Portrait FAQs

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Over the past decade, I’ve had the joy of creating over 3,000 portraits. I’m truly honored that my books often fill up for the year within hours when I open them.

Each portrait is lovingly handmade with the finest materials, reflecting skills I’ve developed through years of dedication and passion.

These aren’t just digital portraits or quick filters; every face is carefully hand-painted, and each piece is uniquely hand embossed with antique European lace.

I’m deeply committed to your satisfaction, involving you in every step of the process and offering revisions until your portrait is perfect.

Payment is spread out across key approval stages, ensuring you’re always confident and happy with the progress.

Creating a portrait isn’t just about the final piece—it’s about crafting a beautiful keepsake that you and your family will treasure for years to come.

For a deeper insight into my process, watch the video here

I also have many testimonials you can read here

Only the $75 deposit is due to hold your spot.

To soften the financial pressure, portraits are then broken into 2 more payments- $235 when you approve the initial painting and $235 once you are completely happy at the end.

I also offer Afterpay, Paypal, Credit Card and Bank Transfer as payment methods. 

If it isn't the right time now, simply sign up to the waitlist here to be notified when I open my books next.

I only do one face on an artwork for several reasons: 

* The materials used are archival so they can be passed down to your children one day. 

* You can hang them individually or together as they grow. 

* You may have more children.

* You can choose a design/ flower crown to suit their personality.

The main reason though is because they just look so much better. If you had to fit more than one on the page, the detail and beauty is just lost. It takes a similar amount of time anyway and if you’re going to pay for a portrait, it should be just right! It is worth the investment.

Due to high demand, I open my books once a year with a limited number of portrait spots available. For the last few years I have booked out within hours for the entire year.

My  waitlist always receive priority booking. You can join the waitlist here 

If there are any spots left over, it will let you book here for $75.

Please let me know if you want a portrait for a special date already booked out and I will see if I can accommodate you. 

I try to fit Angel Portrait bookings in ASAP. You can read more about my Angel Portraits here 

Yes! I am always booked for months and often the year in advance so please get in early to ensure it can be completed in time.

If you want a portrait for a special occasion that I am already booked out for, please email me and I will see if I am able to accommodate you.

I will email you a week before your portrait will begin with tips on how to choose a perfect photo and design.

I often work from photos snapped on iphones. To ensure I capture your child’s true essence, you're looking for a good quality photograph- one that melts your heart, is a true reflection of them and shows the emotion you want to convey.

A picture tells a thousand words and it will always take you back to that special time and memory.

The eyes are also the window to the soul, so look for a photo that reflects that.

Of course, if you’re having trouble choosing one I will help you with it.

Yes, I receive a lot of requests for little angels and consider it a privilege to complete these. Please head over to my  Angels Portraits page here to find out more. 

To ensure accuracy and meet your expectations, I work exclusively from one photo.

After sending the initial painting for you to approve via email, you have the opportunity to suggest changes, though they are rarely needed.

Prior to beginning, I provide ample guidance on selecting the optimal photo and design.

For angel paintings, I may occasionally require multiple photos to capture details if they are obstructed by chords etc.

If you're unsure whether I can work from your photos, please send them through for me to double-check.

Embossing is an exquisite printing technique dating back to the 1400’s.  It involves creating either a raised or recessed relief image and design in the paper.

I work with precious pieces of antique, European laces that I 'press' into beautiful French paper- a truly exquisite marriage of textures.

The rarity, history and romanticism of the antique laces are forever captured – preserved in time on beautiful paper.

Whilst difficult to translate through a photograph, embossed paper reflects a beautiful light, texture and detail- such beauty within simplicity.

Of course if you prefer to not have your portrait embossed, that's no problem.

No, however my portraits are designed to fit into standard size A3 frames if you don’t have the budget for professional framing. I like to use the 40x50cm frames so it has a mat board around the outside of the portrait.

You will find various coloured frames to fit from places like Ikea, Kmart, Country Road, Target, Big W, Spotlight etc.

Once I begin your portrait, it typically takes about 4-6 weeks to complete. After placing your order, you'll receive a welcome email with all the details about the process and your portrait’s timeline. If you have a specific date you would like it for, I'll try my best to accommodate your request.

Artworks are carefully packaged and sent in a protective envelope.

Postage via Registered Mail is free for Australian orders over $150.

It is $35 for Worldwide postage outside of Australia.

Sign up to join the One Sonny Day family here. Please save my email into your contacts or it may end up in your SPAM folder. You can also follow me on Instagram or Facebook where you will often see designs and new work.