With the proliferation of digital cameras, it seems that everyone is a photographer these days. Amateurs are snapping images that portray friends in unflattering ways. But people are using these pictures anyway, often assuming they're simply "not photogenic."
The truth is, it's likely they've never had a portrait created by a professional with expertise to show them at their best!
Dorene Sykes creates flattering portraits of individuals and couples - in her Falmouth studio (near Woods Hole) and on location. Through a combination of artful posing, lighting, and retouching, features are enhanced and flaws are minimized. Her friendly rapport puts people at ease, evoking natural expressions. (Clients are often surprised at how much fun their sitting actually was!)
A small investment in a Basic Headshot, Studio Portrait, or Location Portrait is sure to reap big rewards for years to come.
Basic Headshots
If all you need is a traditional headshot to enhance your public image, the Basic Headshot is for you.
For an investment of only $150, you receive a 20-minute sitting in the studio (1-2 head-and-shoulders poses, one lighting & backdrop setup only), a Portrait Prep Tips sheet, viewing of top 8-12 proofs, retouching of one image, and two digital image files. The first file is for photos up to 4x5 inches in print media such as newspapers and event programs. The smaller 500-pixel image is ideal for web sharing and social media profiles. Additional images and prints may be ordered a la carte.
Studio Portraits
Studio Portraits are designed to uniquely meet each individual's portrait goals - whether for business or personal use. We have fun creating images with variations in clothing, poses (headshots to 3/4 or full length as desired), lighting, and backdrops. Our goal is to provide you with a variety of image styles to choose from.
The Studio Portrait at $250 includes a 60-minute sitting, a phone consultation to understand your needs and offer tips on preparing for your portrait, viewing of top 30-40 proofs online for 7 days, retouching of one image, one desktop print up to 8x10, and a small digital file for the web. Additional images and prints may be ordered a la carte.
Location Portraits
Portraits captured on location are ideal when natural, environmental portraits or candid style portraits are desired. These can be scheduled at the beach, in a garden, at your office, or at your home - indoors or outdoors. (We photograph pets on location, too!)
The Location Portrait at $275 includes a 60-minute session in Falmouth, a phone consultation to understand your needs and offer tips on preparing for your portrait, retouching of one image, one desktop print up to 8x10, and a small digital file for the web. Additional images and prints may be ordered a la carte.
Satisfaction Guarantee
I want all of my clients to be thrilled with the portraits I create for them. That's why all Dorene Sykes Photography portrait sessions and prints are backed by a Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, I will redo your session or prints, or refund your money, whatever works for you!
It's important that you choose a photographer with a style and personality that clicks with yours! I invite you to take a look at samples in this gallery. To view an image larger, click on its thumbnail, then use the arrow keys to move between images. Or click "Slideshow." You can also get a sense of my style by visiting my blog.
Contact me for more information, and to schedule your portrait sitting.
The truth is, it's likely they've never had a portrait created by a professional with expertise to show them at their best!
Dorene Sykes creates flattering portraits of individuals and couples - in her Falmouth studio (near Woods Hole) and on location. Through a combination of artful posing, lighting, and retouching, features are enhanced and flaws are minimized. Her friendly rapport puts people at ease, evoking natural expressions. (Clients are often surprised at how much fun their sitting actually was!)
A small investment in a Basic Headshot, Studio Portrait, or Location Portrait is sure to reap big rewards for years to come.
Basic Headshots
If all you need is a traditional headshot to enhance your public image, the Basic Headshot is for you.
For an investment of only $150, you receive a 20-minute sitting in the studio (1-2 head-and-shoulders poses, one lighting & backdrop setup only), a Portrait Prep Tips sheet, viewing of top 8-12 proofs, retouching of one image, and two digital image files. The first file is for photos up to 4x5 inches in print media such as newspapers and event programs. The smaller 500-pixel image is ideal for web sharing and social media profiles. Additional images and prints may be ordered a la carte.
Studio Portraits
Studio Portraits are designed to uniquely meet each individual's portrait goals - whether for business or personal use. We have fun creating images with variations in clothing, poses (headshots to 3/4 or full length as desired), lighting, and backdrops. Our goal is to provide you with a variety of image styles to choose from.
The Studio Portrait at $250 includes a 60-minute sitting, a phone consultation to understand your needs and offer tips on preparing for your portrait, viewing of top 30-40 proofs online for 7 days, retouching of one image, one desktop print up to 8x10, and a small digital file for the web. Additional images and prints may be ordered a la carte.
Location Portraits
Portraits captured on location are ideal when natural, environmental portraits or candid style portraits are desired. These can be scheduled at the beach, in a garden, at your office, or at your home - indoors or outdoors. (We photograph pets on location, too!)
The Location Portrait at $275 includes a 60-minute session in Falmouth, a phone consultation to understand your needs and offer tips on preparing for your portrait, retouching of one image, one desktop print up to 8x10, and a small digital file for the web. Additional images and prints may be ordered a la carte.
Satisfaction Guarantee
I want all of my clients to be thrilled with the portraits I create for them. That's why all Dorene Sykes Photography portrait sessions and prints are backed by a Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, I will redo your session or prints, or refund your money, whatever works for you!
It's important that you choose a photographer with a style and personality that clicks with yours! I invite you to take a look at samples in this gallery. To view an image larger, click on its thumbnail, then use the arrow keys to move between images. Or click "Slideshow." You can also get a sense of my style by visiting my blog.
Contact me for more information, and to schedule your portrait sitting.
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