SUFFOLK FINE ART PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
Alison McKenny Photography is an Award Winning Fine Art Children and Pet Portrait Photographer based in Stoke By Clare, which is a small village in Suffolk, close to the Essex and Cambridge borders.
Having trained with world-renowned Fine Art and Portrait Photographers Elena Shumilova and Paulina Duczman, I have been inspired to capture children in a more elegant, yet timeless way.
These images are beautifully lit with soft light and dark shadows to create more moody and striking portraits. They will not date with time and are heirloom pieces that will be passed down from generation to generation.
They have soft tones and emotive expressions that make you wonder what your child is thinking about at that moment. I love doing Fine Art shoots as they allow me to be creative and it takes the pressure off the child to ‘smile for the camera’ all the time. These sessions are often focused on the children or their relationship with their pets but I’m also happy to include family portraits too, so just let me know your preference.
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To book any of the photoshoots below, a retainer of £99 is charged upfront. This is then deducted from whichever collection you choose to buy.
If you would prefer to buy a piece of Wall Art instead of a collection, then the £99 is not deducted from whatever product you buy, and there is a minimum order of £399.
Hair and Makeup Artist is available on request at £55 for hair or makeup or £110 for both.
At the end of the photoshoot, we will make an appointment for your viewing and ordering session in the following two weeks which we can do in person or via Zoom. You don’t need to decide which Collection or Products you would like to buy until this meeting and you have seen your gallery of x20 images and chosen your favourites. There is no pressure to buy any images should you decide not to.
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Pre Shoot Consultation
1.5 Hour Photoshoot
Viewing and Ordering Session
20 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images
Print credit of £199 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art
£50 Credit towards your next Fine Art, Beauty or Family
Photoshoot with Alison McKenny Photography
Full use of my gowns and props
Midweek or Weekend dates available
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Pre Shoot Consultation
1.5 Hour Photoshoot
Viewing and Ordering Session
10 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images
Print credit of £149 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art
Full use of my gowns and props
Midweek or Weekend dates available
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Pre Shoot Consultation
1.5 Hour Photoshoot
Viewing and Ordering Session
5 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images
Print credit of £99 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art
Full use of my gowns and props
Midweek or Weekend dates available
MINI SESSION
Viewing and ordering session with a gallery of 10 to 12 unedited images
to choose yourfavourite 3 High-Resolution Digital Images
which will then be retouched fully before delivery
Available from Monday to Friday only
Minimum Order – £399 if purchasing without a collection above
(please note the £99 deposit will not be deducted if you decide not to buy a collection)
additional time for photoshoot or viewing – £80 per hour
Digitals and Mounted Prints (only available if purchased with a collection)
Additional Digitals – £50
Additional Digitals plus matching mounted 8×6″ print – £70
Mounted 8×6″ print to fit in a 10×8″ Frame – £40
Mounted 10×7″ print to fit in an 11×14″ Frame – £50
Box of x5 Mounted 8×6″ Prints – £199
Box of x10 Mounted 8×6″ Prints – £349
Box of x15 Mounted 8×6″ Prints – £499
Box of x20 mounted 8×6″ prints – £599
Luxury Picture Folio Box
perfect for displaying and storing your mounted Prints
Available in White Wood, Black Wood or Walnut Wood.
10×8″ Wooden Box (for 8×6″ mounted prints) – £499
14×11″ Wooden Box (for 10×7″ mounted prints) – £699
Wall Art
Framed prints from £399 (20×16″)
Acrylic Wall Art from £399 (20×16″)
Archival Canvases from £349 (20×16″)
Framed Canvas from £399 (20×16″)
Elegance Frame with a circular Fine Art Print from £499 (20×20″)
Albums
8×8″ Album – £399
10×10″ Album -£499
Fine Art Photography is not about capturing a moment, that represents reality, like lifestyle or documentary style photography. It’s more about making an artistic statement, that has been envisaged in the artist’s mind before taking the photograph. Time has gone into planning every single element of the image including styling, clothing, props, posing, expression, lighting, and the background. Some fine art images will tell a story which make it all the more interesting to look at.
A fine art portrait image is created by the photographer as an artist and not just by the camera. A fine art portrait photograph is intended for wall art. It can sometimes be described as “décor photography” or “photo décor.”
When my clients contact me and tell me that they would like to have some Fine Art Portraits taken during their session, I love it as it gives me the opportunity to be creative. The best images are when my clients tell me there is a story to tell with this image. It might be something that reflects their childs personality or interests. Or they might just want a really beautiful and compelling portrait of their child to display on their wall. Either way is fine by me!
How old do your children need to be for this style of portrait?
We don't have any suitable clothing or props. Can you provide those?
Can we include a pet in the images?
HOW SOON WILL MY PHOTOS BE READY?
We can do this in the evening when the children are in bed if that suits you best.
These sessions usually take no more than an hour and I will show you your images on a slideshow to music, and then can help you narrow down your favourites using a star system. I can also advise you on products that you might want to buy including wall art, and Albums should you need help.
I JUST WANT DIGITALS! DO I HAVE TO BUY A COLLECTION?
However, Digital Files are only available to purchase with a Collection.
Having been in this industry for 11 years now, I know a lot of my previous clients who just bought Digitals have never found the time to do anything with them, which is such a waste. When investing in a Professional Portrait Shoot, I want my clients to have photos that they can display around their homes and enjoy every single day.
As I use the best suppliers I know my clients will receive top-quality products that will last for years and years, so that future generations can also enjoy their family portraits.
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