COMMISSIONING A PORTRAIT

The following offers basic info on what's involved in commissioning a custom portrait. As you'll read particulars regarding individual projects depend largely on images provided and the resulting consultation << which is free. If you're considering my services and/or have any inquiries please contact me at scohn.rendered@gmail.com.  . . . Pricing

fees for commissioned portraits range from $150 -$500 (for a single subject). . . Extent of detail, cropping, background, style of portrait is specific to reference images  >> Time and complexity involved in creating each piece - & thereby the cost - varies accordingly. When potential photos are submitted, I'll assess and confer with you as to my vision of the project, options & pricing estimates in line with your preferences.

. . . Guidelines for Choosing & Submitting Pics

provide a selection .  .  . The more pics you submit, the greater my chances for finding the right image(s) & offering choices in approach and pricing. I may also use multiple photos as reference for one portrait. getting prospects to me .  .  . I strongly recommend using online photo sites like Picasa, Flickr, or Dropbox where you can upload & store batches of high resolution pics- providing me both a selection to look through and full size images I can download directly.**Please remember to enable sharing or send a password to permit me access to your pictures.   If you already have collections of pics on Facebook - please friend me & I can search there for prospects. criteria : what to consider.  .  . size: My work is strongly dependent on detail which requires maginfication of source images-- so please provide photos w/ file sizes big enough to retain clarity when enlarged.    focus: Consider the face as the primary factor in selection. I can integrate elements- backgrounds, poses, props ect... from other pics but need at least one strong shot with framing focused on the face - OR - of high enough resolution that the face remains sharp and clear when I zoom in.    expression: I advise choosing images where the subject's face is relaxed - in particular closed mouths and soft smiles work better than "toothy grins" as teeth & gums can be difficult to illustrate without making the subject look strange. That said if your favorite image is of your loved one grinning ear-to-ear - I'll make it happen.    tone: High contrast of darks & lights is always helpful.

transaction specifics . . . Consultation on any potential project is free. If you'd like info on contractual agreements, deposits, expectations... beforehand - please email me at scohn.rendered@gmail.com for details.