Our Production Process

Crafting your memories into everlasting artworks.

Our production process is a thoughtful and labour intensive journey. What truly sets us apart is that we do everything in-house, from the artistry and printing of your Artwork to personally hand-wrapping each finished portrait in protective film. Our skilled team oversees every detail, ensuring that your portraits are crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, with multiple team members dedicated to maintaining exceptional quality throughout the process.

Immediately following your Portrait Ordering Appointment, each chosen image is carefully assessed, with adjustments made to colour, the brightening of eyes, softening of skin and the removal of blemishes and flyaway hair to ensure everyone looks their best. We aim to enhance the natural beauty of each portrait while staying true to the essence of those we photograph.

Our Finishes

At artist photographer, we specialise in two finishes: Swiss Lustre Paper & French Cotton.

Swiss Lustre

Our standard finish is Swiss Lustre. It is a traditional fine art photography paper that yields exceptionally fine detail and clarity. Many families chose this finish for it’s classic and timeless appearance. Due to the sensitive nature of the Swiss Lustre paper, it requires framing behind glass to ensure its protection. For the past 40 years, we've used Arctic White mats for our portraits, as they beautifully complement all skin tones. To ensure the longevity of your portraits, we also use acid-free mounting board. As part of our quality control process, each mounted and matted piece of Artwork is signed and dated by our photographers.

Custom-made timber frames designed to preserve your Artwork are available, complete with our lifetime replacement warranty for peace of mind.

Available sizes (measured on longest side):
7.5”, 10.5”, 15”, 24”, 30”, 36”, 42”, 60”, 75”, 90”

Prices start at $500.

French Cotton

Our French Cotton finish is our premium finish and by far our most popular. Clients are drawn to the stunning texture and contemporary appeal this material provides. Made from a high-quality, 100% pure cotton base, it offers remarkable detail while subtly softening skin tones. Its matte finish ensures minimal reflections, allowing the Artwork to be enjoyed from any angle. All French Cotton pieces are stretched on a hand-cut, painter’s stretcher frame, ready to hang. For those desiring a true Art Gallery look, we also offer a custom external framing option. Each French Cotton piece comes with our lifetime replacement warranty, ensuring your family’s portrait remains a cherished masterpiece for years to come.

Available sizes (measured on longest side):
30”, 36”, 42”, 60”, 75”, 90”

Prices start at $6,500