Connie Mintz

Certified Professional Photographer

Email: hello@mintzportraitstudio.com

Hi. I'm Connie, owner of Mintz Portrait Studio. I am located in downtown Vancouver, Washington. and serve Southwest Washington, Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas.

Your family portraits aren’t just about you — they are about your family's legacy, too. They are for the people that haven’t been born yet. Your future family will see how everyone looked, what they were wearing, and enjoy seeing their smiles and expressions. When your children get older and have their children, they are going to want to have these portraits to remember their loved ones. These portraits are a part of their legacy.

At Mintz Portrait Studio, we specialize in capturing your family's story, and creating beautiful legacy artwork. Portraits displayed in your home are reminders of your love for each other, and will live forever on your walls as masterpieces.

We care about our work and create each portrait with a true artist’s passion. Everything we offer for display is carefully chosen and crafted with life-long protection to enhance the beauty of your family portraits.

We look forward to being part of your story!

Why should we do a family portrait?

The gift of portraiture is a window back in time. It is a daily reminder to your children and family of how much they are loved.

Your children are growing fast. You can feel time flying by, and you wish you could freeze time and hold onto this precious moment in your family's life when you are all together. Don't let the years slip by without artwork on the walls of your home that captures those fleeting qualities and expressions that define this time in your children's lives. The gift of portraiture is a window back in time. It is a daily reminder to your children and family of how much they are loved.

No matter if your family is down the hall or across the globe, the only place a family is together forever in a portrait. When your children have children of their own, they will want to have these portraits to remember their loved ones. These portraits will be an important part of their - and your - family legacy.

So why choose Mintz Portrait Studio?

Mintz Portrait Studio specializes in creating fine art portraits which capture your family's love and natural connection in a timeless, yet contemporary fine art style. Displayed throughout your home, these stunning contemporary portraits, yet classic pieces of art will be tender reminders of what matters most, in a lasting visual legacy of love.

Inspired by the high standards of mid and early 20th century painters, we use the techniques of lighting and posing so often admired in classic artists such as Rembrandt. We aim to create family portraits rooted in this classical style that will undoubtedly withstand the test of time.

What should we wear?

We provide guidance to you and your family on what to wear. We encourage families to plan their attire for the greatest impact and for longevity. For this reason, we recommend classic clothing. Clothing trends can change but a classic outfit can endure the test of time.

What can I expect from our portrait session?

Your experience in our the studio will be fun and enjoyable for the whole family. We take a personal approach; we don't force smiles or make you feel rushed. With the magic of our approach to lighting, flattering posing, and artistry, you will finally have family portraits you will love, and be proud to share and display.

Our goal at Mintz Portrait Studio is to create portraits that your family will enjoy day after day, and which will always have a place in your home. All of our artwork is hand-crafted with high quality, archival materials, and are customized for you.

How long will our portrait session last?

We reserve two hours in the studio for your family's custom portrait experience. This allows time for changes of outfits and combinations of individual and group portraits.

Where are you located?

Mintz Portrait Studio is conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, Washington, at 300 E 13th St Suite 103, in the Prestige Plaza Building.

Connie and her team were amazing! Everything from preparing for the portrait session to purchasing was easy. I was provided with lots of information and help to make sure our clothing, hair, makeup etc would look great. The day was perfect. Connie was amazing with my three kids. They felt so comfortable with her and she got the most amazing photos of the kids and family. The process to preview the photos was a ton of fun. We got to go through all the photos and narrow them down to our favorites and discuss any edits. The entire process was easy, stress free, and a lot of fun. You will not be disappointed! – Shannon

Connie’s work is unique, vivid and beautiful. Our favorite part of our experience was to see our daughter blossom before our eyes. She grew in her beauty and grew in her confidence with Connie’s coaching throughout the entire session. –Mary O

Connie’s work is of exceptionally high quality. She is aware of so many extra details that make her portraits beautiful and unique. Connie was focused on bringing out my personality. I loved having the professional hair and makeup done! Connie is a master at giving clear instructions on how to pose so that the photos look great. Her lighting was perfect. Connie is genuinely interested in you and who you are, so she can capture your real personality. –Deb

I highly recommend Mintz Portrait Studio. Connie took our family portraits outdoors and spent time before the appointment scouting out the best spot and time of day to do the photo shoot. She also offered suggestions for coordinating our wardrobe and showed us some examples. During the photo shoot, she came up with some posing options that made the best of the light and location. Connie did a great job engaging my sons so they were relaxed in the pictures. I am very happy with our session and prints and recommend Connie for any of your portrait needs. – Kari F.

"Connie is a caring personable artist who takes great pride in her work and in pleasing her customer. She has a special quality with lighting and colors. My favorite part of the experience was getting into the moment and allowing it to be captured. We truly value her work and will enjoy our portraits for years to come!" –Joy B.

2019 International Photographic Competition (IPC)