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A smiling young woman with brown hair and blue eyes wearing a floral blouse, leaning slightly towards a smiling young man with short dark hair and blue eyes wearing a checkered shirt, both posing against a studio background.
A woman with long brunette hair wearing a white blazer and white skirt, posing against a dark textured background.
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A Portrait

Shouldn’t Require a Special Occasion.

A Portrait is a Special Occasion!

You can confidently say that you've discovered one of the foremost professional photography studios in the nation. Tim's unmatched creative photographic style has earned him numerous awards for portraiture and creativity, with his work featured in various magazines like Gladys, WV Weddings, Bridal Guide Magazine, First for Women Magazine, WV Lawyer Magazine, and television shows, including "Yes To The Dress."

Tim himself will be collaborating directly with you to produce distinctive images tailored to your personality, interests, and style. Given the considerable time and effort he invests in each portrait, he can only accommodate a limited number of sessions per month.

We will help you look your very best.

An expert, guided process start to finish

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Celebrate Life’s Most Beautiful Moments!
Our fine art portrait sessions are designed to capture the heart of who you are—whether you’re a growing family, welcoming a new baby, celebrating love, are a senior or simply marking a meaningful moment in your life. With personalized planning, professional styling, and a relaxed, artistic approach, we create timeless images that reflect your unique story and spirit. Whatever the occasion, let’s make it unforgettable.

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  • Designed for those who want a wide variety of images with stunning results. You’ll get up to 120 minute of photography both in our Fairmont studio and at multiple outdoor locations within 50 miles of Fairmont, WV.

    Session Includes:
    – 120 minutes of shooting time (studio + location)
    – Unlimited outfit changes (the faster you change, the more we shoot!)
    – 70+ high resolution digital files

  • A Dynamic 90 minute session that includes on-location portraits (within 50 miles of our Fairmont studio).

    Session Includes:
    – 90 minue session
    – Multiple outfit changes
    – A variety of poses: full-length, close-up, and 3/4 length
    – 50+ digital files

  • This versatile session is perfect for capturing a wide variety of portraits.

    Session Includes:
    – 60 minue session
    – One outfit change
    – A variety of poses: full-length, close-up, and 3/4 length
    – 30+ digital files

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FINISHED ART PRODUCTS

At Tim Ray Photography, we believe your senior portraits should be just as unique as you are. That’s why we offer custom-built portrait collections — so you get exactly what you want without being limited by preset packages.

Whether you're decorating your home, gifting loved ones, or preserving your memories in print, we make it easy to build your perfect collection and save while doing it.

Art That Lives Beyond the Screen

We believe your portraits deserve to live somewhere more meaningful than your phone. That’s why every session concludes with a personalized reveal appointment, where we guide you in selecting your favorite images and designing artwork for your home.

  • Handcrafted albums

  • Framed wall art in custom sizes

  • Fine art prints & portrait boxes

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In a digital world, printed portraits are timeless.

ART PRODUCTS

Albums

Framed portrait by portrait photographer Tim Ray

Wall Art

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Photo Boxes

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fine Art Portrait Photography is more than just a photo—it’s a timeless, artistic representation of you or your family. At Tim Ray Photography, we focus on composition, lighting, and style to create portraits that are gallery-worthy and unique to your personality.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Fine Art Portrait sessions usually last about 2 hours, giving plenty of time for multiple outfits, locations, and poses, ensuring your portraits are as dynamic and artistic as possible.

    • Professional photography by a WV portrait photographer Tim Ray

    • Guidance on posing and styling

    • Optional fine art prints, albums, wall portraits, digital files

  • We recommend booking several weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, especially during peak seasons in West Virginia.

  • Yes! All portraits include professional retouching for a polished, natural look while preserving your authentic appearance.

  • Absolutely. We specialize in custom wall portraits, albums, and gallery-quality prints to showcase your Fine Art Portraits in your home or office.

    • Rest and hydrate before your session

    • Choose outfits that reflect your personal style

    • Consider professional hair and makeup for an added touch of elegance

  • Visit our website at www.timrayphotography.com or contact us at tim@timrayphoto.com | 304-363-8395 to schedule your personalized session today.

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