Your Child is a Work of Art. Let's Capture It.
A limited “Portrait Day” experience designed to capture your child’s natural expression—unposed, honest, and timeless.
Not another school photo.
Portraits that capture who they really are.
Key Details
Ages: 6–18 (students only)
No cost for digital image download (prints sold separately)
Location: Lisbon Area (Exact studio announced soon)
Format: 3-minute individual portrait sessions
Digital images included. Prints are sold separately.
Every parent knows that "disappointed" feeling when the annual school photo arrives—the stiff pose, the fake smile, and the neon background that looks nothing like your child. You want a portrait that captures their actual spirit—the way they smirk, the depth in their eyes, and their genuine personality.
I am hosting a Complimentary Fine Art Model Call on [Date] at [Studio Location]. You receive a gallery of timeless, professional portraits of your child at no cost. In return, I am able to build my portfolio to show local Lisbon schools a modern, soulful alternative to traditional school photos.
This is not a family photography session.
These sessions are designed exclusively for individual student portraits (ages 6–18). No family or group photos will be taken during this event.
Why most school photos miss the mark
Forced smiles. Distracting backgrounds.
Most school portraits capture compliance—not character.
And as a parent, you feel it.
You know there’s more there.
How You Can Support
I’m on a mission to change how we remember our children's school years.
This event is in support of me building a new portfolio to show local schools that school photos can be timeless pieces of art—not just a checkbox on a calendar.
To do this, I am looking for 15 kids to step in front of my lens for a complimentary, high-end portrait experience.
What to Expect
Up to 3 Minutes, 1 Child: My process is fast and fun. We don't do "cheese." I work quickly to capture genuine expressions.
Simple & Timeless: No props, no busy backgrounds. Just your child and a classic backdrop.
The Reward: You will receive a private online gallery with 3-5 professionally edited digital portraits (Color & B&W) at no cost.
Fineprint
In exchange for this complimentary session and the high-resolution digital files, I require a signed Model Release. These images will be the face of my new school photography program and will be shown to school administrators and featured in my professional portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Neutral tones, simple textures (linen, knit, denim). Avoid logos or bright colors.
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Yes—please add that you will have multiple children participate so that I can plan your session(s) accordingly.
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Your gallery will be delivered within 10–14 days.
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The exact Lisbon-area studio location will be announced after booking.
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That’s completely okay. The session is designed to ease them in naturally.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I am here to make the experience enjoyable, while focusing on candid moments that come from natural moments.
Hi, I’m Eddie
I created these Fine Art School Portraits to move beyond the traditional model—and capture something far more meaningful: presence, personality, and quiet confidence.
With a background in documentary and editorial wedding photography, my approach is simple:
Remove the performance. Capture the truth.
No pressure. No forced posing. Just a short, intentional moment where your child can simply be.