Individual portrait
Discuss where the picture will live and which expression feels like you. The aim of the preparation is a useful direction, not a promise to repeat someone else’s photograph.
Bloemfontein · South Africa
Stillroom NorthThree pictures, one wall.
Stillroom North makes portraits in Bloemfontein with the final selection in mind. A picture destined for a narrow frame needs different breathing room from a family portrait above the sofa. Bring the intended use into the conversation before the camera comes out.
Hang a small sequenceHang a small sequence
Move the slider to vary the space between the portrait studies. Watch when the three frames stop reading as one continuous gesture and begin to hold your attention individually.
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Contact sheet
Couple session
The space between two people changes what the frame says. We consider shared gestures and individual portraits before choosing a sequence.
Family session
List the combinations that matter. A grandparent with one child can be as important as the photograph with everybody present; tell us before the session begins.
Seasonal mini session
A shorter format with dates and scope agreed for that sitting. Do not assume it includes the duration or selection allowance of the classic package.
Portrait print set
Consider the visible opening of each frame as well as its outer dimensions. A mount can remove a surprisingly important strip from the composition.
The photograph for two different homes
A family chooses a group portrait for a hallway and a second picture to send to a relative. The hallway allows a wide view; the relative already owns a narrow frame. Rather than crop the same picture twice, look for another moment that makes sense in the smaller opening. A close portrait may carry the relationship more clearly than a squeezed group.
During selection, place the two candidates next to one another, then look at each on its own. Decide whether the image needs a companion to explain it. That is a useful reason to favour one version over another and a much better instruction to the editor than asking for every possible crop in the hope that one will work.
The contact sheet test
45–75 minute classic session8–15 edited images by package30% booking deposit
Look at the small versions first. Choose a wide frame that establishes how the people relate, then a closer picture that contributes something different. Two good photographs can still repeat the same moment. Mark alternatives before making the final choice so that subtle differences are easier to revisit.
When the set is going to different homes, change the test. Each photograph now has to work alone. Write the destination beside the selection and identify any likely crop. Agree the final edits and usage before files are prepared for delivery.
An edit with a beginning and an end
Try arranging three candidate portraits in a line before you decide which one should be largest. Read the line from left to right, then backwards. Notice which picture makes you pause and which merely repeats the previous pose. This exercise can make the selection conversation easier even when you ultimately order only one copy.
My selection notes
Choose the option you want to discuss and add a detail in your own words. Mention the frame opening and who will see the final copy. The text file is yours to keep or share later.
At the counter
How soon will the edited photographs arrive?
The classic package has an estimated delivery of 7–14 working days. Selection and editing scope affect the final date.
Are RAW files included?
Delivery covers the agreed edited selection. Camera files, rejected frames and unedited proofs are not automatically supplied.
May a company use my portrait in an advert?
Explain that use before booking so the licence can be agreed. A personal print and third-party advertising are separate uses.
Terms of use
The quote separates the sitting fee and selected image package. Date, deposit, selection and scope of editing are confirmed for the booking.
Delivery does not transfer unlimited copyright or exclusive advertising rights. Requested usage, location access and permissions must be agreed before publication.
Saving a working note does not place an order, take payment or confirm a booking.
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