Portraits are quoted based on size, complexity and medium used and whether a frame will be included in the price. For best results, it is important to supply as many reference photos as possible.  Portraits are quoted based on availability of subject, size of portrait, complexity, medium used and whether a frame will be included in the price. 

“The owner, Jennifer, wanted a portrait of ‘Cricket’ (deceased) as a surprise Christmas gift for her husband. She supplied many photos of Cricket for me to study and left the pose and composition to me. We agreed upon a size, frame and price. In the end I chose these two source photos to work from. In the photo on the left, I liked the tilt of the head, beautiful eyes and expression on the and expression on the face but I preferred the more regal sitting pose from the photo at right. As the photos were taken when Cricket was older and thinner, I filled out her body so it looked more like she did in her prime. I combined the photos and information to end up with the completed framed portrait which Jennifer deemed to be perfect. I seem to make a lot of people cry, but always in a good way”

Suzanne will begin by sketching from the live pose and conversing with the subject to determine natural expressions and personality. She will also mix skin, clothing and background color samples as necessary and will take many photographs so that she will be able to continue much of the work back in her studio. If it is practical and needed, Suzanne will schedule a second sitting to confirm colors or other issues. 

Whenever possible and practical, Suzanne prefers to take many photos herself and meet the subject. A portrait should include a feeling for the subject’s personality.