P.O. Box 82758 Portland, Oregon 97282 Contact: Lynden or Jak Tanenbaum (503) 232-1455 Available By Appointment

Handcrafted Portraiture and Related Art Services For over 20 years, Jak Tanenbaum PHOTOGRAPHY ASSOCIATES has been providing individuals, families, galleries, museums, publications, collectors and corporations with the finest in photographic portraiture. We tailor each job to your desires and we listen. We offer sensitive, informed advice gained from our years of experience and provide a variety of unique services.
Our Technical Processes We specialize in producing color, black & white and alternative process portraits of the highest quality. In addition to using medium format materials for our enlarged color and black & white prints, we use large format films for our fine art alternative process prints allowing us to explore a wide variety of 19th century hand-applied emulsion techniques on unique acid-free papers. Our black & white exhibition prints are hand enlarged on premium fine art papers and can be combined with many interesting selective toning and hand-tinting techniques.
The Consultation Our portrait sessions are preceded by an initial consultation and portfolio viewing in our conveniently located Westmoreland-Sellwood studio. We will show you samples of our portrait styles and techniques and discuss options for your display concerns. We'll talk about our ideas as they relate to your needs and we'll discuss the use of locations, wardrobes and props. There's no charge for an initial consultation. We will offer you an opportunity to own and display a unique photographic wall portrait which will provide you with viewing pleasure for years to come
	The Portrait Session Our portrait sessions are offered in our Westmoreland-Sellwood studio, your home or other special location. We will work with you to accommodate your needs and we are committed to your complete satisfaction. Our studio portrait sessions typically last about 1 1/2 hours, although the length of time varies depending on your specific needs and budget. If you desire you can bring props and changes of costume. We'll ask for your input and give you the opportunity to involve yourself in the photographic process. You'll have fun and together we will create a lasting portrait.
The Portrait Sitting Fee Our standard studio portrait session fee begins at $399, although this amount can vary depending on your time and portrait needs. The portrait session fee includes up to 1 1/2 hours of studio time and basic retouching of your image files. In addition, you will receive a photographer's choice exhibition quality print, archivally matted and ready for framing and display. Location and group portrait sessions include additional fees which will be quoted at your initial consultation. Additional prints can be ordered at any time after the portrait session.

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