From the first time you enter our luxury studio and gardens you will be treated like a friend.  I hope that you will find this website useful as you begin considering commissioning fine photography.  A website can never be a substitute for a personal meeting, so I invite you to come in to chat and view my work.  See for yourself why we are one of Richmond's favorite family and children's photographers.

I guarantee that your experience with Nelms Photographic Artistry will be one of care, understanding, creativity, and friendship.

Thank you for considering us!

Where memories become art.

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Why Choose Nelms Photographic Artistry?

 

1. The owner is the photographer, with over 20 years experience and is a Master of Photography.  More importantly, Carla is a mother of three with infinite patience.

 

2. Because we take the time to plan, prepare and get to know you and your children during our complimentary design consultation, you will feel relaxed and prepared at your portrait session.

 

3. We take the time to create stunning images.  Most photography sessions last a full hour.  We never rush and allow time for feeding, changing diapers and relaxing.

 

4. You may choose a studio session in one of our signature styles, an outdoor session in our custom designed garden, or at a local park, such as Maymont. We are known for our outdoor portraiture.

 

5. Join us in our large luxurious presentation room to view and select your portraits.  Through state of the art technology we can show you your favorites in both color and black and white at the touch of a button.  We can show you your images in the exact sizes that you are considering.  We can crop your images to your specifications during the presentation and display your choice of frames on your image. We can even demonstrate what a collection of your images would look like on the wall.  You never have to imagine or guess what your finished portraits will look like because it’s all here for you to see.

 

6. We have the most exciting presentation options available.

·        Fine Art black and white or natural color images.

·        The Gallery Wrap – The latest in contemporary home décor. It makes a stunning focal

         point.

·        Story Panels – Several photographs in one framed piece. It tells a story.

·        Story Boxes and Albums – For those who love so many images that they want to keep them

         in a wonderful story collection.

·        Whimsical Wall Art for children’s rooms, including custom color borders or hand painted

        frames by Carla.

·        Gina Alexander Handbags – These luxury handbags feature your child’s portrait custom

          imprinted in fine fabric.

·        Sterling Silver Jewelry with portrait miniatures.

·        Gift Sized Frames.

·        Gift Cards – For those who would like to share the gift of fabulous photography.

7. Carla personally retouches every image.  Retouching is an art from and is critical to the beauty and realism of your portraits.  Carla will retouch your images to your specifications and can even use heads from multiple images to create the perfect group portrait, all at no additional charge.

 

8. We take the utmost care in the printing and framing of your images.  Your satisfaction is guaranteed.  When your portraits are ready we will package them carefully and carry them to you car, or in the case of very large wall portraits, we will deliver and hang them for you.

 

9. Your absolute satisfaction is guaranteed. You can depend on us to make sure that you are thrilled with your family’s portraits.