207. Proper Portraits Founder, Anne Caroline Hill, on Creating Affordable and Beautiful Portraits

How'd She Do That?

Proper Portraits started like most businesses—creating a thoughtful solution for an unfulfilled need. Anne Caroline and her husband were looking for an affordable portrait option for their son to capture his personality at a young age. While they were (and are!) very interested in commissioning an oil portrait, they knew he was not at the right age to make such an investment. Hence, their portraiture search began, but they never found exactly what they were looking for. Anne Caroline has a background in art and graphic design, so she knew there must be a way to combine digital editing with hand artistry to produce something similar to what we had in mind. After multiple stylistic versions and variations, she and her loved the final result! They then began creating for friends and family, and in 2022 and launched the Proper Portraits website to create for anyone considering a custom and timeless portrait. Their team offers portraits for all ages and seasons of life, as well as your furry friends. While their process will never replace hand-drawn works of art, Proper Portraits is a thoughtful, attainable alternative with a quick turnaround.