Exquisite wall art portraits of the elderly.
It's all we do.
The Goldleaf Portrait:
We cater exclusively to subjects 75 or older.
A perfect way to honor a parent, grandparent, retiring CEO, founder, or benefactor.
Serving Southeast Florida
Only two products to choose from:
Both products feature the distinctive Goldleaf Portraits look
What is the Goldleaf Portraits "look"?
The style that we have chosen for these photographic portraits is a dramatic, colorful, high-contrast, almost edgy look. Coupled with our subtle yet effective retouching, and our meticulous background and frame selections, the portrait becomes a striking piece of wall art. Some have commented that these portraits have an almost painting-like feel, yet they maintain that super-realistic photographic image quality.
Unlike many photographers who feel the need to soften portraits of the elderly to hide aging, we choose to celebrate the elderly with our vibrant and very much "alive" style. We love letting the wisdom of the years shine through!
Many of the great classic art masters considered the frame to be a part of the art itself and not just something to hold it for display. In that spirit, we put great effort into finding the perfect frame to complement the image. In particular, our Goldleaf Heirloom product is framed in a hand-carved wood frame that is hand-finished with real yellow or white gold leaf. These are the very same frames that adorn masterpieces in art galleries around the world -- each one crafted to order.
(Please note that because our production process is so complex, sessions are extremely limited)
Why portraits of the elderly?
As a photographer for almost 30 years, I have often been asked to search through old events to find a photograph of a grandparent. We tend to neglect capturing professional images our loved ones when they are older -- as we really remember them. Sadly, we sometimes tend to neglect our elder loved ones in general. But there is a certain look of wisdom that shows more in people's eyes as they age, and I believe in celebrating their golden years!
There can be many reasons to honor someone with such a portrait:
- Honor our parents and grandparents with a big, beautiful portrait as a gift for their home
- Honor them by putting such a work in our homes for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to enjoy
- Honor a corporation founder or retiring CEO with a gift or to adorn a boardroom or corporate hallway
- Honor a major supporter or benefactor of an organization
Admittedly, this is an unusual niche in the professional photography world. But it is something I am committed to at this point of my career. If it rings true to you, and you are in south Florida, please browse the site and contact us.