Business Details
Timeless Family Portraits & Art by Cynthia Pace Photography
As a dedicated fine art portrait studio, we specialize in creating timeless images that transcend ordinary photography. With over 25 years of experience, our philosophy centers on crafting art that inspires and endures across generations. We approach each session with deep personal commitment, understanding the significance of family moments and the joy they bring. Our process combines technical precision with artistic vision to produce heirloom-quality portraits that capture individuality and character. From concept to final presentation, we prioritize personalized service, ensuring every client receives meticulous attention to detail.Our expertise extends to portrait painting, photo restoration, and curated collections designed to preserve memories in both digital and physical formats. Located in Lexington, SC, we serve families throughout South Carolina and neighboring regions, offering unique experiences like our Legacy Santa Adventure and Mud Pies & Memories sessions. Our work reflects a profound appreciation for life's fleeting moments, transforming them into cherished art pieces that resonate emotionally and stand the test of time.
Services
Portrait Photography
Portrait Painting
Photo Restoration
Legacy Santa Sessions
Mud Pies Sessions
Heirloom Albums
Canvas Portraits
Wedding Album Restoration
Gift Certificates
Family Portraits
Highlights and features
- 25 years of specialized experience in family and children's portraiture
- Personalized approach treating every session as a unique artistic collaboration
- Heirloom-quality products including hand-painted and canvas portraits
- Exclusive seasonal experiences like the Legacy Santa Adventure
- Complimentary consultation for photo restoration and enhancement services
What people say
Beautiful job capturing each child
Delight to work with
Treasure to be loved for years
True artist and people person
Captured precious memories
Services
Portrait Photography
Our fine art portrait sessions create timeless images that celebrate family milestones. Using artistic techniques beyond standard photography, we craft heirloom-quality portraits that capture individual personalities and relationships. Sessions include personalized planning and artistic direction to ensure natural, emotive results that reflect your family's unique story.
Portrait Painting
Transform photographs into hand-painted masterpieces through our digital oil and watercolor portrait services. Each piece receives meticulous pixel-by-pixel attention, with optional brush-enhanced embellishments for added dimension. These artistic interpretations create distinctive wall art that combines traditional painting techniques with modern digital precision.
Photo Restoration
Revive treasured memories with our professional photo restoration services. We digitally repair damaged prints and enhance faded images to create lasting digital records. This service preserves family history through careful color correction, scratch removal, and detail enhancement while maintaining the original character of vintage photographs.
Legacy Santa Adventure
Our immersive Santa experience creates magical holiday memories through storytelling photography. Children interact with Santa and Mrs. Claus across multiple themed sets, capturing authentic joy and wonder. The session includes coordinated attire, personalized props, and a keepsake letter, resulting in narrative portraits that become family heirlooms.
Mud Pies & Memories
These playful sessions celebrate childhood's carefree spirit through messy, joyful moments. Designed for authentic expressions, the 15+ edited digital images capture unposed interactions with mud and water elements. The session balances creative direction with natural exploration, producing vibrant keepsakes that showcase children's personalities through whimsical, artistic compositions.
People
Cynthia Pace
Portrait Artist
Award-winning portrait artist with 25+ years experience creating heirloom-quality family portraits. Specializes in capturing authentic emotions and individuality through artistic photography and hand-painted portraits. Combines technical expertise with maternal perspective to create meaningful art pieces.
Questions
What portrait styles do you offer?
We offer traditional photography, hand-painted digital portraits, canvas wall art, and heirloom albums. Each style includes customization options for sizing, framing, and artistic treatments.
Do you photograph extended family groups?
Yes, we specialize in multi-generational portraits and can accommodate family groups of all sizes with customized session planning and composition techniques.
How long does a portrait session take?
Sessions typically last 1-2 hours depending on the number of subjects and desired compositions, with additional time for styling and breaks as needed.
Can you restore old family photos?
Yes, we offer digital restoration services for damaged or faded photographs, including color correction, scratch removal, and detail enhancement while preserving original character.
Do you offer seasonal portrait opportunities?
We host exclusive seasonal events like the Legacy Santa Adventure and Mud Pies & Memories sessions, each with unique themes and creative photography setups.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Lexington, SC, we serve Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Aiken, Charlotte, NC, and Augusta, GA with on-location and studio portrait options.
