I've known him forever, and every portrait session with him is special. But his heirloom portrait sessions always have a little extra spark of personality. His shy little giggle and mischievous expressions light up the studio every time he's around. There were so many proofs to consider for his charcoal heirloom portrait- but this capture, with his playful, pursed mouth smile and twinkly eyes, was the perfect choice for his portrait. Doing a side by side with his last heirloom portrait, it's hard to believe there is just a handful of years between the two captures. It really is true that the days are long but the years are short, and this precious little one is growing up far too quickly.

Charcoal heirloom portraits are reminiscent of old fashioned vignette black and white studio portraits. They are timeless and classic and are designed to showcase the unique personality of each subject captured. This child's portrait was preserved on 100% hand torn cotton, and framed with all museum grade materials. This portrait will be handed down from generation to generation, and it was an honor to create this art for him and his family.

We commission portrait paintings and heirloom portraits for clients throughout the greater Raleigh area.

"A PHOTOGRAPH IS THE PAUSE BUTTON OF LIFE."    [Ty Holland]