What are the studio opening hours?
We are open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5.30pm. We are available for later on a Tuesday & Thursday until 8pm by appointment only. Please note that the studio is open on a Saturday strictly by appointment only (due to our wedding commitments we are not available every Saturday).

Which portrait services do you offer?
We cater for all types of portraiture, mostly in a modern contemporary style, but of course we can accomodate the client who may prefer something a little more traditional. We photograph families, children, individuals, graduations, special occasions, model & acting portfolios, fashion & glamour shots, corporate headshots etc. Basically we offer something for every portrait requirement.

How much does a portrait session cost?
A standard portrait session costs £50 (unless any special offers are available – our staff will inform you if any at the time of booking). You session fee must be paid at the time of booking to confirm your diary allocation (we accept Switch, Visa Delta, Visa & Mastercard). Please note that this session fee is non refundable in the event of a cancellation with less than 48 hours notice and / or not turning up for an appointment. A guide to prices is located at the bottom of this page

How Much does a Model / Actors / Dancers Portfolio Cost?
A portfolio session cost just £50 per hour - then each print is purchased indiviually or you may book our packages which include:
Package 1 - 2 hour Studio/Location Shoot and 5x 10x8 photographs £150
Package 2 - 2 hour Studio/Location Shoot and 10x 10x8 Photographs £250
Package 3 - 2 hour Studio/Location Shoot and a personalised book of 30 images £350

Please note these sessions are reserved for Models, Actors & Dancers only.

Where is the studio located?
The studio is located at 144 Crown Street. See Map. From the city centre turn off Union Street onto Crown street. The studio is situated on your right, on the corner of Crown Street and Springbank Street. Unfortunately we have no private parking available but you should find ample parking on Springbank Street (Pay & Display).

How long does a studio session take?
Each studio session is scheduled for one hour; however it only usually takes between 45 mins – 60 mins dependant on the number of people involved and the different combinations required. Portfolio sessions will need to book at least 2 hours.

What should we bring?
When coming for your session plan your clothing carefully ( see below). Take clothes that make a definate statement about you if you want to achieve a certain type of look - You may also bring props that reflect your interests ( Guitars, Skateboard, horseriding gear etc). Note : If you are coming as a group, then please read point 3 below.

What is best to wear for my photograph?
In essence there are no right and wrong things to wear, try and choose something that you look good and feel good in.

Below are listed some helpful hints when planning for your portrait.

1. The simpler the outfit the better (unless you are trying to make a particular statement with your clothing) try to avoid busy patterns, stripes and large logos. This keeps the attention on the subject rather than their clothes or who made them (GAP, Hugo Boss. etc)

2. Classic V’s Fashion – Classic clothes will not date as quickly as the latest fashions, therefore creating a timeless photograph – however fashionable clothes do create more interesting photographs that are very much of the time they were produced. 

3. It is best in portraits of more than person that a decision is made with regard to the style of the finished portrait. Don’t mix formal with casual so try and all come in the same. Exactly the same principles work for the colour scheme – again all wearing similar tones will greatly enhance your photograph. – the keyword here is all.  Modern fresh portraits look great in jeans with white shirts or t shirts – modern classics look great with everyone dressed in black or dark shades.

4. Consider how you want to look – dark clothes emphasise the face and have a slimming effect in the portraits. Try and avoid short sleeves as more attention is drawn to the arms and sometimes sleeves tops can make some peoples arms look bigger than desired.

5. For more casual shots and especially with children we ask our sitters to have bare feet as this minimises the size of the feet when they can be tucked up nicely rather than great big soles of shoes.

What about hair and make up?
Your normal make-up is fine; it’s a myth that you require extra make up for photography. Please have your make up done before you arrive and bring some powder to reduce any shine that may occur from the heat of the lights. Hair should be washed and styled as you like it. Avoid trying a new style just before your shoot as it may be the one thing you don’t like about the photograph.

Important things about childrens sessions.
Children’s sessions are usually better in the morning; we do not take young children after 3pm as we generally find they are getting tired and loose interest quicker. It is important that your children & babies are have slept will and are feeling their best, so please schedule your appointment for a time in the day that are at their happiest. If you feel that you children are not feeling at their best the please feel free to reschedule as we wish to capture them one time – AT THEIR BEST.

The idea about kids sessions is to make the whole thing fun!

Please do not stress and make a big fuss about the shoot as it will have the opposite affect we are looking for. The more relaxed that you are about the whole thing, the better your children will be in the studio. We have a great way with children and look for them to have great fun and show their true personalities in their photographs.

During the shoot we ask that you sit quietly during the session and allow us to work our magic. Some parents prefer to watch the studio session from just outside the studio door in order for the children to express themselves more vividly. Please don't mention the SMILE word or use any form of bribery or worry too much about what they are doing, just be patient and allow us to create some beautiful shots for you. Bring some of their favourite toys – preferable ones that you don’t mind appearing in the picture. Let them dress up – as well as bringing their nicest clothes for the shoot, let them bring any dressing up outfits to allow them to have more fun.

How do you view your photographs?
After the shoot is finished you will be asked to make another appointment for a soon as a few days after the session. At this appointment all the images will be projected onto a large screen in our viewing room. We will assist you by a process of elimination to choose your favourite shots. The viewing appointments also last for one hour to give us time to show you the images, edit them down to your final choices and view the products you can choose from and the choice of frames or canvases that you wish to have.

Please ensure that all decision makers are present at this one of appointment and if possible do not bring children to the viewing as you allow you to concentrate on making important decisions. (1st Viewing session is included in your portrait session fee, subsequent viewings are charged at £45)

Please be aware that we do not at any time work with or produce proofs – we only view by way of our studio viewings. In the event of family being abroad etc you may ask for the images to be displayed on our web site (a fee may apply), there family will be able to purchase copies.

What sort of portrait options and sizes are available?
We offer a huge amount of choice in your final product, from desk portraits, wall canvases through to our very popular multi mount wall portraits, and there is something to suit every taste and requirement. Before you return to view your portraits we ask that you give a lot of consideration about where these prints will be displayed in your home. It is with this information that we can assist you in making the correct decisions of style, size and frame choice for your portraits.

How Much will it Cost?
Below is a rough guide to our pricing and product range.

Framed Desk Portraits
8"x6" to 12"x10" range from £45 to £80
Wide selection of frames available

Wall Portraits
15"x12" to 30"x30" reange from £150 to £600
Ranges include - Framed Prints, Canvas Wraps, Acrylic Prints and much more

Gallery Multi-Mount Framed Portraits
Sizes range from 24"x13" to 30"x30" and cost between £210 to £500
These are either framed or matt wrap portraits that include anything between 2 and 6 prints in the same frame

We also have a wide range of presentation Prints, Folios and Album for you to choose from.

How long before we receive the finished product?
Once the viewings session is complete, the framed and mounted portraits will be ready for collection between 4 – 6 weeks later. If you require your portrait sooner then please let a member of staff know your requirements at the initial time of booking.

Do You Sell Gift Vouchers?
Yes, our personalised gift vouchers are a fantastic gift for any occasion. They are available in any denomination and can be used for a portrait session and or towards the price of the pictures. There are no expiry dates with our vouchers. Our special “Little Angels Club” vouchers are a perfect gift for any birth or christening present. They consist of four sessions to be used over 2 years to record the childs growth & development. Currently available for only £100 (RRP £200)