A Magneti® portrait in black and white
The Magneti® Portrait

An appointment in the gallery.
A photograph that takes shape.

An appointment guided by the authors. The portrait is chosen together and takes shape as a fine-art print. It is the atelier line Ritratti Senza Tempo®.

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Why a portrait

So many photographs, so few portraits.

A portrait asks for time, light
and an attentive eye.

What happens in the gallery

Ninety minutes with the authors.

A conversation, the light, and time to arrive at an image you recognise yourself in. Then the choice, together, and the print taking shape.

01

We welcome you into the gallery, unhurried. A coffee, a few words: that is where it begins.

02

Susanna and Marco work four hands together: gentle cues, a conversation, the right light.

03

Right after, in front of the images: we look at the selection and choose the photograph.

04

Format and finish: the photograph becomes a work to live with at home.

The brick arch of the Magneti® gallery, and beyond the window the black and white portraits on the walls

The portrait begins
with an encounter.

What to expect

The appointment.

Duration
About 90 minutes
When
Thursday to Sunday, by appointment
See the calendar
With whom
Susanna Iovene and Marco De Paolis, working together
Who comes
On your own, as a couple or as a family: the price is per work
Attire
Clean lines, dark or neutral colours
The works
One or more, chosen together right after the portrait
Every work
From XXS to XXL, framed, with the file of the printed image, web resolution
Reserving the date
€50 on confirmation, deducted in full from the work
Formats and prices
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In front of the camera

You only need to arrive.

The authors take care of the rest.

In the gallery
“I’m not photogenic.”
Many people say so when they arrive. Then the light and the conversation do the rest.
“I don’t know what to do with my hands.”
We show you, one gesture at a time, with small cues.
“I can’t smile on cue.”
The smile comes on its own, in conversation. And a portrait can be serious, too.
“I freeze in front of the camera.”
We begin with a coffee and a few words. After a while, the camera is forgotten.
“I arrived saying I’m not photogenic. Susanna and Marco brought out the best in me, with incredible patience.”
Alice V. · Portrait in the gallery
The voices

Those who've sat for us.

5.0 on Google
Print with passepartout: mother and child, a kiss Print with passepartout: portrait of a white-haired man in shirt and tie Print with passepartout: a little girl in a hat, sitting on a stool Print with passepartout: man with a bow tie and glasses Print with passepartout: female portrait in feathers Print with passepartout: portrait of a long-haired man Print with passepartout: child with blond curls Print with passepartout: a couple, he holds her from behind Print with passepartout: portrait of a smiling bearded man in a polo shirt Print with passepartout: puppy on a small table Print with passepartout: portrait of a woman with curly hair and a white shirt Print with passepartout: a couple embracing Print with passepartout: a smiling little girl with pigtails Print with passepartout: portrait of a man with round glasses and a black shirt
“A wonderful experience we'll carry in our hearts, reliving it every time we look at our ‘magnete'. Don't expect a photo service, but an immersive experience.”
Serena R. · Google
“A wonderful experience. A journey through time, a moment all our own. Marco and Susanna, two artists in their craft and in their soul.”
Noé G. · Google
“If you want to live a shooting experience and feel free to express yourself, this is the place. Truly professional and warm.”
Guido G. · Google
“Wonderful people, patient and truly professional: they put you at ease in every shot and situation. They do their work with incredible passion.”
Vanessa G. · Google
Business Portrait

The face of your work.

For professionals, founders and artists who want an image worthy of what they do: the website, LinkedIn, print, a cover.

From €450

Commission your business portrait
Business portrait: man with arms crossed Business portrait of a woman Business portrait of a man
Commission

Begin with your image.

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Would you rather ask a question first? Write to us on WhatsApp — we reply within the day.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to ask us.

How long does the appointment last?

About 90 minutes: the time for the portrait, the guided selection and choosing the format. Unhurried.

Do I need to know what to do during the portrait?

No, and that is the point: the journey is gently guided by Susanna and Marco. A few gentle directions, a conversation, and the time it needs. The portrait takes shape.

What is included in the commission?

The portrait in the gallery, the guided selection, the fine-art print in the format you choose, with passepartout, glass and frame, and the digital file of the printed image, web resolution, for personal use.

What should I wear?

Clean lines and dark or neutral colours work best in black and white. Better to avoid logos and bold patterns: we’ll sort out the rest together, in the gallery.

When do I choose the photograph?

Right after the portrait, in the same appointment: we look at the selection together with the authors and choose the image that will become the print.

When do I receive the work?

In about two weeks from the session. We write to you when it is ready: collect it at the gallery or have it shipped to your home.

Can I come with my partner, children or dog?

Yes. Couples, families and dogs too are welcome: the portrait also tells of our bonds. The price is per work, however many of you are in the portrait.

Is the frame included?

Yes: every work comes complete with passepartout, glass and frame. In the gallery you choose the format and the frame finish, according to the space the photograph will live in.

Do I also receive the digital file?

Yes: together with the print you receive the digital file of the printed image, web resolution, for personal use.

Do I receive all the files from the session?

We deliver the digital file, web resolution, of the chosen, printed image only: that is the photograph our entire post-production and printing work focuses on. The other shots from the encounter stay in our archive. Each additional print includes the file of its own image, web resolution.

Can I have the complete final selection?

Yes. At the end of the experience, you can choose the complete final selection, usually consisting of ten to fifteen photographs, in digital format. The same images are printed and bound in the Album. The complete selection is available for €500 with at least one framed work; files are supplied in web resolution.

Can I choose a larger format?

Yes. The collection runs from XXS to XXL — the M format, for example, measures 50×65 cm. The format is decided in the gallery, in front of the photograph.

Can I have professional make-up and hair?

Yes, on request: Diego Gazzola, a professional make-up artist and hairstylist, prepares you before the portrait and follows you with touch-ups throughout the appointment. The preparation takes about an hour and a half, costs €330, and you simply request it when you arrange your appointment.

How does the Gift Card work?

It is available digitally or in a case with a printed invitation and a personalisable message. It is valid for one year from purchase; whoever receives it arranges the appointment online.

Can I visit the gallery before commissioning?

Of course, gladly. The gallery opens for you — we are often away at events, so it is best to write or call before dropping by. The portrait is by appointment.

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