Fine Art Portraiture
Heirloom and milestone portrait commissions. Captured on Fujifilm GFX medium-format. Finished as hand-inspected archival prints, framed and made to outlast the occasion.
INQUIREA portrait should outlast the occasion.
My approach is rooted in the editorial tradition. Available light where possible, minimal retouching, a long quiet conversation with the subject rather than a quick technical exercise. Every commission is finished as a hand-inspected archival print — framed, mounted, and made to hang on a wall. Not a file on a phone. An object you pass down.
Two Offerings
Both commissions are captured on Fujifilm GFX medium-format and finished as hand-inspected archival prints. The difference is time, print count, and scope.
Flagship
The Heirloom Portrait
For the portraits you want your grandchildren to own.
Capture
Fujifilm GFX medium-format digital
Session
Two hours, in-studio or on location within the St. Louis region
Delivered as
- One signature archival print, 20x24 or larger, hand-finished and framed
- A presentation portfolio box with 8 to 12 additional archival prints
- Private viewing and print selection session
Commission
The Milestone Portrait
For retirements, graduations, anniversaries, executive transitions, and the other moments worth marking properly.
Capture
Fujifilm GFX medium-format digital
Session
One hour, in-studio or on location within the St. Louis region
Delivered as
- One signature archival print, 16x20, hand-finished and framed
- A portfolio of 4 to 6 additional archival prints in a presentation folio
Commissions begin at $3,500. Final investment depends on session length, print size, and the number of finished pieces.
Process
01
Consultation
A conversation about the person, the occasion, and the vision. No templates, no packages to pick from.
02
The Session
Unhurried. One subject at a time. Available light and a small set of considered tools.
03
Review
A private viewing of the selected frames. Together we choose what becomes the portrait.
04
Delivery
Archival prints, hand-inspected and presented. Digital files delivered privately.
Sample Work
Additional portrait work shared privately on request. Out of respect for subjects, most commissions are not published.
Questions
Where are sessions held?
In my St. Louis studio, on location in the region, or at a location meaningful to the subject. Travel beyond the region is available on commission.
Do you retouch?
Minimally. The tradition this work comes out of values honest skin and honest light. Retouching is reserved for removing genuine distractions, not for reshaping the subject.
How is the work captured?
On Fujifilm GFX medium-format digital. Larger sensor, finer tonal gradation, and more detail than 35mm systems. What you receive is always a hand-finished archival print, not a digital file.
How far in advance should I book?
Four to eight weeks is typical. Heirloom sessions involving travel or wardrobe development take longer.
Can I commission this as a gift?
Yes. Gift commissions are common, particularly for retirements, milestone birthdays, and anniversaries.
What about couples, families, or multi-generational portraits?
Yes. Pricing scales with session length and print output rather than subject count. Inquire with details.
Inquiry
Commission a Portrait
A short note is enough to begin. I respond personally within two business days.