The Portrait Session

with Shirley Cove

 

Whether we’re looking at working with dogs, horses or humans, the process of the portrait session is almost identical. Learn about the steps involved here.

  • Step 1

    Reach out. It sounds simple, and it is. Just fill out the form, and I will be in touch.

  • Step 2

    I'll reach out to talk about your goals for your photo session. Whether it’s a single session or a series, we will talk about the subject(s), favourite locations if you have any, and potential dates and times.

  • Step 3

    Creation. This is where the fun begins. This could be a single session or an entire process, working through months of individual sessions to culminate in the final concept discussed in step two.

    Within creation is also the retouching and post-production phase, where many days are spent carefully working on every inch of the pieces to create something truly iconic.

  • Step 4

    The Reveal. Here, we reconvene in person to reveal the pieces created in Step 3. You will choose the images and type of artwork you want.

  • Step 5

    The artwork is passed to our printing partners in Minnesota, Italy or Toronto where they hand print, hand make and hand frame the artwork to our exacting standards on your request. They then package the piece and deliver it with great care to us, here in Niagara.

    Once we have checked the piece, we then deliver it to your door.

“This photo shoot meant so much to me as it captured Kya’s love for snow even in her old age. (On her stomping grounds) Shirley took the time to create those special moments so I would have them forever. Shirley gets the perfect shot even if I picked a super sunny day . She goes above and beyond even jamming herself under old stairs and sitting in the cold snow, she’s committed!!”

Alex and Kya