The Selection Session is one of the most exciting parts of your experience at Nelms Photographic Artistry. This is your opportunity to view your images for the first time and to place your order for the images that you wish to make yours. Please come prepared to make the final decisions and order your images. It is helpful to look around your home for potential areas to hang your images. If you have the time, take a few snapshots of these areas on your cell phone and bring them with you. Taking measurements and knowing if black, gold or silver frames will work in your home will help you. Please also consider bringing a list of family members for whom you would like to choose gift photographs.

It is so helpful if the senior and both parents take the time to attend the Selection Session. I will be offering you a lot of choices so it is helpful to have the input of both parents. This is a very emotional experience and I would hate for any mom or dad to miss it! When making an investment in art that will be part of the home décor, it makes sense to choose together. I am glad to make appointments first thing in the morning or during lunch for your convenience.

When you arrive you will be welcomed and escorted to our comfortable presentation room. You will be offered refreshments and made to feel at home.

The lights will dim and you will be treated to an amazing show of your portraits set to music on our huge 10’x8’ presentation screen. You are not going to believe how great you look!

After the show, I will guide you in narrowing your many choices to your favorites. Using state of the art software, I will be able to show you the images in black and white, and in color if you wish. I can crop your images, and show you your favorites in the exact sizes that you are considering for your home. I can even show you your portraits in custom created virtual mats. You may then choose custom framing and we can hold the frame up against the portrait to see exactly how it will look when finished. With my system there is no guesswork, or imagination required on your part. You will leave knowing exactly how your final images will look with the exception of retouching.

The three equally important components of fine portraiture are the initial design meeting, the creative photography session, and the selection and finishing of the images. Occasionally clients ask if they may take home paper proofs. I do not send home proofs because I feel very strongly that the selection process is as much a creative a process as the photography itself. My clients choose me as their portrait artist because my artistic experience will be helpful with choosing images; combining images to tell stories; discussing retouching and digital artwork; and creating the proper artistic presentation. Sending home tiny paper proofs is not providing the service that is required to create and present fine imagery that will be used as decorative focal points for your home. My clients expect the best service.

Most Selection Sessions last 1 to 1 ½ hours. We never rush you, so we reserve adequate time in our schedule so you may take your time. Choosing your images is fun! Please make sure you have allotted enough time in your schedule so that you don’t feel rushed.

We ask for your payment in full at the time the order is placed. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, checks and cash.

It is vital to me that you are happy with your selections and the way you are treated. That is why I take every step to ensure that you are comfortable, not rushed. There is no pressure at Nelms Photographic Artistry, ever. You choose what you like and I will give my opinions as you ask for them. I am there to help you. I know that you will love these portraits. So, come in, sit down, and LET THE SHOW BEGIN!!