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Heirloom Portraits

A Timeless, Beautiful Tradition

What are heirloom portraits?

An heirloom portrait is a timeless, fine art portrait that captures a child's expression, emotion, and presence in a timeless, intimate way. It is characterized by the gradual fading of the edges of an image, eliminating distractions so the focus is on the details of the child's face - almost like a window to the soul. 

Heirloom portraits are traditionally done on a white or light background. In my studio, you will have the choice of white or off white.

Heirloom vignette portrait of a three year old girl with short brown hair and brown eyes with a white bow looking up and smiling.
Framed heirloom portrait of a one year old girl.

What age is best for heirloom portraits?

There is no wrong age, however the best age is between 6 months (sitting on their own) and 8 years. Often mamas like to have them done before their little one loses their baby teeth, but definitely before all of the sweet, soft traces of childhood are gone.

I personally think heirloom portraits are beautiful at any age. 

What should my child wear for an heirloom portrait?

The best attire for an heirloom is a classic piece of clothing, often with a collar, lace, and/or smocking. It is white, ivory, light blue, or light pink in color. 

More details and links to my favorite local boutiques and online brands will be available to you in your session prep guide upon booking.

Gold framed portrait with a 4 inch mat of an heirloom vignette of two little brothers dressed in white.

How do I display my
favorite heirlooms?

Heirloom vignettes are created to be printed, framed and displayed - not to live on your hard drive or social media. Allow me to handle the printing and framing to provide you with a beautiful piece of art that is ready to be displayed and enjoyed for generations.

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Framed heirloom portrait hung on a wall of a three year old girl with red hair.

Heirloom Portrait Session

Session Fee $225​

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  • Session fee includes up to 2 children. Additional children may be added at $50/child.

  • Session fee does not include digitals or other products

  • Styling guidance

  • Choice of white or off white backdrop

  • Online proofing gallery to choose only your favorites for final editing​

  • Beautiful archival wall art, signature heirloom albums, fine art prints, and digital files available for purchase after viewing your gallery​

 

All sessions take place in my home studio in Franklin, TN.

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Prices are subject to change without notice.  

Prices are honored once your session is booked. 

Deckled print framed heirloom portrait of a three year old boy with blonde hair in a white jon jon.

The final products to treasure your portraits.

Archival wall art with a gold frame and four inch mat of an heirloom vignette portrait of a little girl with blonde hair in a pink heirloom dress with a pink bow.
Heirloom portrait collection of 3 deckled prints of a boy with blonde hair in a white outfit.
Deckled print of an heirloom portrait of a little girl with red hair.
Archival Wall Art
Portrait Collection
Fine Art Prints

Wall art starting at $900.
Loose Prints also available.  Every print comes with a digital file.

Full pricing details upon inquiry. 

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