PRESERVING YOUR CHILD'S PERSONALITY, SPIRIT AND MAJOR MILESTONES IN THE HIGHEST-QUALITY HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS.
There will come a day when their voice is deeper, their hands are larger, and the house is quieter.
And you will search for reminders of who they were when they were small.
At Exit 57 Studio, our luxury heirloom children’s portraits are created to preserve this fleeting chapter — the softness in their expression, the curiosity in their eyes, the spark that makes them uniquely yours.
This is not trend-driven photography. This is legacy artwork.
Our heirloom sessions are intentionally simple and exquisitely styled. Clean, refined backgrounds. Soft, painterly light. Thoughtful composition.
No busy props. No distractions.
Only your child — exactly as they are.
We gently guide each session while allowing personality to unfold naturally. Whether they are thoughtful and reserved or bold and expressive, we create portraits that feel authentic, elevated, and enduring.
Thousands of photos live on phones. Very few become part of a family's story. Printed heirloom portraits hang on walls. They sit in grandparent homes. They are passed down. When your child is grown, it won't be a hard drive that matters, it will be this.
Life moves fast, and the moments that mean the most often pass by in a blink.
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What ages are best for heirloom portraits?
Sitting babies (around 6–9 months), toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary ages photograph beautifully. However, heirloom portraits are timeless at any age.
Why is age 2-9 the best age to photograph?There is a quiet, fleeting season between babyhood and “big kid.” Ages 2 to 9 are when personality blooms — bold, expressive, imaginative — yet childhood innocence is still beautifully intact.The baby softness lingers. The laughter is unfiltered. The curiosity is boundless.
What should my child wear?
We recommend soft neutrals, classic silhouettes, and minimal patterns. During your consultation, we provide specific wardrobe guidance to ensure a refined, cohesive look.
What if my child doesn’t cooperate?
Children are not expected to sit perfectly still or smile on command. Our sessions are patient and child-led, allowing authentic expressions to emerge naturally.
Are digital files included?
Our studio specializes in printed heirloom artwork. Digital files may be available with select collections, but the focus is on tangible pieces designed to last for generations.
How much should I expect to invest?
Session fees secure your portrait experience. Most families invest in custom wall art and/or a legacy album. Detailed pricing is provided on our website.
Our portraits preserve who your child is - exactly as they are in the moment - in custom fine art prints, albums and wall art.
A commissioned portrait experience created to preserve who your child is — right now.
Creative Fee — $490 Reserves your session and includes:
• Personalized design consultation
• Luxury studio portrait session
• Professional fine art retouching
• Private artwork reveal & ordering appointment
Artwork is commissioned separately with the $490 applied to your collection.
KEEPSAKE COLLECTION - $1200 includes 5 digital files, and 16x20 print
LEGACY COLLECTION - $2100 includes 10 digital files, 2 - 16x20 prints and $200 album credit
HEILOOM COLLECTION - $3200 includes 20 digital files, 2 - 16x20 prints, 10x10 album, 2 grandparent gift prints
PETIT HEIRLOOM OPTION - $950 includes one 11x14 inch print and 2 grandparent gift prints