ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
• A private portrait commission experience at our Walton Avenue studio location.
• We will create many different compositions during your sitting for your selection.
• A fun, stress-free, creatively directed portrait experience for everyone.
• Enjoy viewing and ordering your portraits large on the big screen immediately following your portrait sitting.
• Custom curated, hand-made leafed in gold, silver or espresso options to compliment any style and color palette.
Masterpiece Paintings
The MASTERPIECE finish is a commissioned painting that will fit right in with the art collections around your home. The rich brushstrokes are created by hand and the colors are custom selected to compliment the subject matter. Once it's applied to museum grade artist's canvas and covered with layers of lacquer, your portrait has a life expectancy of 100+ years. This archival product will be passed down for generations.
Classic Canvas
The CLASSIC finish is a combination of photography and artistry. The photograph is applied to artist's canvas and has a beautiful protective glaze finish. An artpiece of your family creates an impact in any room - a place where friends and family gather around and reminisce. A stunning reminder of all that you hold dear in your life.
FAQs
Can I have just my children photographed?
Absolutely! While you're welcome to photograph just your children, we encourage you to consider making this a full family experience. It’s a rare and meaningful opportunity—something many families do only once every few years (or even once in a lifetime).
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What is the investment?
We offer a no obligation portrait experience. We are confident that you will love the artwork that we create for you. Most people that go through this special experience find they fall in love with our artwork and wish to purchase wall art; however you are never obligated to do so. Most people spend between $2000 and $4000, some spend less and some spend much more, however it's always up to you. We also offer payment plans through Affirm to help you get what you love most.
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Do we need to dress formally?
You may, however, the biggest regret we hear from our clients after their sitting is that they didn’t realize how much they would love their portrait and wished they had dressed more formally and not in casual clothing. We do understand if the formal look is just not your style. If you wish to dress more casually, please dress everyone in dark, solid, same color/tone clothing.
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Do you have a price list? Can I just buy digitals?
We don't have a fixed price list since our portraits are unique to each client. We price everything during your viewing and selection appointment and depends on the finish, size and quantity. We offer a range of portraits from large scale exquisite hand painted portraits at $14,000 to more modest sizes in photographic finishes. There is never an obligation to make a purchase, but most spend between $1000 and $3000. We are not a digital only studio; however, we do include the matching digital file of any portrait that you purchase.
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Can we participate if I'm pregnant or if we have a new baby?
Congratulations on your growing family! To ensure the best possible experience and to create timeless portraits that reflect your family's connection, we kindly ask that expectant mothers and babies under 6 months old wait until after birth and until your baby has reached the 6 month milestone before participating in a sitting. We begin photographing babies at 6 months of age, as long as they can sit up—even briefly. We’d be honored to welcome your family when the time is just right! If you have a certificate that expires before your baby is sitting up, we are happy to extend the expiration date if needed, please email us at portraits@greerportraitstudio.com.
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What if our schedules conflict with your appointments?
We offer limited weekend appointment times and they book quickly. Many families make a special day of it—taking a half-day off work and pulling kids from school to enjoy the experience together. It’s a memorable event that becomes part of the portrait’s story.
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Can I wear my dress blues or greens for the portrait session?
Absolutely. Wearing your dress blues or greens is a meaningful choice that adds a sense of honor, tradition, and visual distinction to your portrait. These formal uniforms create a timeless and dramatic look, making your portrait even more special.
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Can we include extended family members like grandparents or cousins?
Yes! We love celebrating multigenerational bonds. These sittings require a $200 non-refundable fee and include extra time for both the sitting and your viewing appointment to ensure no one feels rushed.
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Can we include our pet?
Of course! We welcome pets with a $200 non-refundable fee per pet. Please bring someone to care for your pet who isn’t being photographed—they can take them home once their part is complete.
