I often make a couple of takes to adjust lighting, framing, posture, etc.Once we're finished, the plate is washed, air-dried, scanned, and varnished. You're welcome to return an hour or so later for pick-up, or I can ship the finished plate to you.

You're welcome to bring objects, references, or clothing that feel meaningful to the portrait. We can discuss ideas ahead of time, or on the day of the session.Because exposures are longer than digital photography (typically between 2 and 10 seconds), simplicity and stillness often translate beautifully, and are the standard approach. For clothing, avoid flat blacks, and if there's more than one of you in the image, mix up tones and values -– bluish colors appear lighter on the plate, reddish colors appear darker.  It's helpful to think in terms of shapes and textures, fabrics and layers: necklines and collars, how much skin shows at the neck and shoulders. I recommend bringing a few options and we can decide together.

Sessions range from straightforward portrait sittings to more extended work involving multiple plates, varied poses, mixed formats, or experimentation. Individuals, couples, families, and conceptual sessions are all welcome.For groups larger than 4, please write to me to coordinate in advance.