Business Details
13 Years
experience
Award-Winning Portrait Photography in Charlottesville
Arnel Gonce Photography is a boutique portrait studio rooted in Charlottesville, Virginia, offering a personalized and luxurious experience for clients seeking authentic visual storytelling. With over four decades of experience behind the lens and a decade of professional expertise, the studio specializes in capturing the essence of individuals and families through maternity portraits, family sessions, headshots, and personal branding.The approach emphasizes connection, attention to detail, and a client-centered process, from wardrobe consultation to final product installation. Services include custom Italian-made wall art, albums, and folio boxes, alongside professional makeup and styling. The studios philosophy centers on celebrating lifes milestones and empowering clients to embrace their unique narratives through timeless imagery.
Services
Portrait Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Portraits
Headshots
Personal Branding
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 42 years of artistic expertise and a decade of professional photography experience.
- Our personalized process includes wardrobe consultation and custom product installation.
- Luxury Italian-made wall art and albums preserve your memories for generations.
- Professional makeup and styling included in every session for a stress-free experience.
- Exclusive Women Over 50 Monochrome Project celebrates empowerment and authenticity.
Associations and certifications
- Portrait Masters
Services
Portrait Photography
Custom portrait sessions capturing individual and family milestones with artistic precision. Clients receive expert posing guidance, wardrobe consultation, and professional makeup. Sessions include in-studio or on-location options, with heirloom-quality prints and digital files available for purchase.
Maternity Portraits
Specialized maternity sessions celebrating the beauty of pregnancy. The experience includes styling advice, gentle posing techniques, and timeless imagery. Clients may choose from multiple session lengths and receive professional retouching and product options.
Personal Branding
Professional branding sessions for entrepreneurs and professionals. Services include strategic wardrobe planning, location scouting, and multi-outfit shoots. Deliverables feature polished images optimized for websites, social media, and marketing materials to enhance professional visibility.
Headshots
Corporate and creative headshots tailored to individual needs. Sessions include lighting and pose customization, with options for indoor or outdoor backdrops. Clients receive retouched images in various formats suitable for resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and business directories.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography capturing generational connections. The process includes pre-session planning, coordinated styling, and interactive posing. Packages offer print and digital options, with specialty products like heirloom albums and wall galleries available.
People
Arnel Gonce
Photographer
Award-winning portrait photographer with 42 years of experience and 10 years professionally. Specializes in maternity, family, and personal branding photography, focusing on authentic storytelling and client empowerment.
Questions
What is the Women Over 50 Monochrome Project?
A celebration of women over 50 through black-and-white portraits and storytelling, featuring an exclusive photoshoot, networking group, and commemorative book.
What does a portrait session include?
Wardrobe styling, professional makeup, 40-minute shoot with three outfit changes, and an image reveal session with product options.
Are digital files included with prints?
Yes, matching digital files are provided with all purchased prints and collections.
What locations are available for shoots?
Sessions can be held in-studio or on-location, with options for multiple outdoor and indoor settings.
What products are available for purchased images?
Custom Italian albums, wall art (canvas, metal, paper), matted prints, and luxury folio boxes.
