| A family portrait is a great way to | | | | they poured their lives into the family. A |
| commemorate a special occasion such as an | | | | personalized anniversary gift is infused with a |
| anniversary. Because of the enormity of pulling | | | | deeper level of meaning when it includes and |
| together a project such as a family portrait, | | | | efforts of every family member. It is a great idea |
| family portraits are generally done at times when | | | | for a 50th anniversary gift that each family |
| the whole family is going through an event | | | | member can take an equal part in and be equally |
| together, such as for a wedding or anniversary. | | | | as proud of. |
| Here is some more information to help you plan | | | | It takes a lot to pull a family together for a family |
| and execute your family portrait: | | | | portrait, especially if you come from a large |
| What Kind of Portrait | | | | family, however, keep in mind that the hassle of |
| A family photography portrait is a unique | | | | organizing and pulling it all together will be well |
| anniversary gift in and of itself. However you may | | | | worth the effort when the finish product is |
| want to look into having that family portrait | | | | presented to the people whose 50th wedding |
| transformed into an oil painting on canvas. While | | | | anniversary you are celebrating. |
| portraits are some of the most personalized | | | | What if Not All Family Members Can Get |
| anniversary gifts you can give, an oil painting adds | | | | Together |
| the elements of tradition and classical design to | | | | A family portrait captures a moment in time that |
| the family portrait. | | | | will invoke precious memories of the entire family |
| Many artists will take a photo and use oil paints to | | | | coming together at one time and in one place, |
| freehand an original oil paintings version. Some | | | | which is a rarity in today's busy world. A |
| may also take the photo and transfer it onto the | | | | personalized anniversary gift, such as a family |
| canvas before paining. Be careful of an artist who | | | | portrait can be done in more than one way. |
| must do this, however, as you want to find one | | | | However, if not all family members can be |
| with the trained eye and skill necessary to | | | | together for the portrait, it is fine to send in |
| capture the expressions and personalities of each | | | | several photos of your family members to your |
| person in the portrait. | | | | portrait artist. |
| When to Have it Done | | | | Keep in mind that a family portrait will most likely |
| Choose to have your portrait done or presented | | | | be a serious investment for any family. However, |
| at a special time for your family - a time when all | | | | for a 50th wedding anniversary gift, it may be |
| of your family will be together in celebration. A | | | | worth the cost to recognize the couple who has |
| 50th wedding anniversary is a milestone that not | | | | not only made it so far in their marriage, but also |
| many couples reach and is a great time to honor | | | | to appreciate all they've done for their family. The |
| the couple with a representation of all their | | | | family portrait will last for generations to come, |
| handwork, love and effort over the years as | | | | creating a keepsake and a legacy for your family. |