There are pictures of your family, possibly ones you've taken yourself or those you've had taken at a chain photography store or big box retailer, and then there are work-of-art portraits of your family.
The former are hopefully nice reminders of a particular time in your family. The latter are art pieces, embodying your family's history, that you'll cherish for a lifetime, and your children, and their children's children will too.
The differences between the picture and the portrait are many - the professional photographer's expertise, their ability to connect with and relate to you and your children during the portrait session, their knack for using the perfect combination of natural and supplemental lighting, and of course, the actual end result.
The true family portrait has a look and feel about it that says you invested your time and your well-earned dollars to acquire not just another "picture" but a true work of art that captures your family's unique and emerging story.
That ultimate look and feel is, in part, in addition to the original shot, created by the final finish of your family portrait. Because in all actuality, your family portrait isn't complete just because the camera is no longer in "shoot" mode. Professional photographers, like Stephen Dey, take their work to the next level after shooting, when the artistic finish is applied to it.
Selecting the perfect finish for your family portrait takes into account several factors:
The former are hopefully nice reminders of a particular time in your family. The latter are art pieces, embodying your family's history, that you'll cherish for a lifetime, and your children, and their children's children will too.
The differences between the picture and the portrait are many - the professional photographer's expertise, their ability to connect with and relate to you and your children during the portrait session, their knack for using the perfect combination of natural and supplemental lighting, and of course, the actual end result.
The true family portrait has a look and feel about it that says you invested your time and your well-earned dollars to acquire not just another "picture" but a true work of art that captures your family's unique and emerging story.
That ultimate look and feel is, in part, in addition to the original shot, created by the final finish of your family portrait. Because in all actuality, your family portrait isn't complete just because the camera is no longer in "shoot" mode. Professional photographers, like Stephen Dey, take their work to the next level after shooting, when the artistic finish is applied to it.
Selecting the perfect finish for your family portrait takes into account several factors:
- The finish that compliments the actual moment of the photograph and its setting
- The finish that matches your overall style and taste
- The finish that coordinates with your intended display area
While some photographers only provide one or two options, Stephen Dey offers five artistic finishes for you to choose from, and he will always consult with you to help you select "the one" for you. Here's a sneak peak:
- Stephen Dey's Masterpiece Oil - available in an old school and new school perspective
- Stephen Dey's Signature Series - exclusive to Stephen and Charlotte Image Photography
- Stephen Dey's Artist Wrap - a modern and contemporary frame-free design
- Stephen Dey's Gallery Canvas - a textured, frame-ready portrait
- Stephen Dey's Traditional - Classic and timeless elegance for your family
Stay tuned over the next two weeks as we highlight each Stephen Dey finish in more detail. In the meantime, take a look at the Charlotte Image Portrait Gallery to see for yourself the difference between just a picture and a true portrait.
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