Beginning September 2026, our $129 Portrait Experience includes your personalized portrait session and one 8×10 Keepsake Portrait of your favorite image.

Your favorite portrait will be selected during your personal viewing appointment.

Additional portrait artwork is available for those who wish to create something more, but there is no obligation to purchase additional artwork.

Heirloom wall portraiture begins at $399.

Elma, The ART of Photography specializes in beautifully finished portrait artwork. Digital image files are not offered.

BEFORE YOU RESERVE

Beginning September 2026, our new $129 Portrait Experience includes your personalized themed portrait session and one 8×10 Keepsake Portrait of your favorite image, selected during your personal viewing appointment.

We are a boutique portrait studio specializing in heirloom wall portraiture.

Beautiful studio wardrobe is provided for select themed experiences.

ADDITIONAL PORTRAIT ARTWORK

There is no obligation to purchase additional portrait artwork.

For families wishing to create something larger, heirloom wall portraiture begins at $399 for a 16×20 portrait. Additional gift portraits, collections, Storybook Portraits, and slideshows are also available.

WE DO NOT OFFER DIGITAL FILES

Elma, The ART of Photography specializes in beautifully finished portrait artwork created to be enjoyed in your home and treasured for generations.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU?

The best way to begin is by submitting a Portrait Request through our website. This allows us to learn a little about you, understand the type of portrait experience you’re looking for, and personally guide you through the next steps.

Once we receive your request, we’ll be in touch to help plan an experience that is just right for you.

We are a boutique, studio-based portrait studio and welcome clients by appointment only.

Sessions are typically available Thursday through Sunday, with weekends being our most requested appointment times. Advance reservations are recommended, especially for Friday through Sunday.

Our schedule may vary during seasonal and special portrait events.

Portrait sessions are available by appointment only, allowing us to give each family the personal attention that is part of our boutique studio experience.

Throughout the year, we offer a select number of Limited-Edition Portrait Experiences, featuring specially designed themes, wardrobe, and sets available for a limited time.

Advance reservations are recommended, especially for weekends and Limited-Edition Portrait Experiences.

Most sessions are custom-designed. If you have a specific vision or theme in mind, we would love to create something unique just for you.

The session fee includes your custom portrait experience, creative design, and access to our studio wardrobe (when applicable).
Artwork and images are purchased separately.

It’s a touch of fairy magic designed to make your child’s portrait experience even more enchanting.

Created for ages 2–12, Glitz includes a light makeover, soft hair styling, and delicate shimmering details—adding a beautiful glow that brings each portrait to life.

With Glitz, your little one steps into a storybook moment—feeling confident, radiant, and truly special.

For those who want an elevated, full experience, Glitz is a beautiful addition to your session.

✨ Preparing for Your Glitz Session

To ensure the best results, please arrive with:

• Clean, dry hair
• A button-down shirt and shorts (easy for styling changes)

This allows us to begin the transformation smoothly and create a seamless experience.

✨ If You Are Not Adding Glitz

Please arrive fully ready for your session so we can begin your portrait experience right away.

No. The session fee covers the creation of your portraits.
All artwork, prints, and collections are selected and purchased after your session.

Printed portraits hold emotional and lasting value. They become part of your home, your story, and your legacy—something future generations can see and feel. 

At our studio, we specialize in crafting timeless wall portraiture, ensuring your memories are beautifully displayed and preserved.

Initial wall portrait investment start at $399

After the initial investment we offer an la carte menu, gift portrait packages that include 8x10's, 5x7's and wallets.

Storybook panels and more.

By offering high-quality print packages, families can enjoy their photos in a tangible and lasting way, displaying them in their home or office and preserving them for years to come.

These packages are designed to showcase the beauty and magic of your child's experience, allowing families to relive their memories and cherish them for generations to come.

Our studio specializes in creating tangible artwork designed to be displayed and passed down for generations.
While digital images can be easily forgotten, printed portraits become lasting heirlooms.

We recommend selecting and placing your portrait order during your private viewing session.

Images are retained for 14 days following your viewing appointment. After 14 days, unordered images may be permanently deleted and cannot be guaranteed or recovered.

Once your order has been placed, the images selected for your portrait order will be retained while your artwork is being completed.

Yes. In most cases, your images will be presented shortly after your session for viewing and selection.

WHAT IS YOUR PORTRAIT ARTWORK PRICING STRUCTURE? ✨

Elma, The ART of Photography specializes in creating custom heirloom portrait artwork designed to be enjoyed in your home for generations.

Beginning September 2026, your $129 Portrait Experience includes one 8×10 Keepsake Portrait of your favorite image.

For families wishing to create something larger, heirloom wall portraiture begins at $399 for a 16×20 portrait.

Additional wall portraits, Gift Portrait Collections, Storybook Portraits, and our Signature Musical Slideshow are available during your personal viewing appointment.

There is no obligation to purchase additional portrait artwork.

We believe your most treasured memories deserve to become beautiful artwork you can see, enjoy, and pass down for generations.

 Our studio specializes in children photography.

 Most of our wardrobe are for little girls.

FAIRY DRESS - 6 months & up

Theme inspired Princess Dresses vary on sizes.

DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING FOR BOYS?

Yes, we do!

We are happy to offer the experience for boys too!

6 months & up to about 12 years depending on the theme.

DO YOU HAVE ANY COSTUMES FOR ADULTS?

Yes we offer fairy costumes for most women.

(Limited costumes for men, however you are welcome to bring your own costumes)

 YES, ABSOLUTELY

MOST OF OUR CLIENTS TRAVEL 1-4 HOURS TO OUR STUDIO

So, please be prepared to spend a little more time with us.

Your view & order will be after your photoshoot. 

ALLOW 2 - 2.5 HOURS FOR THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE

(MAKEOVER, WARDROBE CHANGE, PHOTO SHOOT, PLUS VIEW & ORDER SESSION)

We strongly recommend that you bring someone that can watch your child/children during this process as they tend to get restless about this time.

FYI:

THERE MAY BE TIMES WHEN IT'S NOT AN OPTION.
EXAMPLE; POWER OUTAGE, TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, ETC

We kindly ask that you arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in a shortened session or rescheduling.

Limited during the year especially the holiday.   

To protect the artistic integrity of our work, personal photography, video recording, and recording devices are not permitted during portrait sessions, image presentations, or ordering appointments.

We kindly ask that all cell phones, cameras, and recording devices remain put away while visiting our studio.