Artistry & Presence

West Virginia Fine Art Portrait Photographer

Based in Fairmont • Serving West Virginia & Beyond

Tim Ray | Portrait Artist

Creating Timeless Fine Art Portraiture for Over 35 Years

You don’t have to know how to pose

If you’ve ever felt awkward in photos, you’re not alone. Most of our clients felt the same way before their session

For over 35 years, we’ve guided clients step-by-step to create portraits they never thought possible

Serving portrait clients throughout:

Fairmont • Morgantown • Bridgeport • Clarksburg • Available Across West Virginia

We accept a limited number of portrait experiences each month!

CLIENT REVIEWS

  • "Tim did a great job making my son feel comfortable during his senior portrait session. He was very welcoming and engaging. The photos were fantastic."

    —Marlynda Arnett

  • "Very timely and did a great job. Would definitely recommend."

    —Charles Adams

  • "Great experience from start to finish. He was very professional, the photos turned out great, and the turnaround time was impressively quick. Highly recommend."

    —Holly Lynch

  • "Fast, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Made this old man look reasonable!"

    —J. B. Hill

What to Expect…

A Portrait Experience Designed Around You

01 | PERSONAL DESIGN CONSULTATION

Every beautiful portrait begins with thoughtful planning. We'll discuss your vision, wardrobe, preferred locations, and the style of portraits you'd love to create. Whether you prefer classic studio portraiture or something more natural outdoors, we'll design an experience that reflects you.

02 | YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION

Relax and enjoy being photographed. With over 35 years of experience, I'll personally guide you through flattering poses, natural expressions, and beautiful lighting. You don't need any modeling experience—just come as you are, and I'll take care of the details.

03 | YOUR PRIVATE PORTRAIT REVEAL

Following your session, you'll return to the studio for a private viewing of your finished portraits. Together, we'll select your favorite images and explore beautiful ways to enjoy them, from the digital images included in your collection to professionally finished wall portraits and albums.

04 | YOUR FINISHED PORTRAITS

Your selected digital portraits will be delivered through a private online gallery. Any additional fine art prints, wall portraits, or handcrafted albums will be professionally prepared, creating lasting artwork you'll be proud to display and share for generations.

This Experience Is For You If…

  • You’ve never quite felt confident in front of the camera

  • You want more than quick snapshots that get forgotten

  • You want portraits that are actually printed, displayed, and remembered

Portrait Investment

Creative Fee — $295

An unhurried, personalized portrait experience designed around you. Following your session, select the portraits you love as beautiful wall art, prints, albums, or digital images.

Portraits are purchased separately.

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Digital Portrait Collections

10 image collection — $695

20 image collection — $895

Complete gallery collection — $1,195

All collections include high-resolution digital images with personal printing

Designed to Be Seen Every Day

In a digital world, printed portraits are timeless.

Open photo album with two pictures of a young woman by a river. In the first photo, she is sitting on rocks near water with green trees behind her. In the second photo, she is sitting on a flat rock, smiling, with a river and rocks in the background.

Albums

Frequently Asked Questions

VIP Portrait Access

Get early access to limited edition portrait sessions

  • receive a $100 artwork credit

VIP members are the first to book before limited edition portrait sessions are released publicly.