Exclusively for Melanie Murphy of By Invitation Only and her clients’
Surprise 50th Anniversary Party
on Friday, April 4th, 2025
Proposal for Live Guest Portrait Services
Hello Melanie and friends,
I believe you will find live portraits to be a fun experience and thoughtful favor for your guests. I am thrilled to be considered to paint portraits for your Parent’s 50th Anniversary Party! With the Portrait Bar option I’ve detailed below, each of your guests will pose for a quick photo and many of the portraits will be ready to pick up at the end of the evening.
I hope you find that live guest portraits will speak to your personal aesthetic taste and provide a joyful, classical experience for your guests. I’m always happy to jump on a phone call to clarify any of the information or talk new ideas.
Prepared on January 31st, 2025
Options for your Live Guest Portraits
Please note that 1 guest counts for 1 portrait - one 6”x9” painting can have up to 3 Adult guests
OPTION 1:
- Abstract portraits for up to 75 Guests
- Up to 4 hours of portrait service
- I will take photos of your guests and paint portraits in between
- Many paintings will be ready at the end of the evening
- Unfinished portraits will be mailed to you in one package
$2500
Abstract Portraits
OPTION 2:
- Abstract portraits for up to 100 Guests
- Up to 5 hours of portrait service
- I will take photos of your guests and paint portraits in between
- Many of the paintings will be ready at the end of the evening
- Second set-up location is included (e.g. separate cocktail area if needed)
- Unfinished portraits will be mailed to you in one package
$3000
Detailed Portraits
Option 3:
- Detailed Portraits of all 100 guests
- Everything from Option 2
- Portraits mailed directly to your guests
$3550
All Portrait Bar options include:
6" x 9" archival watercolor paper, ink and paints
Your chosen color theme as part of the background accent
Custom, stamped text for each portrait
A detailed 9x12 Anniversary portrait of the couple
A bag or envelope for each painting
Travel to a Columbia location
Optional Add-Ons:
Assistant - Having an assistant will allow time for more portraits to be ready at the end of the evening. $175
Display upgrades to include matting and/or frames.
Direct mailing to guests, if not otherwise noted.
Custom watercolor design. Included with Detailed Portraits. Starts at $250 as add-on.
Every Portrait Experience is Unique
Detailed Faces
Abstract Faces
Kind words from clients
Julianne Sojourner - Floral Designer in South Carolina
Jamie Peterson and her team did a beautiful job at my daughter’s wedding this summer painting abstract portraits of our guests. Her portrait bar was attractive and approachable and created a little excitement for our friends and family. It was fun to watch them strike a quick pose and then receive a lovely keepsake of Ellis and Hank’s wedding.
Jamie was a dream to work with; professional, prompt and quick to respond to every question. As a floral designer and wedding stylist, I had admired her work for years and knew I would want to include her talents for my own daughter’s wedding reception.
Ready to Reserve your Live Painting Services?
If you see an Option above that works for your event, please complete the Acceptance Form.
A deposit of $1500 will reserve your date. A contract is required to be fully booked. You will have a 48 hour grace period after you receive a contract to cancel for a full refund.
Proposal Acceptance Form
This is not a binding contract
Would you like more Options?
Absolutely! Let Melanie or me know how to tailor your art experience to perfection.
Thank you for considering me to be your live painter. I would love to knock some artwork out of the park for you and help you celebrate your family and friends while they help celebrate you!
Most sincerely, Jamie
202-768-2662
