Toddler reading in a velvet armchair beside antique books

The Experiences

Family &
Childhood

Portraits made to be lived with.

The years
worth marking

Babies, children, siblings and whole families, photographed in rich, painterly light and finished as heirloom artwork for your home.

We guide you on wardrobe before you arrive and direct every moment of the session, so even the smallest sitters are at ease.

Every age

Chapters we photograph

Baby in heirloom lace leaning on antique books
The first year
Smiling toddler on a wooden rocking chair
Childhood
Two young ballerinas seated in a paneled salon
Siblings
Young ballerina in an oxblood tutu
Dance & performance
Young violinist in an oxblood gown
Music & milestones

The experience

  1. I.

    Planning & styling

    We plan your session together by phone and guide you on what to wear to look your best.

  2. II.

    Portrait session

    Fully directed from start to finish, so you never wonder what to do with your hands.

  3. III.

    Private viewing

    Your portraits revealed at full scale, in a quiet room, with something good to drink.

  4. IV.

    Custom artwork

    Retouched, printed and finished by hand, then delivered to your home.

Framed portrait of a toddler on oxblood velvet

The artwork

Finished
as artwork

Your favorite portraits become framed wall pieces, hand-bound albums and folio boxes, designed with you at your private viewing.

Explore the artwork

The portrait of our children hangs where we see it every single morning.

Family client

Begin your
experience

We would love to welcome your family to Opaline.

OPALINE

Begin your experience

Tell us a little about who will be in the portrait. We'll reply within one business day to plan your session by phone.