Business Details
41 Years
experience
Timeless Family & Senior Portraits in Roswell, GA
Carolyn Whitmore Studio & Gallery is a second-generation portrait photography studio founded in 1985 by Carolyn Whitmore and now led by her daughter, Susan Whitmore. With over 20 years of professional experience and a B.A. in Art and Art History, Susan draws inspiration from classical artists like Sargent and Rembrandt to create timeless portraits. Our studio, located in Historic Roswell's Victorian-style 'President's House,' specializes in family, senior, child, newborn, maternity, and pet portraits that capture life's fleeting moments.We guarantee 100% client satisfaction and offer on-location shoots in clients' homes or cherished personal spaces. Our work combines technical precision with artistic vision to produce heirloom-quality portraits designed to be cherished for generations.
Services
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Child Portraits
Newborn Portraits
Maternity Portraits
Pet Portraits
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of professional photography experience with classical artistic training
- Our second-generation studio combines legacy techniques with modern innovation
- We guarantee 100% client satisfaction with every portrait session
- We provide on-location photography in clients' homes or preferred personal spaces
- Our work is inspired by master painters like Rembrandt and Sargent for timeless results
What people say
Wonderful experience
Beyond happy
Dreams come true
Treasured moments
Enchanting way
Services
Family Portraits
Our family portraits capture multi-generational connections with timeless elegance. Using classical lighting techniques and artistic composition, we create heirloom-quality images that preserve your family's legacy. Sessions can be conducted in our Historic Roswell studio or at your preferred location, ensuring authentic moments that reflect your unique story.
Senior Portraits
Senior portraits celebrate academic milestones with sophisticated style. Our sessions combine modern trends with classic portraiture techniques to highlight each graduate's individuality. The studio offers extensive wardrobe styling options and location flexibility, including on-campus settings, to create personalized images that mark this important life transition.
Newborn Portraits
Newborn sessions prioritize safety while capturing delicate details and natural interactions. Our experienced photographers use specialized posing techniques and props to create soft, timeless images. With quick turnaround times and minimal disruption to baby's routine, these portraits preserve fleeting early moments with artistic sensitivity and technical precision.
Pet Portraits
Pet portraits capture beloved companions with the same artistic approach as human subjects. Our photographers understand animal behavior to create natural, expressive images. Sessions accommodate special props and locations to reflect each pet's personality, resulting in custom artwork that honors these cherished family members.
Maternity Portraits
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty of pregnancy through elegant, artistic compositions. We use specialized posing techniques that highlight the natural glow of expectant mothers while maintaining comfort throughout the session. These portraits create lasting memories of this transformative life stage with soft, timeless aesthetics.
People
Susan Whitmore
Owner & Lead Photographer
Second-generation photographer with 20+ years of experience, B.A. in Art and Art History. Specializes in timeless portraiture inspired by classical masters. Leads sessions with technical expertise and artistic vision to create heirloom-quality images.
Carolyn Whitmore
Founder
Established the studio in 1985, pioneering the signature Southern-style portrait approach. Now semi-retired, her artistic legacy continues through her daughter Susan. Known for legendary shooting style and creating the studio's distinctive aesthetic.
Questions
What types of portrait sessions do you offer?
We specialize in family, senior, child, newborn, maternity, and pet portraits using both studio and on-location settings.
Can photo sessions be done at my home?
Yes, we offer on-location photography in clients' homes or any location meaningful to their family story.
How long has the studio been in business?
Carolyn Whitmore Studio and Gallery has been creating portraits since 1985, now in its second generation of ownership.
Do you guarantee client satisfaction?
We stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all portrait sessions and final products.
What inspires your photography style?
Our work draws from classical painting techniques by artists like Rembrandt and Sargent, combined with modern photographic approaches.
