Portraiture & Portfolios

At Stuart Hay Photography we specialise in portrait and portfolio photography which is done on location, whether this be in the family home, a property of choice or in the environment.  Our portraiture service is aimed at families, couples, individuals, children and pets.  Our portfolio photography service is suitable for those who are already in, or aspiring to be in, the film, television or modelling industry.  The range of available options include:

Portraiture

  • Indoor and outdoor portraiture at home
  • Environmental portraiture at a location of choice

Portfolios

  • Home studio model portfolio photography
  • Indoor and outdoor model portfolio photography at home
  • Environmental model portfolio photography at a location of choice

Please see the Galeries section of our website for examples of our photography.

For all portraiture and portfolio photo shoots a sitting fee is payable.  This covers the time spent taking the photographs, the editing and colour-correcting of the images and the creation of a personalised password protected gallery within the Customer Area of our website.

Stuart Hay Photography is a digital based business.  Only the finest quality professional digital cameras are used.  To enable images of the very highest technical quality to ultimately be produced, all images are captured in RAW format, edited and subsequently fully colour-corrected prior to converting them to jpeg images.  The RAW images and the jpeg images, that are used for the production of all orders, are kept on our computer systems for a maximum of 3 years.  We are more than happy to answer any queries you may have regarding image capture and are happy to advise you based upon our wealth of experience and your personal preferences, requirements and expectations.

Post photo shoot once edited and colour-corrected the images, which are password protected, are uploaded onto our website for a period of one month.  This period may be extended by prior arrangement.  The images can be viewed in colour, black and white and sepia.  Digital images and individual prints up to 60”x40” in size may be purchased on-line.  Preview books, albums, coffee table books and framed prints may be ordered by contacting the studio directly.

Overview

Preview books, which are A4 in size and press-printed, have a soft, personalised front and back cover and up to 6 images per page.  White pages are used throughout.  The applicable image number appears underneath each image for ease of future reference.

Uses

Portraiture & Portfolio photography. 

Colour-Correction

It should be noted that the images within the preview book are not colour-corrected at the time of printing.  

Delivery

Preview books are usually ready for collection or dispatch within 7-14 days of being ordered.

Price

Preview Books are priced at £125.00 irrespective of the number of pages.

Digital images are available from the photo shoot both in low resolution and in high resolution.  Low resolution images measure 1,000 pixels in the longest dimension @ 72 dpi and are suitable for viewing on a computer monitor, tablet or smart ‘phone and for use on social media.  These images aren’t suitable, or intended, for printing.  High resolution images measure approximately 5,000 pixels in the longest dimension @ 300 dpi and are suitable for printing up to at least 20”x14”.

Images can be purchased individually or as a full set and supplied written to CD, DVD or to a personalised USB stick.  CD's and DVD's may be supplied in an optional leatherette folio which is available in a choice of 27 colours.  The front cover of the folio can be supplied with 2 lines of UV text.  USB sticks are supplied in a leatherette presentation box which is available in 27 colours.  The front cover of the presentation box can be supplied with 2 lines of UV text.

A wide range of print sizes are available in colour, black and white and in sepia.  The following print collections are available:

Desk Collection

The Desk Collection is a range of individual reprints ranging from 5”x3½” to 12”x8” in size.  The prints, which are supplied unmounted, are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Gallery Collection

The Gallery Collection is a range of individual reprints ranging from 10”x7” to 60”x40” in size that are supplied dry-mounted onto art board ready for framing.  These can be supplied on standard photographic paper with a choice of 2 finishes; lustre or glossy or on fine art paper with a choice of 8 finishes.  The prints are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Connoisseur Collection

The Connoisseur Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 10”x7” to 60”x40” in size.  The prints are supplied dry-mounted onto art board and are supplied with a satin laminate finish.  The prices quoted are fully inclusive of print, handmade frame and presentation box.  The frames are available in 4 different widths; small, square, medium or large.  The prints are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Contemporary Collection

The Contemporary Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 8”x6” to 36”x24” in size.  The prices quoted are fully inclusive of print, dry-mounting onto art board, standard mount, handmade frame, plain glass and presentation box.  Multi-aperture mounts are available to order.  Depending upon the moulding chosen, the frames can be supplied in up to 4 different widths; small, square, medium or large.  The prints can be supplied on photographic or fine art paper and are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Canvas Collection

