The Portrait Session

with Tricia Charles

 

Whether we’re working with dogs, horses or humans, the process of the portrait session is almost identical. Learn about the steps involved here, along with the investment options available too.

  • 2 golden retrievers sitting on a boardwalk at sunrise

    Step 1 - schedule your session

    First things first, book your session. Choose your date and time and provide a little bit of information, I will contact you shortly to set up a virtual pre-session call to connect which usually takes 15-20 minutes. During the call we will discuss your thoughts and ideas for our session but most importantly ensures your questions are answered and I will walk through all the details of my process so you are comfortable with me and my services.

  • Step 2 - Session Day!

    This is the fun part! Meeting you and your four-legged friend are always the best part for me. What can you expect? We will meet and go for a walk. As we walk we stop and take images. This way I can capture as many different photos as possible to provide you with a variety of photos to choose from.

  • Step 3 - Preparing your images

    Now the work (really I love it!) begins. I will go through all the photos I took during our session and hand pick only the best. Then the magic happens! Next I begin to edit the photos to give them a polished and artistic feel. This is what sets my photos apart. You will be proud to hang these photos on your walls and share them with others. This process takes about 3-6 weeks. Once they are ready, we will schedule a time for the viewing.

  • Step 4 - Viewing Session

    The Reveal. The moment you've been waiting for! We meet again, this time I get to present you with the final images. I will work with you to help you pick your favorites!

    ​You've seen the selection of images. Now you have the opportunity to see how they can be applied, on canvas, lustre prints, fine art prints or framed prints. I use a premium professional print lab so  you will only receive high quality products. I will provide samples for you to see and touch so you can make an informed decision on what to order.

    Orders will be closed at the viewing session. Please ensure that all decision makers are present during the viewing session. 

  • Step 5 - Receiving your artwork

    The day has arrived and your order has been received! Products take approximately 3-4 weeks to receive. I will personally arrange  delivery with you. All products are inspected by me before you receive them to ensure they are perfect for you. Let’s not forget the Client Spotlight Drawing where we will get a snapshot of you with your new artwork!

Portrait sessions

portrait session

  • 1 hour outdoor portrait session at one of the 5 pre-selected locations* (see Service Area Map for more details) of your choice within Massachusetts.

  •  1 hour in-person viewing session of images. 

  • Up to 1 outfit changes

  • $50 product credit to apply to any product in product guide.

199

senior portrait session

  • 1.5 hour outdoor portrait session at location of your choice within Massachusetts. (see Service Area Map for more details)

  • Session consists of 1st half senior only and 2nd half senior and horse/dog.

  • Up to 2 outfit changes.

  • 1 hour in-person viewing session of images.

  • 1 high resolution watermark free image sent to high school.

249

the puppy journey

  • (3) 45 minute outdoor portrait sessions every 4 months to capture your puppy’s first year.

  • Choose one of the 5 pre-selected locations* (see Service Area Map for more details) of your choice within Massachusetts.

  • 1 hour in-person viewing session of images at the end of the year.

  • Up to 1 outfit change each session.

  • $50 product credit to apply to any product in product guide.

499

Important

  • Portrait and Senior Sessions results in 15-25 final images to choose from and are presented to you at the in-person viewing session. I offer a range of products to apply your images to.

  • A complimentary social media sized digital image is provided for any image applied to a purchased product.

  • The average client product investment can range anywhere from $500-$3,000. For more information on pricing, please contact me.

  • * Locations are for canine or senior portraits. Equine portraits can be at location deemed safe and available for horses.

  • For session locations outside a 20 mile radius of Grafton Massachusetts, an additional travel/mileage fee applies. See Map for details. 

  • Primo Folio Box

    Primo Folio Boxes are a beautiful addition to your home. Available with a wide variety of vegan leather wrap colors and beautifully hand made with a stylish wooden frame in your choice of black, white or walnut.  

    These Folio Boxes provide the perfect way to present your prints, mounted within stunning archival mounts. A shallow 35mm includes 10 matted prints hand picked by you!

    Starts at 750

  • Digital wood box & USB

    Your choice of high resolution or social media size digital images will be provided via a USB Drive, are crafted from solid wood and store 8GB. High Res Images, includes a print release. Both optioned are provided on a USB and stored within a keepsake wooden box. (box style may vary)

  • Winged Folio

    Winged Folios are a stunning option to display two or three prints, presented beautifully in a small folio.

    Beautifully handmade and wrapped with suede, vegan leather, hessian or linen Cover options. Available in 2 different size options: 6×6” and 10×8” each image can be full frame or set within an archival matt.

  • Alumi Acrylic Frame

    The Alumi Frame is a stunning, precision cut metal photo frame moulding option with  a stunning Fujicolor Professional Archive C-Type Paper face mounted onto an incredibly vibrant and crystal clear HD Acrylic offering a true high definition result. Acrylic Prints are the perfect choice for modern homes, galleries and workspaces. Acrylic Photo Prints make a fantastic alternative to traditionally framed products. Clean, sleek edges and a high-gloss, contemporary finish are the hallmarks of this stunning product.

  • Fine Art Tray Frame

    Combining the very best elements of Fine Art Giclee printing and bespoke, handmade frames. The Fine Art Tray Frame is the perfect product if you are looking for something truly unique.

    A beautifully textured Fine Art Etch Print is hand coated with a protective giclee varnish protecting against UV and scratches whilst still retaining the sumptuous texture of the Hahnemuhle Fine Art Print, it is then mounted within a stunning tray frame leaving a gap around the edge creating the illusion that it is suspended within the frame.

  • Chichester Framed Art

    An incredibly popular, smooth & completely matte finish moulding in four beautiful color options.  The Chichester frame has a multi-leveled stepped profile adding value and interest. The Chichester Frame is 100% responsibly sourced FSC hardwood and a tree will be planted for every frame sold.

  • Framed Canvas

    This archival Framed Canvas is a beautiful and timeless wall art option. The Framed Canvas combines the finish of a museum-standard canvas wrap and adds the choice of 7 stunning, heavyweight frame options. Using only official archival inks, provides a light-fast finish and perfect color reproduction. The Canvas is also dry mounted to acid free board which increases the durability of the product and prevents any loosening of the canvas over time.

  • green photo album

    Photgraphic album

    Each Album is lovingly hand constructed using time-honed book binding techniques. Each page is sandwiched with archival adhesives, allowing for stunning double page spreads and seamless lay-flat design.

Tricia beautifully captured our dogs and their personalities in our photoshoot. She was patient, understanding, and had so many tricks to help them look their best and stay relaxed in a new environment. Can’t wait to do more!

— Anna

Unbelievably talented photographer! Tricia was the nicest, so calm, and patient with our little pup Ranger. I couldn’t believe the quality of the photos, just perfection. Ranger was on a collar and a leash, and she magically made him look like he was a free roaming pup! Just excellence. Thank you so much for the lifelong memories!

— Marissa D.