There’s something timeless about a formal heirloom portrait—the gentle tilt of a child’s chin, the soft glimmer in their eye, the way a wisp of hair falls just so. These portraits aren’t just photographs; they’re visual poetry. As mothers, we try to hold onto every detail of childhood, but memory fades. Heirloom portraits preserve it. The expression, the posture, the light—they speak of who your child was in that fleeting season. These images deserve more than a digital folder. They deserve a place of permanence and honor, displayed with intention in your home.
At Meghan Goering Photography, we believe the portrait is only the beginning. The true magic happens when your portraits become fine art, when they’re displayed, touched, held, and passed down. Let us help you imagine how those moments can live on your walls, in your hands, and in the hearts of your children and grandchildren.
Your Favorite Ways to Display
As a mama of four and a legacy-lover through and through, I understand that how we display our memories is just as important as capturing them. That’s why we offer timeless, handcrafted options for every family and home.
Framed Fine Art Prints
There is something sacred about seeing a formal portrait thoughtfully framed and displayed in your home. Our museum-grade fine art prints are crafted to endure, preserving your child’s likeness with exceptional clarity and depth. During your design appointment, we’ll walk you through the selection process and provide digital mock-ups of various size and layout options. With expert guidance, you’ll choose the ideal frame and scale—ensuring the finished piece feels both intentional and timeless in your space.
Deckled Edge Prints
For those who appreciate subtle elegance, our deckled edge prints offer a refined, artisanal touch. Featuring softly torn edges and presented with a floating mount inside the frame, these prints exude quiet luxury. The depth and detail of the portrait is enhanced by the fine art paper, creating a sophisticated display that feels as precious as the moment it captures.
Storyboard Frames
If you’re like me, choosing just one image feels impossible. That’s where storyboard frames come in. Whether it’s documenting several distinct milestone heirlooms or many from a single session, this multi-image presentation becomes a visual storybook. A storyboard frame preserves not just how they looked—but who they were becoming.
Matted Albums
There’s something so intimate about sitting with your child and flipping through an album, little fingers tracing faces, wide eyes soaking in every page. Our matted albums are handmade heirlooms, crafted to honor your family’s story with intention and beauty. Each page reveals a carefully matted portrait, offering a tactile experience that invites reflection. Elegant on a coffee table, cherished in a keepsake box—these albums are meant to be held, revisited, and passed on.
Painterly Portraits / Commissioned Paintings
For families seeking a truly distinctive legacy piece, we offer commissioned painterly portraits. These are more than photographs—they are works of art. Hand-finished to resemble classic oil paintings, each portrait evokes the timeless grace of a bygone era. It is heirloom portraiture elevated: dignified, soulful, and utterly one-of-a-kind.
Choosing What’s Right for You
Every family is different, and your artwork should reflect your heart. During our design consultation, we’ll talk through the things that matter most:
- The space you want to fill (above the fireplace, in your nursery, along the staircase).
- Your budget and what you value most.
- Your legacy goals (Who will be looking at these portraits years from now?).
- Whether you’re designing pieces for yourself or creating gifts for loved ones.
- Your home, your style, your story. We’re here to help bring it all together.
What to Expect at the Event
At your design and ordering appointment, you’ll be treated to a hands-on experience. You’ll get to see and touch frame samples, flip through album covers, and explore size options with your actual images on screen. It’s all part of creating artwork that feels deeply personal to you.
This isn’t a sales pitch, it’s a celebration. We’ll help you envision exactly how your heirlooms will live in your space and guide you through every decision with kindness and care.
Reserve Your Session to Begin the Design of Your Custom Heirloom
If you’re ready to slow time, even just for a moment, and create art that tells your family’s story, we’d be honored to serve you. From first contact to final delivery, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.
Your portraits are more than pixels on a screen. Let’s turn them into heirlooms.
Reserve your session today and let’s begin designing the legacy you and your children will cherish forever.
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