Bespoke Portrait Commission

A bespoke portrait is an invitation into Christopher Ireland’s craft. Private collectors seek him for his view shaped by decades behind the lens: exhibitions from Sydney Contemporary to the State Library, and recognition across D&AD, New York art director’s club and Cannes. Each commission is a carefully made artowrk, created with intention, restraint and feeling.

DIGITAL package

A portrait sitting shaped around you, with 1–2 hours to explore tone and feeling. Includes a curated digital collection and my guidance to create something quietly considered.

  • • A portrait sitting shaped around you (usually 1–2 hours)
    • Guidance on tone, styling and setting to create the right emotional feel
    • A curated selection of the strongest images, delivered digitally
    • Light refinement and grading of chosen frames
    • Option to include your dog or shoot in a meaningful location
    • Private online delivery for easy download and sharing

From $1,900 + GST

CRAFTED package

A sitting with space for refinement, delivered with a curated digital set and a museum-grade pigment print. A crafted balance of emotion, detail and simplicity.

  • • A portrait sitting shaped around you (usually 1–2 hours)
    • Guidance on tone, styling and location to refine the aesthetic
    • A curated digital collection of the strongest images
    • Light refinement and grading of chosen frames
    • One museum-grade archival pigment print (A2 or A3)
    • Private online delivery for easy download and sharing

From $2,400 + GST

SIGNATURE package

A signature portrait session made on 4×5 film, developed and hand-printed in the darkroom. A true fine-art piece, created with intention and lasting significance.

  • • A portrait sitting shaped around you (usually 1–2 hours)
    • Guidance on tone, mood and setting to craft an intentional final piece
    • Photographed on 4×5 black-and-white film
    • Film developing and high-resolution scans
    • One 12×16 inch silver-gelatin hand print made in my darkroom
    • A curated digital selection for your own archive
    • Private online delivery for easy download and sharing

From $3,200 + GST