choosing a photographer for your child’s heirloom portraits in st. simons island

When it comes to capturing timeless heirloom portraits of your children, do yourself a favor and hire an experienced photographer who has extensively trained in the art of creating perfect southern heirloom bust portraits. I have exclusively offered these legacy heirloom portraits in the St. Simons Island area for over 7 years now. In that time, I have perfected my craft - lighting, editing and learning how to gently coach your children to achieve their best expressions and poses for these special portraits you’ll proudly display for generations.

Over the past year, I’ve noticed photographers all over the country (even areas where Heirloom Bust Portraits were never a “thing”) adding heirloom mini sessions to their services and giving clients just the digitals and leaving you to your own devices as to how to print them and display them. However, my focus remains on using my expertise to create heirloom-quality art - not snapshots, and to walk you through EVERY step of the process.

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I guide you through every part of the heirloom portrait experience - from selecting the perfect spot in your home to display these portraits during our consultation, to providing wardrobe options from my heirloom collection to flawlessly suiting your child’s unique features and personality. My artistic eye and experience ensure you receive gorgeous portraits exceeding your expectations.

My distraction-free commercial studio allows us to spend quality time perfecting those special bust portraits just the way you imagined them. Over 13 years photographing children, I’ve definitely learned patience and skill are key - but so are laughs and tricks!

I offer an ever-growing wardrobe of true heirloom clothing in sizes 6months through 10 years for girls and 6months - 6T in boys. There is no need to go out and purchase a $150+ heirloom outift that your child will wear for just one time. Save your money on the outfit purchase and invest that into something that is timeless and will absolutely have longevity. You simply show up, select the outfit(s) that you love, dress your child, and that’s it! How much easier could it be?!?

After your session, we meet to view your gorgeous portraits and decide on sizing and placement in your home using special design software. Once you’ve chosen your favorites, I meticulously retouch and edit to enhance your child’s beauty before collaborating with professional labs to print on long-lasting, archival fine art papers and lush museum-quality mats and UV conservation glass . I then hand craft premium wood frames to lovingly preserve these priceless family treasures so that they will last for your children to share them with their children and their grandchildren. Isn’t this how you want their legacies documented? [While my focus is on providing stunning tangible art from these portraits, I do offer digitals for clients as well for purchase].

Through the years, I’ve come to fully appreciate heirloom portraits as so much more than snapshots - they are true works of art conveying the essence of your precious little ones. I don’t offer these sessions just because they’re popular. As I’ve said, I’ve been doing these for 7 years. Why? Because I 100% absolutely, wholeheartedly believe in the power of a beautifully framed and displayed wall portrait of your child. Because here in Georgia, Heirloom Bust Portraits have been around for about 100 years. I even have my mother’s heirloom portraits from when she was 3 years old. Three. What a treasure, right?

When you choose my services, you gain confidence knowing my expertise will capture exceptional portraits your family will proudly inherit for generations. It’s absolutely worthwhile investing in the best.

Let’s chat more about how we can work together so you can have peace of mind that your family memories are in qualified, caring hands. As a St Simons Island heirloom photographer, I take pride in providing exceptional service so you’ll have portraits as timeless as your love for your children.

Until next time

xoxo, Candace