The Canvas Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 10”x7” to 60”x40” in size.  The prints are supplied bonded onto artists’ canvas.  The prices quoted are fully inclusive of print, handmade frame and presentation box.  The frames can be supplied in 4 different widths; small, square, medium or large.  The prints are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Canvas Wrap Collection

The Canvas Wrap Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 16”x12” to 60”x40” in size.  The prints are supplied bonded onto artists’ canvas and wrapped around a wooden framework where they are secured into place.  The prints are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Box Frame Collection

The Box Frame Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 10”x8” to 40”x30” in size.  The prints, which can be printed on lustre or metallic paper, are dry-mounted onto art board and are supplied in a choice of 2 heatseal finishes; satin or gloss.  The prices quoted are fully inclusive of print, 2” deep handmade frame and presentation box.  The frames can be supplied in 9 different colours.

Delivery

Prints and framed prints are usually ready for collection or dispatch within 7-14 days of being ordered.

Price

Prints are priced from £8.00.

Overview

The press-printed Classic Coffee Table Book represents excellent value for money.  There are between 1 and 3 images per page and plain backgrounds are used throughout the book.

Uses

Portraiture & Portfolio photography. 

Sizes

There are 5 sizes to choose from;

8”x8”
12”x12”
14”x10”
A4
A3  

The minimum number of pages is 20 and the maximum is 160.

Print Finish

Satin.

Covers

Leatherette, linen, hard-back image wrap, natural hessian, paisley and shimmer.

Finishing Touches

Laser etching, UV printing and boutique packaging.

Proofing

A PDF of the design is sent to our clients for approval prior to printing.

Colour-Correction

It should be noted that the images within the preview book are not colour-corrected at the time of printing.  

Delivery

Classic Coffee Table Books are usually ready for collection or dispatch within 7-14 days of being ordered.

Price

Classic Coffee Table Books are priced from £100.00.

Overview

Bellissimo is a range of modern, contemporary storybook albums which are available in 4 distinct styles:

Classico

A modern version of a traditional album.  There up to 2 images per page and plain solid backgrounds are used throughout.

Perfetto  

A storybook album where creativity is limited only by your imagination.  In addition to plain solid backgrounds, the albums can be designed to include background images and special effects.  There’s no limit to the number of images per page.  Images may appear across the fold in the page, which a particularly useful feature, especially when big enlargements are required.

Fine Art

Designed in exactly the same way as the Perfetto, but printed on white cotton smooth textured fine art paper.

Apertura

A matted overlay album offering the ultimate in luxury and quality.

Uses

Portraiture and portfolio photography. 

Sizes

Each album type is available in a range of given sizes.  There are up to 7 sizes to choose from;

8”x8”
10”x8”
10”x10”
12”x12”
14”x10”
14”x14”
16”x12”

Depending on the album type, the minimum number of pages in a Bellissimo album is 20 and the maximum is 80.

Print Finish

Lustre, metallic or cotton smooth textured fine art paper (Fine Art and Apertura albums only).

Covers

Premium leather, leatherette, linen, natural hessian, paisley, shimmer, acrylic, alumini, image wrap and brushed aluminium.

Finishing Touches

Embossing, Laser etching, UV printing and upgraded presentation boxes.

Proofing

A PDF of the design is sent to our clients for approval prior to printing.

Delivery

Bellissmo albums are usually ready for collection or dispatch within 14-21 days of design approval.

Price

Bellissimo albums are priced from £295.00.

Please telephone the studio directly, or complete the enquiry form on the Contact Us page, for full details on the range of available albums.

Through many years’ experience of photographing weddings, at Stuart Hay Photography we’ve got to know several local hairdressers and make-up artists who are experts in their field and who provide an excellent service.  Please contact the studio directly for further help and advice or see the Links page for a list of the suppliers we recommend.

A Portraiture & Portfolio Photography price list is available in PDF format.  This details our sitting fees and the full range of products that are available to purchase.  Please telephone the studio directly, or complete the enquiry form, which can be found on the Contact Us page and we'll be delighted to discuss your requirements and send you full pricing information.

