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!
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
THE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
A Personally Designed Portrait Experience • $695
Professional Studio or Location Portraiture • 2 Hour Session • Personal Posing & Direction • $400 Portrait Credit
A beautiful portrait is more than a photograph. It’s a memory of the people you love, created to be enjoyed for years to come.
Your Fine Art Portrait Experience is designed around you, your style, your personality, and how you want to be photographed. With professional lighting, expert posing and guidance, and more than 35 years of experience, we make the process relaxed and enjoyable while creating timeless portraits you’ll be proud to display in your home.
After your session, you’ll choose the portraits you love most and use your $400 Portrait Credit toward your favorites, from beautifully finished prints and wall portraits to albums and digital images.
You simply choose what you love.
What to Expect…
DESIGN CONSULTATION
We begin by discussing who you're photographing, your style, wardrobe, locations, and how you'd like to enjoy your portraits.
YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION
I'll guide you through posing, expression, and lighting throughout the entire experience.
PORTRAIT REVEAL
Return to the studio to see your finished portraits for the first time and choose the images you love.
FINISHED ARTWORK
We'll help you create wall portraits, albums, and other artwork designed for your home.
THE ORDERING EXPERIENCE
After your portrait session, you'll return to the studio for a private portrait reveal. You'll see your images for the first time and choose the portraits you love and decide how you would like to enjoy them as finished artwork, albums, or digital images. We'll help you explore wall art, albums and other finished portrait options for your home.
Designed to Be Seen Every Day
In a digital world, printed portraits are timeless.
Albums
CLIENT REVIEWS
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer sessions in our Fairmont, WV studio as well as at beautiful outdoor locations within a 50-mile radius. Locations can be customized to fit your vision, from scenic West Virginia landscapes to elegant urban backdrops.
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We recommend solid colors, subtle textures, and outfits that reflect your personality. Avoid busy patterns that distract from your face. We can also provide guidance to coordinate outfits for families or couples.
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Rest and hydrate before your session
Choose outfits that reflect your personal style
Consider professional hair and makeup for an added touch of elegance
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.