This listing is for a group portrait.
These portraits can be made to feature any number of people you wish (listing photos show portraits featuring three and four people). We're happy to create this type of portraint of any group of people you'd like- family, friends, pets, colleagues, or even the cast members of your favorite television series!
Please be sure and chose the correct number or persons you'd like included in your portrait when adding this listing to your cart. Please contact us if you'd like a custom portrait with a different number of people than what we have available in our shop.
We cut silhouettes in the traditional style- there is no drawing, tracing, or digital alteration involved in our work. Using only paper and scissors, we freehand cut an accurate likeness within minutes, just as artisans did in the eighteenth century.
Silhouettes make charming, unique gifts and we use the finest archival quality papers and adhesive available to ensure that they will last a lifetime.*Framed product image is for marketing purposes. Your silhouette will arrive unframed.
Your group portrait will be sent to you signed, dated and mounted on 8x10 or 11x14 heavy-weight white card stock.
11x14 Freehand Cut Paper Group Portrait
When you place an order, we use a photo of the subject (you or your loved one).
When taking a photograph, please follow these guidelines so that we can cut the most accurate portrait possible and refer to the example photos in our FAQ section. If you have any questions or would like an example photo, please contact us. Please send your photos via email to silhouettesandsuch@gmail.com or through the Silhouettes & Such site contact form.
-Take a profile shot of the subject, at their eye level.
-Be sure the subject is looking straight ahead, with a relaxed expression and lips closed.
-Include the subjects full head/hair and shoulders.
*If photographing a wiggly child, we suggest that you catch them while they are watching a video or enlist help from someone who can capture the child's attention. It'll make your job much easier!
*We can sometimes able to work with a candid photo, but please contact me before placing your order.