Creating Future Antiques
These are more than beautiful portraits—they are works of art created to become part of your family's legacy.
Each portrait is carefully finished using museum-quality materials and thoughtfully paired with handcrafted framing to complement your home. Whether displayed as a single statement piece or collected over the years into a growing gallery wall, every commission is designed with timelessness in mind.
Long after childhood has passed, these portraits will remain—quietly telling your family's story and becoming some of the most meaningful pieces in your home.
The Signature Composite Portrait
The Signature Composite Portrait is the hallmark of my work and the piece that has become synonymous with Emilie Stauffer Heirlooms.
Created by thoughtfully blending multiple individually photographed poses into a single, seamless work of art, each portrait celebrates the curiosity, personality, and wonder of childhood in a way that a single photograph simply cannot. Every expression, gesture, and carefully crafted detail is intentionally composed to create a timeless portrait that feels both classic and unmistakably unique.
More than a portrait, each piece becomes a visual story—capturing fleeting moments, subtle expressions, and the essence of your child in a way that unfolds with every glance. It is a storytelling heirloom, preserving not just how your child looked, but who they were in this season of life.
These portraits require meticulous artistry long after the session has ended, resulting in a one-of-a-kind heirloom designed to become the centerpiece of your home and a treasured part of your family's legacy for generations.
Tabletop Frames
My new Heirloom Frame Collection features timeless tabletop frames, including pieces handcrafted and hand-painted in Florence, Italy. Paired with archival quality prints, my new line of tabletop frames is designed to bring your most treasured memories into the heart of your home, where you can enjoy them every single day.