Wedding & Portrait Painting
Amber
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Member since November 2025
I’m a realism post-wedding portrait artist dedicated to capturing the emotion and beauty of your special day in a detail...
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Service Overview
Starting Price
£600.00
Secure date with 30% deposit
Service Type
Studio Commissions
Description
A wedding commission is more than a portrait it’s a way to preserve the emotion and elegance of your day in a form you’ll live with for years.
I create realistic post-wedding oil paintings that blend classical portrait realism with a modern warmth. The goal is always the same: a painting that feels true to you as a couple capturing not just likeness, but the connection, atmosphere, and quiet magic that made the day yours.
Style & Approach
I paint in a refined, realistic style that highlights the beauty of your wedding, the expression in your faces, the softness of light, the detail of your outfit, and the emotion you felt in that moment. Every brushstroke is designed to honour your love story in an elegant, heirloom way.
Studio Process
Your portrait is created in my studio using your chosen photographs as reference. From there I:
- refine the composition so the scene feels balanced and timeless
- adjust lighting and tone to bring warmth and depth to the painting
- carefully build likeness and detail through layered stages
- paint using premium oil paints and archival materials for longevity
Timeline
Each painting takes several weeks to complete. This includes:
- sketching and underpainting
- detailed rendering in multiple layers
- drying time between layers
- regular updates so you can see your moment unfold
- final varnishing to protect and enhance the finish
This slower process is what gives oil paintings their depth, richness, and lasting quality.
What You Receive
You’ll receive a fully finished, heirloom-quality oil painting, created to be displayed and treasured for generations.
I’ll also provide guidance on:
- framing options
- care instructions
- long-term preservation
If you’d like to enquire, send a message with your favourite wedding photo(s) and the overall feel you’d love the painting to capture and I’ll guide you through the next steps.
Commission Cancellation Policy▼
• Before work begins
No painting has started and no commission-specific materials have been purchased.
→ 100% refund (Full refund)
• Once the painting has begun
Sketching / underpainting or main work has started, but the piece is not substantially complete (typically up to around 75% complete, as judged by the artist).
→ 50% refund (Partial refund)
• When the painting is substantially complete
The artwork is close to finished (typically around 75%+ complete, as judged by the artist).
- → 0% refund (No refund)
Artist's Service Terms▼
Important: These are the artist's service-specific terms. The platform's Terms & Conditions always take precedence.
Artwork Process
Paintings are created from approved photographs. Minor adjustments may be made at the artist’s discretion to enhance composition and lighting.
Revisions
One minor revision is included after completion. Additional changes are subject to an agreed fee based on complexity.
Complexity & Additional Fees
Prices are based on standard portrait compositions. Additional fees may apply for intricate backgrounds, multiple subjects, elaborate décor, pets, or detailed venue architecture. These will be discussed and agreed upon before work begins.
Artwork Rights
The artist retains full copyright of all artworks. Clients receive the physical artwork for personal display. Artwork images may be used by the artist for portfolio and marketing purposes unless the client requests otherwise in writing before the event.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing. Refunds follow the refund policy stated in the listing. Force majeure events (illness, extreme weather, etc.) will be handled with fair rescheduling or refund options.
Delivery & Care
Final paintings are varnished and securely packaged. Clients are advised to avoid direct sunlight or moisture exposure to preserve artwork quality.