THE PRESENT CHAPTER | A Fine Arts Portrait Commission
Preserve the chapter you’re living today—before life quietly turns the page.
Every family has a story.
Every story is lived one chapter at a time.
Some chapters arrive with great celebration. Others unfold so quietly that we don’t realize how much they’ll mean until they’re gone.
Children grow. Parents grow older. Families change. Life quietly turns the page.
Yet so many of the moments that shape us remain tucked away in the digital clutter of our phones—seen for a moment, then slowly forgotten.
I believe the people we love deserve more than a place in a camera roll.
They deserve to be part of the homes where life happens every day.
That’s why I create commissioned fine art portraiture.
Not simply to make beautiful photographs, but to preserve life’s most meaningful chapters as thoughtfully curated artwork and heirloom Storybooks that become part of your family’s story for generations to come.
Is This Chapter for You?
The Present Chapter was created for families who believe the moments that matter most deserve to be lived with—not simply stored away.
This commission may be the perfect fit if:
- You’ve been saying, “We really should update our family portraits.”
- Your children have grown and you don’t want this season to quietly slip away.
- Your family has entered a new chapter worth remembering.
- You want more than digital files—you want artwork that becomes part of your home.
- You believe the people you love deserve to be seen every day.
The Present Chapter Portrait Experience
Every commission is thoughtfully guided from beginning to end.
Your Portrait Experience includes:
- A Story Consultation:
We’ll begin by getting to know your family, your home, and the chapter you want to preserve. - Your Fine Art Portrait Experience:
A relaxed, intentionally guided portrait session focused on authentic connection and meaningful moments. - Artwork Design:
Together we’ll thoughtfully design artwork that complements both your home and your family’s story. - Your Chapter Reveal:
You’ll experience your commissioned portraits for the first time and together we’ll present your completed Chapter Collection.
Your Chapter Collection
Every work within your collection serves a unique purpose in preserving this chapter of your story.
Signature Statement Portrait | The portrait that defines this chapter.
A beautifully handcrafted 20-inch framed fine art portrait or gallery-wrapped canvas designed to become a delightful focal point within your home.
Storyteller Series | Where a single moment unfolds.
Three carefully selected portraits presented together in one 10×20-inch framed artwork, allowing a single fleeting moment to unfold before your eyes—because sometimes one portrait isn’t enough to tell the story.
Heirloom Storybook | The visual essence of this chapter.
A 6×6-inch handcrafted heirloom Storybook thoughtfully designed to preserve the complete narrative of this season of life—creating the first volume in your family’s growing library of memories. (includes 5 spreads – 10 sides)
Investment
The Present Chapter is offered as a complete Fine Art Portrait Commission.
Investment: $2870
Only a limited number of commissions are accepted each season, allowing every family to receive a deeply personal and thoughtfully curated experience.
Your Invitation
Every family has a story.
Every story is told one chapter at a time.
If you believe this is a chapter worth preserving, I’d be honored to tell your story.