Heirloom portraits by age
There is a tradition for every chapter.
Most families begin when their baby can sit up alone and return at each new chapter, so that the collection grows together on the wall. Here is what each age looks like.
Baby, 6 to 12 months
This is the season of round cheeks and tiny hands. Most families begin when their baby can sit up alone, usually between six and nine months. The first portrait is often the one families treasure most. Maybe it is one 5x7 frame for the bookshelf, or a larger piece for the nursery wall.
Toddler, 1 to 3 years
This is the season of the first birthday and the favorite lovey. A toddler may not sit still for long, so a calm studio and a short, guided session matter more than at any other age.
Early childhood, 3 to 6 years
Your child's personality begins to shine. Many families choose a hand-drawn pastel at this age, made from the portrait and framed in our shop.
The in-between years, 6 to 10 years
These years pass more quickly than any other and are photographed the least. A portrait here fills the gap between the baby portrait and the young adult one.
Coming of age, 10 years and up
This portrait hangs beside the baby portrait and completes the collection. It shows the same child, grown, in the same traditional style.