Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Portrait Photography in Gainesville, FL
Footstone Photography is a premier portrait studio dedicated to creating timeless, artistic photographs that celebrate the essence of family, milestones, and special moments. With over 15 years of experience, our team specializes in capturing the unique stories of families, seniors, and couples through meticulously crafted sessions. Our services extend beyond traditional photography, offering personalized design consultations, custom wall portraits, and heirloom-quality albums designed to last generations. We operate from our studio in Alachua, Florida, and frequently serve clients in Gainesville, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Orlando, and beyond. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our international reach, with destination shoots available across Brazil, Italy, Spain, and Scotland. Every session begins with a design consultation to align with clients' aesthetic preferences, followed by a curated viewing and ordering appointment, and concludes with professional installation of finished artwork.Our team's expertise in lighting, composition, and storytelling ensures that every photograph transcends mere images to become cherished family legacies. We pride ourselves on treating every client as family, offering a seamless experience from initial consultation to final delivery. Our investment packages start at $1,200 for portrait sessions and $3,500 for wedding collections, with flexible options to accommodate diverse needs. Footstone Photography's dedication to quality is evident in our use of archival materials, handcrafted Italian albums, and professional-grade printing processes that guarantee longevity and visual impact.
Services
Wedding Photography
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Portraits
Commercial Photography
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in professional portrait photography
- Our team offers personalized design consultations and home installations
- We serve clients internationally across five continents
- We provide handcrafted Italian albums and archival-quality wall portraits
- Our investment packages include flexible product credits
What people say
Pure art
Best of the best
Trust and easy to work with
Unforgettable experience
Exquisitely beautiful portraits
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures your special day with artistic precision and emotional depth. We document ceremonies and receptions while guiding couples through pre-wedding consultations and post-event album design. Every collection includes high-resolution digital images, professional editing, and access to our heirloom album creation process. Our team's expertise ensures seamless coverage of both intimate moments and grand celebrations.
Newborn Photography
Specializing in capturing precious early moments, our newborn sessions prioritize safety and comfort while creating timeless images. We work with parents to incorporate personal elements like heirlooms or themed props, offering both studio and in-home options. Each session includes wardrobe guidance, posing assistance, and multiple print-ready digital files with professional retouching included.
Family Portraits
Our family portrait service documents relationships across generations through carefully composed images that reflect your unique dynamics. The process begins with a design consultation to understand your home decor and storytelling goals, followed by location selection and wardrobe coordination. We offer both traditional studio sessions and lifestyle shoots at meaningful locations of your choice.
Commercial Photography
We create professional commercial imagery that elevates brands through strategic visual storytelling. Our service includes pre-shoot planning sessions to understand brand identity, location scouting, and styling direction. Clients receive high-resolution images optimized for both print and digital platforms, with optional branding consultation included in premium packages.
The Blessing Session
This unique service combines photography with meaningful family storytelling through spoken blessings. We conduct pre-session interviews to capture heartfelt messages that are then incorporated into the photographic experience. The investment includes a documentary-style video, printed blessings in custom albums, and wall portraits featuring selected words of affirmation.
People
Paul Privette
Photographer & Co-Founder
Award-winning photographer with 15+ years experience creating timeless portraits. Specializes in capturing emotional moments and developing the Blessing concept that combines photography with family storytelling.
Kristin Privette
Creative Director & Co-Founder
Creative visionary behind Footstone's client experience. Oversees design consultations and album curation while co-developing the Blessing session concept that has become central to the studio's philosophy.
Questions
What locations do you photograph?
We photograph in our Alachua studio, local areas including Gainesville and Jacksonville, and travel internationally to destinations like Italy and Brazil.
What's included in a portrait session?
Sessions include a design consultation, location selection, wardrobe guidance, and professional installation of finished artwork with product credits starting at $900.
How long does the process take?
The complete process takes 4-6 weeks from initial consultation to final artwork installation, with viewing appointments scheduled about a week after sessions.
What makes your service unique?
We combine technical expertise with emotional storytelling through our Blessing sessions and offer full-service installation of archival-quality portraits.
Do you offer international travel?
Yes, we regularly photograph weddings and portraits in Europe, South America, and other international destinations with advance planning.
What's the Blessing session concept?
The Blessing combines photography with meaningful family storytelling through pre-recorded spoken messages that become part of the photographic experience.
