How it works

It begins with you choosing your favorite photograph of the portrait subject(s) - human or pet - and sending it to me along with any ideas (or theme) you'd like to see. You may have as many subjects as you wish in the finished portrait, provided they are all included in the original photo.
Sending the photo as a .jpg or .bmp file to my e-mail address is the preferred and fastest way to ship. (Alternate methods include giving me a link to your photobucket or personal webspace account where I can download it, or you can send the photo in the mail and I will scan it myself, in which case you may e-mail me requesting a shipping address.) Once I receive your photo and preferences, I will begin working on your portrait, and will e-mail you with the proofs within 1-3 days.
I like to create more than one proof to give you different effects options; one might be sepia, or colorized black-and-white, or have a special lighting filter. I will do a minimum of 4 proofs, and sometimes more depending on how well they work for your design.
Then you can choose which proofs you wish to use in your portrait package. You may choose any or all of them! I do not charge extra for different proofs in your package.
For example, with the Basic Package, which includes:
• (2) 8X10
• (4) 5X7
• (4) 4X6 and
• 24 wallets (3 sheets of 8 ea.)
...if you wanted (1) 8x10 to be Proof A, and the other 8x10 to be Proof B, and one sheet of (8) wallets to be Proof C, and so forth... that would be okay!

Once you've decided on your package, please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your portraits, with the proofs if you requested them in hard-copy. You will receive an e-mail from me on the day they are shipped. Please e-mail me when you've received them, and what condition they were in. Lost and damaged photos can be replaced at no additional cost.

Photo Tips:

On digital cameras, please select the highest quality possible for taking the picture. If scanning a photo, please scan at 300 dpi. Please do not downsize your photo; send me the largest file you can. Important Note: The sharpness of your finished portrait is determined in large part by the quality of the picture sent to me, although I will try my best to correct them if needed. If I think the photo will be a problem, I'll ask about the possibility of sending another.
When choosing a picture, keep in mind what you want the subject(s) doing in the final portrait. Will they be flying, sitting, sleeping, etc? Choose a pose that reflects this. Note: Flying is fairly simple to master: sitting on the edge of a swing or tall stool, with your legs dangling in the air, gives the floating effect... being on the edge minimizes the bent legs/knees and appearance of a sitting lap.
I've also seen some neat shots taken from an ariel view, where the subject poses lying on the floor, pretending to fly. (just make sure your shadow isn't being cast onto them)...
Here are a few links to a stock model's account to give an example of this simple, but effective, technique: