Guide
S TU D I O S E S S I ON
believing in the power of family
idaho ’ s signature family portrait artists We consider it a privilege that you’ve chosen us to create an heirloom piece you’ll cherish forever--your precious family matters most, so you’re not settling for less than the best! With our energy, years of experience and expertise, and streamlined service, you will find that having a J. Oates family portrait commissioned will be hassle-free, exciting and even fun! With complete customer care, we will guide you through the process, from session preparation to helping you select the right options for your home. You’ll be thrilled with the quality of the portraits we meticulously prepare for you to display on your walls for years to come. Your family’s important moment deserves a perfect piece of portraiture. You can relax, sit back and imagine some truly meaningful art, displayed in your home where you can make that warm statement of love and be reminded of your togetherness every day. Congratulations, you’ve chosen the finest!
Portrait artists, Jennifer and Jerry Oates, have been a married team for over 27 years. With 4 kids of their own, they realize the significance of a close family and strive to capture images that remind couples and families every day how priceless their relationships are.
C lothing CHOOSING ELEGANCE
ROYAL PALETTE
Wardrobe choices will have a dramatic impact on your portraits. Don’t wait until the last minute to select clothing so that you are sure to have a clean and coordinated image of your family that you are proud to display on your wall for years to come! It’s helpful to choose 2-3 colors that work well together and look attractive in your home. Use splashes of a brighter color, hints of pattern and layers within the color palette you’ve chosen to add personality and make sure everyone feels great in what they are wearing! You’ll see a few ideas here.
EMERALD CITY PALETTE
This is a time to go all out! Formal wear, especially in the studio, is appropriate for possibly the most important heirloom portrait you will possess. In general, we ask that you wear dark clothing. Our contoured lighting and subtly textured backgrounds look best with muted tones. Take the time to clean and iron everything and have it completely ready before the day of your portraits so that there’s no rush. Remember to have everyone dress nicer than they would for school or work because we will be creating a very special, classic art piece that will endure for generations.
JEWEL TONE PALETTE
a few tips :
• Get haircuts at least a week or two before your session to allow for growth and to work out the styling • Ladies should wear slightly darker or more intense makeup than usual, but make it still feel natural • For those who wear glasses all the time, it’s best to include them in your portraits so you look like you! However, if you have transition lenses and a regular pair, bring both so that we don’t have dark lenses covering your eyes.
men -
Dark Jackets (tuxedo or suit), white shirt, tie, and dark pants.
ladies - Dark (black, navy, burgundy, dark green,
jewel tones, etc.) dress or gown. Little or no pattern is preferable. Classic Jewelry such as diamonds, pearls, etc. are encouraged.
young girls - Dark or jewel toned solid dresses are
preferred, but ivory, cream or off white are also acceptable if they are 4 or under. Short sleeves or sleeveless for the young girls is fine.
young boys - Same as men, or a solid dark sweater. If under 4, a
white shirt with bow tie can be appropriate.
Your faces & eyes should draw the attention in the portrait, not your clothing.
POP OF PLUMB PALETTE
Y our S ession CRAFTING YOUR MASTERPIECE
We will choose a backdrop, pose/family arrangement and lighting pattern that guarantees you a brilliant J. Oates portrait you’ll want to showcase on your wall and never take down! You can totally relax as our we show you how to position yourself to look your very best in order to create cohesive, warm, relational portraits with beautifully natural expressions. Our sessions take 45 minutes to an hour to photograph and then one more hour to view, choose and purchase your portraits. We make certain to capture plenty of variety and expressions. In order to reserve a time for your family on our calendar we require a refundable booking fee. Cancellations under two weeks will incur a charge, as we have set aside two hours of our studio and staff time for your appointment. Like you, we want your portraits to be perfect! Your only job at your session is to let go and enjoy your loved ones—this is a moment in your lives that will be treasured forever in your portraits.
Our beautiful studio imaging is what we are known for and is the most convenient choice year round for busy families! With sculpted, dramatic lighting, studio portraits tend to feel more intimate and generally include less backdrop. These rich and captivating images have a classic, fine art appeal with a modern twist. “Jerry and Jen not only caught the personality and beauty, but they added their talent and flare that captured amazing images. It was refreshing to feel as if we were all family; their genuine love for mastering the best photo along with their caring hearts made us fall in love with J.Oates Portrait Design!” - The Corta Family
“Jennifer has a great way of visualizing the scene she wants to capture. Probably more importantly, she made our teenage children very comfortable, relaxed and made it a fun event, even though they were extremely reluctant to get a family portrait taken.” - The Romero Family
P resentation CHOOSING ELEGANCE
... BECAUSE YOUR FAMILY IS A MASTERPIECE. “I can’t imagine anything more valuable to invest in than a timeless portrait collection that I can pass on to future generations...” –Carolyn S.
ordering your j . oates signature art piece
You’ve come to the Treasure Valley’s choice for hand crafted fine art canvas, so rest assured your timeless family heirloom will be everything you’ve imagined and more! We set aside two hours of studio time for you to create, view and purchase your portraits. The view and purchase appointment is immediately following your portrait session. As artists, we are committed to creating images that go beyond simple photos. Each portrait is a hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind work of art and can take up to a few months to produce after an order is placed.
reserve your session today Call 208-813-1111 and together we’ll pick a portrait session time and date that works best for you and your family. Immediately following your session you’ll have the opportunity view your images and place your order. We set aside 2 hours of studio time staff especially for you and your family! Because Jerry and Jennifer’s creative time is in such high demand, we ask for a refundable reservation fee to hold and confirm your appointment. This becomes a credit and the entire amount will go towards your portrait order.
Studio located at: 7447 W. Emerald Boise, Idaho 83704
info@joatesportraits.com 208-813-1111 www.joatesportraits.com