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Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about the portrait experience
For bespoke inquiries or specific commission requirements not detailed here, please contact the studio directly at hello@soniafineartportraits.com. We look forward to curating your experience
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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A Fine Art Portrait is a curated commission rather than a simple photograph—it is a timeless piece of art. Each session is meticulously designed, styled, and directed to reflect your essence and legacy. Every image is hand-retouched with a painterly aesthetic, ensuring a finish that is classic, emotional, and heirloom-worthy
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Upon booking, we initiate a private consultation to architect your wardrobe, styling, and creative vision. You will also receive our Bespoke Portrait Guide—a comprehensive resource designed to streamline your preparation and ensure every detail of your session is executed with precision.
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Our studio provides a comprehensive styling consultation. We will work with you to curate a wardrobe that reflects your personal legacy and professional stature, ensuring every garment translates beautifully to the archival record.
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Absolutely. Many clients choose to be photographed with a spouse, children, or extended family. These commissions are a profound celebration of your most significant bonds, resulting in legacy portraits designed to be cherished as cornerstones of your family’s archival history.
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Yes. Professional artistry is a cornerstone of our experience. We provide expert hair and makeup styling to ensure you appear polished, confident, and authentically yourself. Whether included in your commission or selected as an accompaniment, our stylists specialize in camera-ready techniques that translate seamlessly to fine art film and print
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A typical commission requires between 2–4 hours, allowing for comprehensive wardrobe transitions and meticulous styling. We prioritize a deliberate, unhurried pace to ensure every detail is perfected and your experience is entirely relaxed
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Your private Reveal and Ordering Commission takes place approximately 2–3 weeks following your session. During this curated premiere, you will view your fully retouched gallery and receive expert guidance in selecting your signature pieces—whether for custom wall art, heirloom albums, or our hand-crafted Italian folio boxes
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Yes. We specialize in archival-quality fine art prints, museum-grade canvas, and luxury hand-crafted portrait boxes. Each piece is meticulously produced to last for generations—transforming your private residence into a personal art gallery
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Sessions are held in our beautifully lit studio or at a carefully chosen location that complements your aesthetic.
We’ll finalize your setting during the consultation to match your desired look and feel.
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Yes. We frequently curate specialized portrait studies designed to celebrate specific milestones of womanhood. Our '40 Over 40' series is an ongoing fine-art commission that documents the wisdom, power, and unapologetic beauty of women in their prime. Inquire for more details on our current portrait projects
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Please complete the inquiry form on our Contact Page or email hello@soniafineartportraits.com.
We’ll reach out to schedule your consultation and begin designing your portrait experience.
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We understand that the schedules of our discerning clients can be dynamic. Because we reserve the studio and our creative team exclusively for your commission, we require 72 hours' notice for any rescheduling requests.
Rescheduling: Appointments moved with at least 72 hours' notice may be rescheduled once without penalty.
Cancellations: In the event of a cancellation or short-notice reschedule (less than 72 hours), the session retainer is non-refundable, as this time was curated specifically for you.
We appreciate your commitment to the creative process and the archival nature of our work.
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To ensure the full creative potential of your commission, we recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.
Grace Period: We offer a 15-minute grace period.
Adjusted Session Time: Please note that late arrivals will result in a shortened session time to ensure our teams remain on schedule for subsequent clients.
Artistic Impact: Because our hair and makeup artists require specific windows of time to achieve our signature 'Fine Art' look, arrivals later than 30 minutes may require a full reschedule and a new session retainer.
We appreciate your punctuality in helping us maintain the calm, curated environment necessary for high-level portraiture.
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The Fine Art Portrait experience is a bespoke commission. Our session fees cover the full creative production, including professional styling and archival-grade retouching. Most clients invest between $10,000 and $7,000 in their custom collection of wall art and heirlooms