Welcome to Your Fine Art Portrait Shoot
I’m thrilled that you’re interested in commissioning your own unique portrait from me. These portraits are one-of-a-kind, limited-edition art prints and each one is the result of up to 20 hours of fine editing, so I’m looking forward to creating something special for you.
Whether you are an experienced collector or you are buying your first work of art, I’m thrilled that you want to be part of this growing and evolving body of work. This is an opportunity to break away from the monotony of airbrushed youthfulness, to celebrate your own independence and individuality, and to find confidence in your own rugged beauty.
In the last decade I have successfully completed more than 300 unique portraits each to a meticulous level of detail, so I really hope that this will be a memorable experience for you, and that you’ll be thrilled with the final result.
Limited Edition Prints and Prices
The portraits are priced at £950 for a print 60x40cm wide. I also offer alternative sizes for those who want to make a statement and smaller prints for those who want to share additional copies with loved ones.
My portraits are sold as limited-edition fine art prints. Each portrait is produced in editions of five (with two artist’s proofs), so when you commission a portrait, you are purchasing the first print in the series, and granting permission for me to exhibit and sell additional copies.
The portraits are issued as C-Type prints on archive paper, with signed confirmation of their unique status.
About The Photo Shoot
Photoshoots take place in my studio, in a beautiful historic building near Oval Cricket Ground and underground station. Gated parking can be arranged ahead of time if required.
The whole event normally takes around 90 minutes to two hours, and is very easygoing. Here is more information about the shoot experience.
Completing Your Portrait
Once the photoshoot is complete, I’ll work on creating a stunning, highly detailed print that I hope you’ll treasure forever. The process typically takes 4-6 weeks, and during that time I’ll send you a watermarked web-resolution copy for you to share on social media. Just be sure to give me credit as the photographer each time you post it!
Your limited-edition print will come unmounted, but I’d be happy to give you advice on framing options and introduce you to a company that specialises in framing my exhibition prints.
Additional Images
From time to time, after an exceptional photoshoot, I may select additional images to edit into high-resolution, exhibition-quality portraits. In such cases, I’ll always send you a web-resolution copy for social media, and you’ll have the option to purchase a high-resolution artist’s proof copy at a discounted price, or an editioned print at the same price as your original print. There’s no rush to make a decision – you’ll have three months to consider your options.
Alongside your official portrait it can be fun to take some informal shots for social media too. I’ll always provide you with electronic copies for you to share.
Confirming Your Shoot
If you would like to commission a portrait do get in touch so I can answer any questions and send you a fuller briefing with a copy of the model release. We can then confirm a date and time for the shoot.
A 66% deposit is required beforehand, and the remainder is to be settled before collection of the print. Once a shoot has been booked there is a 33% fee for cancelling at less than a months notice, and cancellations at less than 2 weeks notice will result in the forfeiture of your deposit.
I look forward to capturing your unique beauty and creating a portrait that you’ll cherish for years to come.
James M Barrett
james@jamesmbarrett.com
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