• HOME
  • FAMILY POTRAITS
  • STORYBOOK PORTRAITS
Enchanted Storybooks and Portraits Logo
  • PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS
  • THE SANTA EXPERIENCE
  • THE PROCESS
MENU

Commissioned Fine Art Portraits for Your Home and Legacy

LEARN MORE

Portrait Artist Based in Northern New Jersey

Specializing in hand-finished mixed media fine art portrait commissions. We create hand-crafted portraits designed as heirloom artwork through a guided, artist-led process.

 

Commissioned Fine Art Portraits

Created with intention. Finished by hand. Designed for display in your home.

We create commissioned portraits for families and individuals who value artistry, legacy, and meaning over trends.

 

Request a Consultation

The Philosophy

A commissioned portrait is not a traditional photo session.

Rather than quick poses or preset packages, we collaborate with you to design a portrait that reflects who you are and how you want this moment remembered.

Every decision—from composition and lighting to scale and finish—is made with the final artwork in mind.


Hand-Finished Fine Art

Rooted in the tradition of classical portraiture. Each piece is developed through a multi-stage process of composition, refinement, and hand-finishing.

Layers of tone, texture, and detail are built gradually, creating depth, dimension, and a sense of presence that goes beyond a standard photograph.

The result is a museum-quality work of art—crafted to endure and to be lived with over time.

Elegant room with a pink armchair, gold accents, and a large framed portrait of a man in uniform on a dark wall.
Man in historical military uniform holding a pocket watch, set against a dark background.

What We Create

Family Portrait Commissions
Heirloom artwork designed to honor connection, presence, and legacy.

Children & Individual Portraits
Quiet, expressive portraits capturing personality with clarity and restraint.

Legacy & Heirloom Portraits
Portraits created with future generations in mind, marking a moment in your family’s story.

 


The Commission Process

Every portrait commission follows a guided, artist-led process:

1. Consultation & Design

We begin with a personal consultation to discuss the portrait’s purpose, location in your home, desired scale, and emotional tone. Wardrobe, color harmony, and overall vision are thoughtfully planned.

2. The Portrait Session

Your session is unhurried and intentional. We photograph with medium-format systems chosen for their ability to render skin tones, depth, and subtle expression with exceptional nuance.

3. Artwork Creation

Images are refined with a painterly approach and transformed into finished fine art pieces, with optional hand-finishing for added depth and dimension.

4. Presentation & Delivery

Your finished artwork is prepared for display as a statement piece in your home. Installation guidance is provided so your portrait is experienced as it was intended.


Artwork, Not Packages

We do not offer pre-set packages.

Portrait commissions begin with a creative fee, which covers the consultation, design, and photographic process. Finished artwork is selected and commissioned separately, allowing each client to invest in pieces that best suit their space and vision.

Digital files are available as archival copies following artwork purchase.


Is a Portrait Commission Right for You?

This experience is ideal for clients who:

  • value craftsmanship and intentional design

  • want artwork, not just images

  • appreciate a guided, collaborative process

  • are investing in something meant to last


Begin Your Portrait Commission

If you feel drawn to this approach, we invite you to begin with a consultation.

Let’s design a portrait that reflects your story and becomes a lasting part of your home.

.

Start Your Portrait Journey

NAVIGATE

home about Request a consultation FAQ blog  

FIND-US

Enchanted Storybooks and Portraits 25 Broadway, Denville New Jersey Children’s portrait photographer 862-332-4922  

BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SESSION

Model Release  
All content is copyrighted to Enchanted Storybooks and Portraits / John Manna Photography
Enchanted Storybooks and Portraits is a luxury fine-art portrait specializing in creating studio portraits for families, couples, children and pets.
Crafted by PhotoBiz
MEET US
BOOK NOW
CALL US
MEET US
BOOK NOW
CALL US
Enchanted Storybooks and Portraits Logo
CLOSE
  • HOME
  • FAMILY POTRAITS
  • STORYBOOK PORTRAITS
  • PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS
  • THE SANTA EXPERIENCE
  • THE PROCESS
MEET US
BOOK NOW
CALL US