FAQs

What is your session fee?

Our session fee is $200 and covers your portrait experience as well as your exclusive portrait proofing. Please plan to be with us for approximately 2 hours.

We are not formal people, can we still have our portrait made?

If you are not formal people you may dress in all dark colored tops. See our Portrait Attire and Gallery for wardrobe examples. Please make special considerations when choosing your outfits for your forever portraits.

What do we wear for our session?

See our Portrait Attire and Gallery for wardrobe examples. Once you book your portrait session us we provide a more detailed PDF explanation to help your wardrobe planning process.

For Fairyland we provide all the clothing needed for the children which includes fairy dresses, pants, vests, t-shirts, caps, and flower crowns.

What products do you have?

We have fine art wall portraits, portrait boxes, and albums available at the studio. See our pricing.

We want to make a dinner reservation, when is it safe to plan for that?

Because we a bringing people together most enjoy having a meal together after their portrait session. Please allow 2 hours for your time in the studio and make your reservation 2 1/2 hours after your portrait session start time so you do not feel rushed.

What do we need to do to prepare?

Many people who come to us have their hair and makeup professionally done before arrival. We also recommend removing old nail polish, having hair cut and colored at least a week in advance. If you are applying your own makeup, pay special attention to your eyes with heavier mascara and liner to really accentuate your eyes.

I don’t want to be in the portrait, can you only photograph my child?

If you have received a gift certificate exclusively for a family portrait, all members of the family must be present and included in order to redeem your portrait session. Children under 5 years of age may not be photographed alone. If your child is well behaved we will ask them to partake in individual portraits at no additional charge.

I have a certificate, why do I have to pay a session fee?

We are a very in-demand, high-end portrait studio and limit the number of appointments that we accept based on our capacity to create stunning pieces of art for our clients around the world.

We block out our studio and staff, who come in from out of town, for two hours for every appointment. Our session fees are in place to assure that we are booking serious and committed clients. If you are a client who books with a gift certificate, the session fee is fully refundable after your proofing session (as long as you show for your appointment).

Can you photoshop my acne or slim me down?

Some people are concerned with how their final portrait may be completed. During the selection process we are able to show you what our artists are capable of doing. All of our portraits are completed with artistry. If there is something above and beyond what is standard, like swapping a head, changing the color of something, or upturning a smile we charge an additional fee for artistry.

I only want digital files, do you provide those?

Like most businesses we generally have on going specials and promotions. Please enquire with your Art Director at your viewing appointment for our Digital Masters Collection.

How long is our appointment?

Plan for the entire family to be with us for 2 hours. We do have a children’s room where teens and well behaved children are able to stay while parents choose their portraits. Upon request we have child wrangling and entertainment available.

What do portraits cost?

Artwork commissions range from $1,000 and can go up to life-size $10,000+. Most people find themselves somewhere in between to get what they love. Please visit our pricing page for more details.

Do you provide framing?

We are not a framing company but as a convenience for our clients provide framing for less than retail rates. All portraits that Mallory Portraits frames will come with a lifetime guarantee. See our framing info.