Portrait Photography in Abbottabad
Studio portraits of individuals, families and groups, made with care and finished as prints. Portraits are the work the Zaidis family is best known for.
A portrait shows the person
Every person is photogenic. The artist’s work is to find the beauty that is already there, in the expression, the light and the quiet moment. A good portrait is not a mask. It is a reflection of the person inside.
We keep the background simple and the pose calm, so the attention stays on the face. A portrait without an emotional connection becomes dull, and that connection is what we work for.
Who we photograph
- Individuals, such as a student on graduation day.
- Babies and children, such as a first birthday portrait.
- Families and groups, formal and together.
- Couples. See our wedding couple portraits.
Portraits that last
A portrait is made to be printed and kept. The older it becomes, the more it is worth to the family it belongs to. We finish your portraits as prints. We do not sell soft copies of portraits, and we do not send portraits by mobile or WhatsApp.
Passport and visa photographs
- Passport photographs, all sizes: Rs. 800 for one set of 4 copies. A repeat order of the same photograph costs Rs. 300.
- Visa photographs: a small copy for email, 50 to 150 KB, is free.
- A high-resolution copy of a passport or visa photograph: Rs. 3,000.
Prices for portraits
How to read this list: choose one size. The price is for one portrait of that size, and a bigger portrait costs more. These are single portraits, not albums. The rates do not include frames.
For comparison, an A4 sheet is about 8 × 12 inches and an A3 sheet is about 12 × 16½ inches.
| Portrait size (inches) | About (cm) | At the studio | At your place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 × 10 | 20 × 25 | Rs. 4,000 | Not offered |
| 10 × 12 | 25 × 30 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| 12 × 16 | 30 × 40 | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 12,000 |
| 16 × 20 | 40 × 50 | Rs. 8,000 | Rs. 15,000 |
| 20 × 24 | 50 × 60 | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 24,000 |
| 24 × 30 | 60 × 75 | Rs. 16,000 | Rs. 30,000 |
| 30 × 40 | 75 × 100 | Rs. 26,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
| 40 × 50 | 100 × 125 | Rs. 51,000 | Rs. 100,000 |
Example: one 20 × 24 inch portrait made at the studio costs Rs. 11,000.
A portrait made at your place needs an appointment and costs about double, because of the photographer’s time and travel. Reprints of an existing portrait cost less. Please ask us.
How to book
We can book studio portraits by phone or online. For specialized work, an appointment gives the best results. A talk before the sitting helps both you and the photographer, so we can understand the type and taste you want.
Please call (0992) 334440 or email [email protected]. The studio is opposite GPO Cantt Bazar, Abbottabad. We are open Saturday to Thursday and closed on Fridays.
Common questions
Do you photograph children and babies?
Yes. Children and babies are part of our portrait work, including first birthday portraits.
Can we get our portraits on our phones or WhatsApp?
No. Portraits are made as prints. We do not sell soft copies of portraits, and we do not provide them by mobile or WhatsApp.
Do you make albums?
No. We make single portraits.
Are frames included?
No. The rates do not include frames.
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