The Portrait experience

with Tricia Charles

Whether I’m working with canines, equines or humans, the process of the portrait session is almost identical. Learn about the steps involved here, along with the investment options available too.

  • 2 golden retrievers sitting on a boardwalk at sunrise

    Step 1 - reserve your session

    The first step is to reserve your session date. Simply select your preferred session type below, choose an available date and time, and share a few details about you and your horse or dog.

    Once your date is secured, I’ll personally reach out to schedule a brief virtual pre-session consultation. This relaxed 15–20 minute conversation allows us to connect, discuss your vision, and ensure all of your questions are answered. I’ll walk you through the full portrait experience so you feel confident, prepared, and completely at ease moving forward.

  • A woman in riding gear and a helmet riding a horse on a dirt arena at sunset, with white fences and trees in the background.

    Step 2 - Session Day!

    This is truly my favorite part — finally meeting you and your four-legged companion.

    Our time together is relaxed and natural. We’ll begin with a walk, allowing space for connection and movement, and I’ll thoughtfully guide you throughout. Some moments will be organically captured as they unfold, while others will be gently posed to create timeless, artful portraits.

    The result is a balanced collection of images — both natural and refined — giving you a beautiful variety that reflects your bond.

  • A young woman with long blonde hair in a black shirt and light-colored jeans standing in a wooded area during autumn, gently holding and petting a dark brown horse with a black mane.

    Step 3 – Crafting Your Artwork

    After our session, I carefully review every image and select only the strongest portraits — the ones that truly reflect your connection and tell your story beautifully.

    Each chosen image is then thoughtfully refined with my signature editing process, enhancing light, tone, and detail to create a polished, artful finish. This is where your portraits are transformed into timeless pieces designed to be displayed and cherished.

    This process typically takes 3–6 weeks. Once your gallery is ready, we’ll schedule your personalized viewing appointment to select your favorite images and artwork..

  • A brown and white Australian Shepherd dog lying on a dirt path in a wooded area.

    Step 4 - Viewing Session

    This is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

    During your personalized viewing appointment, I’ll present your finished portraits for the first time. Together, we’ll select the images and artwork that feel most meaningful to you, and I’ll guide you through sizing and display options to ensure everything fits beautifully within your space.

    There is never pressure — my role is to provide professional guidance so you can make confident decisions. Artwork selections are finalized during this appointment, so I kindly ask that all decision-makers be present.

  • Living room with framed photo of a dog on the wall, a white modern chair, a black coffee table with a vase of white flowers, large potted plants, and decorative objects on a sideboard.

    Step 5 - Receiving your artwork

    The final and most rewarding step — bringing your portraits home.

    Your custom artwork is carefully produced through a professional print lab and typically arrives within 3–4 weeks. Once it is delivered to me, each piece is personally inspected to ensure it meets the highest standards of quality before it reaches you.

    I will coordinate delivery with you directly to ensure everything arrives safely and beautifully presented.

    And of course, I love celebrating this moment. Once your artwork is displayed, you’ll be invited to participate in my Client Spotlight — a simple photograph of you with your finished piece, honoring the connection we’ve captured together.

the Portrait experience

• Thirty minute pre-session call
• One-hour in-person viewing appointment
• One web-sized digital image of your choice

All sessions Include:

Canine portrait Experience

A relaxed outdoor session focused on your dog’s personality and the connection you share.

$175

60 minute outdoor portrait session

  • Up to 1 outfit changes. (2 total outfits)

View Canine Portrait Availability

senior portrait Experience

A portrait experience that reflects this moment in time and the relationships that have shaped it.

$225

90 minute outdoor portrait session

  • Up to 2 outfit changes. (3 total outfits)

  • 1 high resolution watermark free image sent to high school.

View Senior Portrait Availability

equine portrait Experience

A slower, more intentional session focused on the connection between horse and rider, and the quiet details often overlooked.

$350

120 minute outdoor portrait session

View Equine Portrait Availability

  • Up to 2 outfit changes. (3 total outfits)

Clients of the studio are often the first to be invited into a small number of more personal, collaborative projects created throughout the year.

Important

  • Artwork and additional products are available for purchase at your viewing appointment.

  • All Portrait Experiences typically result in 15–25 finished images, presented at your in-person viewing appointment. A curated selection of fine art products is available for displaying your chosen portraits.

  • A complimentary web-sized digital image is included for any portrait applied to a purchased artwork piece.

  • Most clients invest between $500–$3,000 in their finished artwork. For more information on pricing, please contact me.

  • Locations for canine or senior portraits are at one of these specified locations. Equine portraits can be at location deemed safe and available for horses.

  • Sessions held beyond a 20-mile radius of Grafton, Massachusetts may incur a travel fee. See Map for details. 

“Unbelievably talented photographer! Tricia was the nicest, so calm, and patient with our little pup Ranger. I couldn’t believe the quality of the photos, just perfection. Ranger was on a collar and a leash, and she magically made him look like he was a free roaming pup! Just excellence. Thank you so much for the lifelong memories!

— Marissa D.

What People Are Saying

“Tricia beautifully captured our dogs and their personalities in our photoshoot. She was patient, understanding, and had so many tricks to help them look their best and stay relaxed in a new environment. Can’t wait to do more!”

