Young violinist in an oxblood gown in a warm, paneled salon Hero · warm low-key portrait, subject right · desktop 16:9 + mobile 9:16 crop

OPALINE

Portraiture  ·  Houston

People, beautifully preserved.

Explore the experiences

The Experiences

Toddler reading in a velvet armchair beside a stack of antique books Family & Childhood · warm, embracing

Family
& Childhood

Timeless portraits
for a life well lived

After Dark portrait of a woman in low, warm light After Dark · rich color, low-key

After Dark

Portraiture
for women

Family & Childhood

Selected portraits

Two young ballerinas seated in a paneled salon
Baby in heirloom lace leaning on antique books
Smiling toddler in a sailor romper on a wooden rocking chair
Young ballerina in an oxblood tutu seated on a velvet salon chair

A portrait
experience
like no other

A Houston studio creating refined portrait experiences and collectible artwork for the people and chapters that matter most.

Our approach
  1. Consultation notes, fountain pen, tea and fabric swatches on a walnut desk

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

    Planning
    & styling
  2. Ivory tulle draped over a gilded oxblood velvet chair

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

    Portrait
    session
  3. Framed portrait of a young woman in a rose-print gown on a brass easel

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

    Private
    viewing
  4. Gloved hands turning the pages of a ballet portrait album

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

    Custom
    artwork
Oxblood velvet album with a brass O monogram, an ivory linen folio box and a matted portrait

The Artwork

More than photographs.
Extraordinary artwork
for your home.

  • Wall portraits
  • Albums
  • Folio boxes
  • Fine-art prints
Explore artwork

The Studio

A private, beautifully designed space in Houston, created for an extraordinary experience from the moment you arrive.

Plan your visit

From our clients

The entire experience was unlike anything we've ever done.

Client

I walked in nervous and left with the most honest portrait anyone has made of me.

After Dark client

The album lives on our table. Everyone who visits sits down with it.

Family client
Framed portrait of a toddler reading in a velvet armchair, on oxblood velvet B&W · mother & daughter, close

Begin your
experience

We would love to welcome you 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.