At Stuart Hay Photography we specialise in portrait and portfolio photography which is done on location, whether this be in the family home, a property of choice or in the environment.  Our portraiture service is aimed at families, couples, individuals, children and pets.  Our portfolio photography service is suitable for those who are already in, or aspiring to be in, the film, television or modelling industry.  The range of available options include:

Portraiture

  • Indoor and outdoor portraiture at home
  • Environmental portraiture at a location of choice

Portfolios

  • Home studio model portfolio photography
  • Indoor and outdoor model portfolio photography at home
  • Environmental model portfolio photography at a location of choice

Please see the Galeries section of our website for examples of our photography.

For all portraiture and portfolio photo shoots a sitting fee is payable.  This covers the time spent taking the photographs, the editing and colour-correcting of the images and the creation of a personalised password protected gallery within the Customer Area of our website.

Stuart Hay Photography is a digital based business.  Only the finest quality professional digital cameras are used.  To enable images of the very highest technical quality to ultimately be produced, all images are captured in RAW format, edited and subsequently fully colour-corrected prior to converting them to jpeg images.  The RAW images and the jpeg images, that are used for the production of all orders, are kept on our computer systems for a maximum of 3 years.  We are more than happy to answer any queries you may have regarding image capture and are happy to advise you based upon our wealth of experience and your personal preferences, requirements and expectations.

Post photo shoot once edited and colour-corrected the images, which are password protected, are uploaded onto our website for a period of one month.  This period may be extended by prior arrangement.  The images can be viewed in colour, black and white and sepia.  Digital images and individual prints up to 60”x40” in size may be purchased on-line.  Preview books, albums, coffee table books and framed prints may be ordered by contacting the studio directly.

Overview

Preview books, which are A4 in size and press-printed, have a soft, personalised front and back cover and up to 6 images per page.  White pages are used throughout.  The applicable image number appears underneath each image for ease of future reference.

Uses

Portraiture & Portfolio photography. 

Colour-Correction

It should be noted that the images within the preview book are not colour-corrected at the time of printing.  

Delivery

Preview books are usually ready for collection or dispatch within 7-14 days of being ordered.

Price

Preview Books are priced at £125.00 irrespective of the number of pages.

Digital images are available from the photo shoot both in low resolution and in high resolution.  Low resolution images measure 1,000 pixels in the longest dimension @ 72 dpi and are suitable for viewing on a computer monitor, tablet or smart ‘phone and for use on social media.  These images aren’t suitable, or intended, for printing.  High resolution images measure approximately 5,000 pixels in the longest dimension @ 300 dpi and are suitable for printing up to at least 20”x14”.

Images can be purchased individually or as a full set and supplied written to CD, DVD or to a personalised USB stick.  CD's and DVD's may be supplied in an optional leatherette folio which is available in a choice of 27 colours.  The front cover of the folio can be supplied with 2 lines of UV text.  USB sticks are supplied in a leatherette presentation box which is available in 27 colours.  The front cover of the presentation box can be supplied with 2 lines of UV text.

A wide range of print sizes are available in colour, black and white and in sepia.  The following print collections are available:

Desk Collection

The Desk Collection is a range of individual reprints ranging from 5”x3½” to 12”x8” in size.  The prints, which are supplied unmounted, are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Gallery Collection

The Gallery Collection is a range of individual reprints ranging from 10”x7” to 60”x40” in size that are supplied dry-mounted onto art board ready for framing.  These can be supplied on standard photographic paper with a choice of 2 finishes; lustre or glossy or on fine art paper with a choice of 8 finishes.  The prints are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Connoisseur Collection

The Connoisseur Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 10”x7” to 60”x40” in size.  The prints are supplied dry-mounted onto art board and are supplied with a satin laminate finish.  The prices quoted are fully inclusive of print, handmade frame and presentation box.  The frames are available in 4 different widths; small, square, medium or large.  The prints are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Contemporary Collection

The Contemporary Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 8”x6” to 36”x24” in size.  The prices quoted are fully inclusive of print, dry-mounting onto art board, standard mount, handmade frame, plain glass and presentation box.  Multi-aperture mounts are available to order.  Depending upon the moulding chosen, the frames can be supplied in up to 4 different widths; small, square, medium or large.  The prints can be supplied on photographic or fine art paper and are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Canvas Collection

The Canvas Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 10”x7” to 60”x40” in size.  The prints are supplied bonded onto artists’ canvas.  The prices quoted are fully inclusive of print, handmade frame and presentation box.  The frames can be supplied in 4 different widths; small, square, medium or large.  The prints are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Canvas Wrap Collection

The Canvas Wrap Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 16”x12” to 60”x40” in size.  The prints are supplied bonded onto artists’ canvas and wrapped around a wooden framework where they are secured into place.  The prints are available in colour, black and white or sepia.