— Anna

Wall Art & Keepsake Options

  • A framed photo of a black Labrador retriever puppy on a wall above a modern gray armchair with wooden arms, a green textured blanket on it, and a white potted plant on a wooden stand in a minimalist room.

    Alumi Acrylic Frame

    The Alumi Frame is a stunning, precision cut metal photo frame moulding option with  a stunning Fujicolor Professional Archive C-Type Paper face mounted onto an incredibly vibrant and crystal clear HD Acrylic offering a true high definition result. Acrylic Prints are the perfect choice for modern homes, galleries and workspaces. Acrylic Photo Prints make a fantastic alternative to traditionally framed products. Clean, sleek edges and a high-gloss, contemporary finish are the hallmarks of this stunning product.

    Starts at 765

  • A woman kneeling on grass during sunset, touching a horse's nose in a field.

    Fine Art Tray Frame

    Combining the very best elements of Fine Art Giclee printing and bespoke, handmade frames. The Fine Art Tray Frame is the perfect product if you are looking for something truly unique.

    A beautifully textured Fine Art Etch Print is hand coated with a protective giclee varnish protecting against UV and scratches whilst still retaining the sumptuous texture of the Hahnemuhle Fine Art Print, it is then mounted within a stunning tray frame leaving a gap around the edge creating the illusion that it is suspended within the frame.

    Starts at 755

  • A dog standing on a grassy field with trees in the background, viewed through a window in a living room with white walls, a wooden bench, white pillows, stacked books, baskets, and a blanket.

    Framed Canvas

    This archival Framed Canvas is a beautiful and timeless wall art option. The Framed Canvas combines the finish of a museum-standard canvas wrap and adds the choice of 7 stunning, heavyweight frame options. Using only official archival inks, provides a light-fast finish and perfect color reproduction. The Canvas is also dry mounted to acid free board which increases the durability of the product and prevents any loosening of the canvas over time.

    Starts at 530

  • dark framed girl and horse in the woods

    Fine art grande vintage frame

    This frame has a luxurious finish which is unmatched by anything else on the market and will set your image apart from the crowd.

    The print finish is a heavyweight fine art paper with a heavy surface texture giving the paper a beautifully tactile feel.

    Starts at 635

  • Framed photograph of a girl and a horse, with the girl holding a rope while the horse's head is close to her face, backlit by the setting sun.

    DRIFTWOOD FRAME

    The moulding is embossed with a distressed effect and further enhanced with three layers of hand brushed paint to give an authentic finish.

    Please be aware that the artfully aged and worn finish ensures that each frame is as unique as the images within therefore no two Driftwood frames will be identical, they are truly unique products.

    Starts at 485

  • A framed photograph of a woman with red hair and a man with brown hair sitting on a park bench, each holding a small dog that they are gently touching noses.

    Chichester Framed Art

    An incredibly popular, smooth & completely matte finish moulding in four beautiful color options.  The Chichester frame has a multi-leveled stepped profile adding value and interest. The Chichester Frame is 100% responsibly sourced FSC hardwood and a tree will be planted for every frame sold.

    Starts at 485

  • gold frame with girl and her dog

    FARROW METALLIC FRAME

    This elegant collection provides four exquisite distressed metallic finishes, adding a fresh, modern edge to your home.

    Each finish has been thoughtfully crafted to bring depth and character, effortlessly complementing any interior style – from industrial chic to sleek contemporary spaces. These brushed metallic frames aren’t just there to support your image; they’re standout pieces in their own right, giving your image an extra touch of sophistication.

    Starts at 495

  • green photo album

    Photgraphic album

    Each Album is lovingly hand constructed using time-honed book binding techniques. Each page is sandwiched with archival adhesives, allowing for stunning double page spreads and seamless lay-flat design.

    Starts at 980

  • A photograph of a black dog sitting outdoors, framed and displayed inside an open presentation box on top of stacked books with a brown textured background.

    Primo Folio Box

    Primo Folio Boxes are a beautiful addition to your home. Available with a wide variety of vegan leather wrap colors and beautifully hand made with a stylish wooden frame in your choice of black, white or walnut.  

    These Folio Boxes provide the perfect way to present your prints, mounted within stunning archival mounts. A shallow 35mm includes 10 matted prints hand picked by you!

    Starts at 625

  • A wooden box with a sliding drawer, containing a photograph of a mountain lion in a forest setting, surrounded by white stones and dried leaves on a wooden surface.

    Digital wood box & USB

    Your choice of high resolution or web-sized digital images will be provided via a USB Drive when ordered in bundles and are crafted from solid wood and store 8GB. High Res Images, includes a print release. Both optioned are provided on a USB and stored within a keepsake wooden box. (box style may vary)

    Starts at 275

  • Photograph of a woman feeding a horse outdoors during sunset.

    Winged Folio

    Winged Folios are a stunning option to display two or three prints, presented beautifully in a small folio.

    Beautifully handmade and wrapped with suede, vegan leather, hessian or linen Cover options. Available in 2 different size options: 6×6” and 10×8” each image can be full frame or set within an archival matt.

    Starts at 235

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    Full Product Selection

    Request my Product Guide for more details and pricing.

For a complete list of available wall art and keepsakes, please reach out to request my product guide.