referred to as a 'commission' although it is not as widely used today. It has been replaced with session or creation fee.
We are not the cheapest nor are we the most expensive. Our pricing is based on standards set by Professional Photographers of America and is used by professional photographers and boutique studios across Canada and the US.