Box Frame Collection

The Box Frame Collection is a range of framed prints ranging from 10”x8” to 40”x30” in size.  The prints, which can be printed on lustre or metallic paper, are dry-mounted onto art board and are supplied in a choice of 2 heatseal finishes; satin or gloss.  The prices quoted are fully inclusive of print, 2” deep handmade frame and presentation box.  The frames can be supplied in 9 different colours.

Delivery

Prints and framed prints are usually ready for collection or dispatch within 7-14 days of being ordered.

Price

Prints are priced from £8.00.

Overview

The press-printed Classic Coffee Table Book represents excellent value for money.  There are between 1 and 3 images per page and plain backgrounds are used throughout the book.

Uses

Portraiture & Portfolio photography. 

Sizes

There are 5 sizes to choose from;

8”x8”
12”x12”
14”x10”
A4
A3  

The minimum number of pages is 20 and the maximum is 160.

Print Finish

Satin.

Covers

Leatherette, linen, hard-back image wrap, natural hessian, paisley and shimmer.

Finishing Touches

Laser etching, UV printing and boutique packaging.

Proofing

A PDF of the design is sent to our clients for approval prior to printing.

Colour-Correction

It should be noted that the images within the preview book are not colour-corrected at the time of printing.  

Delivery

Classic Coffee Table Books are usually ready for collection or dispatch within 7-14 days of being ordered.

Price

Classic Coffee Table Books are priced from £100.00.

Overview

Bellissimo is a range of modern, contemporary storybook albums which are available in 4 distinct styles:

Classico

A modern version of a traditional album.  There up to 2 images per page and plain solid backgrounds are used throughout.

Perfetto  

A storybook album where creativity is limited only by your imagination.  In addition to plain solid backgrounds, the albums can be designed to include background images and special effects.  There’s no limit to the number of images per page.  Images may appear across the fold in the page, which a particularly useful feature, especially when big enlargements are required.

Fine Art

Designed in exactly the same way as the Perfetto, but printed on white cotton smooth textured fine art paper.

Apertura

A matted overlay album offering the ultimate in luxury and quality.

Uses

Portraiture and portfolio photography. 

Sizes

Each album type is available in a range of given sizes.  There are up to 7 sizes to choose from;

8”x8”
10”x8”
10”x10”
12”x12”
14”x10”
14”x14”
16”x12”

Depending on the album type, the minimum number of pages in a Bellissimo album is 20 and the maximum is 80.

Print Finish

Lustre, metallic or cotton smooth textured fine art paper (Fine Art and Apertura albums only).

Covers

Premium leather, leatherette, linen, natural hessian, paisley, shimmer, acrylic, alumini, image wrap and brushed aluminium.

Finishing Touches

Embossing, Laser etching, UV printing and upgraded presentation boxes.

Proofing

A PDF of the design is sent to our clients for approval prior to printing.

Delivery

Bellissmo albums are usually ready for collection or dispatch within 14-21 days of design approval.

Price

Bellissimo albums are priced from £295.00.

Please telephone the studio directly, or complete the enquiry form on the Contact Us page, for full details on the range of available albums.

Through many years’ experience of photographing weddings, at Stuart Hay Photography we’ve got to know several local hairdressers and make-up artists who are experts in their field and who provide an excellent service.  Please contact the studio directly for further help and advice or see the Links page for a list of the suppliers we recommend.

A Portraiture & Portfolio Photography price list is available in PDF format.  This details our sitting fees and the full range of products that are available to purchase.  Please telephone the studio directly, or complete the enquiry form, which can be found on the Contact Us page and we'll be delighted to discuss your requirements and send you full pricing information.