Creative & Fine Art Portraits
Fine Art Portraits are elevated, thoughtfully crafted sessions designed for individuals or families who value visual storytelling, emotional authenticity, and timeless artistry. Photographed by award-winning visual artist Hans Xu, these sessions go beyond traditional portraits—each image is a carefully composed work that captures mood, memory, and meaning.
Whether you're celebrating a personal milestone, preserving a family legacy, or exploring a conceptual vision, this experience offers more than just beautiful photos—it’s a creative collaboration and a lasting statement.
Service Overview
Best For:
Individuals or families seeking emotionally resonant, visually refined portraits
Clients who appreciate styled or artistic presentation
Those marking important life moments or identity milestones
Creatives, couples, legacy portraits, and collectors
Style:
Expressive, artistic, and often cinematic—these portraits are crafted with intentional styling, light, mood, and narrative in mind. Options range from natural and poetic to symbolic and conceptual.
Service Categories
• Artistic Portraits for Individuals & Families
Elegant, refined images with visual depth—perfect for solo portraits, family legacy photos, couples, or creative professionals.
• Milestone & Commemorative Portraits
Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, maternity, personal growth, or generational continuity through emotionally powerful images.
• Conceptual or Styled Shoots
Designed around a theme, mood, or story—ranging from minimalist elegance to bold, symbolic visual narratives. Includes creative direction and optional moodboarding.
What’s Included
Pre-session consultation (in-person or virtual) to define vision, purpose, and style
1.5 to 2.5 hours of shooting time (can be in-studio, outdoor, or a styled location)
2–3 outfit changes
Creative styling guidance (wardrobe, mood, props suggestions)
Professional lighting and/or natural light setups
Private proofing gallery
Delivery of 8–10 fully retouched fine art images
High-resolution images suitable for printing and framing
Personal use license (art display, portfolio, website, personal promotion, etc.)
Preparation & Expectations
Vision & Story: Be ready to share what this shoot means to you. We'll help turn it into a creative direction.
Wardrobe: We recommend solid colors, textures, and artistic styling aligned with the desired tone. Minimalist or symbolic accessories may enhance the concept.
Mood & Comfort: These sessions are unhurried and collaborative—feel free to express, move, or bring meaningful items that tell your story.
Deliverables: Final images delivered within 10 business days after selection; fine art prints upon request.
Special Notes
This session is not just about capturing how you look—it’s about capturing how you feel. Every session is a visual collaboration between you and Hans Xu to create images that endure.
For clients seeking museum-quality portraiture, family legacy images, or artistically expressive portraits that stand apart from conventional photography, this is the experience crafted for you.
Copyright & Usage Rights
All images created during your session are protected by U.S. copyright law and remain the intellectual property of the photographer, Hans Xu. Clients are granted a personal-use license, which includes printing, displaying, and sharing the final delivered images for personal, non-commercial purposes (e.g., personal website, home display, social media, or portfolio use).
Commercial use—such as advertising, media publishing, merchandising, or third-party use—requires separate written licensing.
We respect every client’s right to privacy and portrait control. We will never display your photographs (online or offline) without your explicit consent. If you'd prefer your images remain private, we honor such requests completely.
You will always have the opportunity to opt in or out of having your portraits featured in Hans Xu’s portfolio, website, exhibitions, or marketing materials.