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Portrait Sittings

Two hours by the north window, and a print to keep.

A sitter leaning on the window ledge in soft daylight A woman reading a letter by a tall window
By The North Window

Two Hours,One light

There are no lamps in the studio. Every portrait is made by one tall window facing north, so sittings follow the daylight through the year.

  • Sitting DaysTuesday To Saturday
  • Today's Light Until6:15 pm
  • Deposit30% of the sitting
  • ProofsAbout two weeks later
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+99700 Sitters Since 2012An average of 4.9 out of 5
Four Sittings

Choose Your sitting

Portrait Sitting

Portrait Sitting

One sitter, two hours by the north window.

$650
  • Sitting2 Hours
  • Prints Included1
  • Proofs To Choose From18
  • Deposit$195
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Heirloom Portrait

Heirloom Portrait

Half a day, three costume changes, three framed prints.

$1,450
  • Sitting4 Hours
  • Prints Included3
  • Proofs To Choose From30
  • Deposit$435
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Two Sitters

Two Sitters

Sisters, couples, a mother and daughter.

$980
  • Sitting3 Hours
  • Prints Included2
  • Proofs To Choose From24
  • Deposit$294
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Still Life Commission

Still Life Commission

Your own objects, set and lit on the walnut table.

$1,200
  • Sitting5 Hours
  • Prints Included1
  • Proofs To Choose From12
  • Deposit$360
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The Light By Season

When Thewindow Has It

A sitting must end an hour before sunset; the booking offers only the slots that do.

  • Jan4:50 pmLast sitting 12:30 pm
  • Feb5:30 pmLast sitting 12:30 pm
  • Mar7:05 pmLast sitting 3:00 pm
  • Apr7:40 pmLast sitting 3:00 pm
  • May8:10 pmLast sitting 3:00 pm
  • Jun8:30 pmLast sitting 5:30 pm
  • Jul8:25 pmLast sitting 3:00 pm
  • Aug7:55 pmLast sitting 3:00 pm
  • Sep7:05 pmLast sitting 3:00 pm
  • Oct6:15 pmLast sitting 3:00 pm
  • Nov4:40 pmLast sitting 12:30 pm
  • Dec4:30 pmLast sitting 12:30 pm
What To Expect

From The Door To The wall

01

Wardrobe

Bring three changes, or borrow from the studio rail.

02

The Backdrop

Olive, umber or slate canvas, chosen with you.

03

The Sitting

Slow, quiet, mostly waiting for the light to move.

04

The Proofs

A private proofing gallery to choose your prints.

Three Backdrops

  • Olive CanvasThe still-life wall
  • Umber CanvasWarm and deep
  • Slate CanvasCool, for pale skin and silver

On The Day, If You Like

  • Hair & Make-Up+$180
  • Wardrobe From The Studio Rail+$120
  • An Extra 30 × 40 Print+$220
Before You Sit

Questions

Anything else, write to Mira, who runs the sittings.

Every Question

Four: portrait sitting ($650), heirloom portrait ($1,450), two sitters ($980), still life commission ($1,200). Every one includes printed work.