PHOTOGRAPHY QUESTIONS

Will my portrait look like my photograph?

I can make the painting look almost exactly like your photograph, or I can use artistic creativity to portray the subject, it's up to you and what you like.

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Can I use digital photos?

The painting of Maddie & the cats was created using all digital photography! One actual photo of each subject was mailed to me so that I could be sure that the coloring was correct because of the variance in digital cameras and monitors, but the actual photos used for the portrait were digital photos emailed to me over the internet.

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Can I use an old photo that isn't very good?

Well, I'd rather you didn't ;o) but if it's the only one you have, I'm sure we can make a beautiful portrait from it.

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Can I use studio photos that were taken by a professional photographer?

I can use a studio portrait as reference for colors & features. I just can't copy the exact layout, pose & background without written permission from the photographer.

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Who takes the photos?

Usually, the client takes the photos. If you live within 100 miles of me, I will drive out and take photos if you would like, I charge $100 plus the cost of film & developing if I have to make a special trip. HOWEVER I go to Waco and Dallas/Fort Worth every once in a while, and I'd be glad to stop off and take photos for you AT NO CHARGE while I'm there.

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What if I only have a black & white photograph?

Merely provide another photo or magazine ad or something that has the right coloring and I can create a beautiful portrait for you. John's portrait (at left) was painted from a b/w photo:

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