You can tell her what you see.

THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT · CHILDREN AGES 7+

But if she can’t see it too, she probably won’t believe you.

The Confidence Project is a gentle, fully guided portrait experience that helps her recognize what you’ve known all along.

Start with a few details. We’ll explain the experience, artwork, and pricing before you decide.

Tell us about your child
Fine art portrait of a child holding a bouquet of flowers

Presence is the most effortless thing about us.

THE PART SHE MAY NOT SEE YET

It’s who we are before we start caring about what other people think, and managing how they feel about us.

Presence isn’t posed. It’s invited — and felt.

Your child has it. You’ve seen it, in flashes, and it takes your breath away.

Have they?

A child in a black dress seated backward on a wooden chair in a fine art portrait
A child in a black dress seated backward on a wooden chair in a fine art portrait

What happens in the session

A child in a rose-colored draped gown seated with composed posture in a fine art portrait

  • Sometimes strength and confidence feel unfamiliar before she can recognize them as hers. I help her try them on—maybe for the very first time.

  • Taller spine. Open, relaxed shoulders. A steady, direct gaze. Think Mona Lisa—nothing too fancy or fake. Just quietly powerful.

  • Then she sees the portraits: “Wait. That’s me?” She gets to see herself in a way she can trust—quietly powerful, beautifully lit, and comfortable in her own skin.

Start the conversation
An ornate framed portrait of a child in red displayed on an easel in the studio

Your Confidence Project portrait session

WHAT YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

• A planning conversation centered on your child

• A 40–50 minute guided studio session

• Gowns and draping silks, if wanted

• A portrait reveal and help choosing artwork

SESSION FEE · $199

Fully credited toward artwork.

PROJECT GIFT · $500

Artwork credit included.

$699 total toward portraits.

Tell us about your child

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. The session is gentle and fully guided, with no pressure to smile, perform, or know what to do. We take the time your child needs.

  • Not at all. Sarah guides posture, hands, shoulders, and expression throughout the session so your child can relax into it.

  • We plan clothing together. Your child may wear something they already love, and gowns or draping silks are available if they want them.

  • The session fee is $199, fully credited toward your artwork. You also receive a $500 project credit, giving you $699 to use toward the portraits you choose. It’s reasonable to expect to spend a few thousand dollars on museum quality artwork for your home, but you don’t have to. I’ll meet you where you are, and you’ll come away with whatever feels perfect for you.

  • You’ll start with a short form. Sarah will reach out to learn about your child, answer questions, explain the artwork and pricing, and help you decide whether it feels right.

  • No. You’ll choose after seeing the finished portraits. We’ll explain the artwork options and pricing before you reserve so you know what to expect.

  • Our children’s portrait studio is at 273 Pleasant Street in Northampton, Massachusetts. We’ll go over arrival details when planning your session.

What would you most love for her to see about herself?

A conversation comes before a decision.

We’ll talk through the experience, answer your questions, and explain the pricing before you book.

Tell us about your child