Capturing Moments: Elevating portrait photography to an art form
Article written by JESSICA CHAPMAN for Neighbors of Stuart magazine, 2017, reprinted on the Dultmeier Photography website
Portrait photographer Diane Dultmeier has been taking photographs since she was 16. Growing up in Silver Lake, Kansas, she was on the staff of her high school newspaper and yearbook and went on to get a degree in photojournalism from the University of Kansas. She has worked as a newspaper, wedding and advertising photographer, but her true passion and the focus of her business for the past 20 years is taking portraits. "I really want my portraits to reflect the personal relationships and closeness of people and have them be comfortable and relaxed.” she says.
You will have the best Family Photo Session with Diane Dultmeier in Stuart, Florida
Diane has lived in Stuart for 25 years, is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and is the official photographer for Neighbors of Stuart magazine. She runs a full-service photography company, working with clients from concept to the delivery of finished portraits.
I work with my clients throughout the whole process, from planning clothing and the session location to producing the final products. If you want to make sure you end up with a beautiful portrait on your wall, you want someone like me who is going to follow through from start to finish.
Diane is passionate about exceeding her clients' expectations. She has a gallery where people can see her work and talk about their ideas with her.
I meet with clients ahead of time so we have a plan in place. We discuss all the details, from clothing to personalities to the feeling they want their portrait to have. When we meet at the location for the session, it's not stressful. Most people are surprised at how much fun it is and how quickly we get it done.
When it comes to inspiration, she gives credit to her uncle, Ron Dultmeier, who encouraged her to start her own business when she was in her 20s and even loaned her the money to get started. "He's a man of great character," says Diane, who also mentions a Stuart friend who had his own real estate business, Tom Hornaman, who is always there to encourage and advise her.
Just speak with Diane for a few minutes and you'll soon pick up on her professionalism and the dedication she has to her craft.
As we go through the process of creating portraits, I definitely feel a connection to my clients and their families and I very much enjoy getting to know their stories. I have clients that I've been photographing for 15 to 20 years. It's fun to see their kids grow up.
As far as goals, Diane is dedicated to continuing to improve as a photographer and stay current with trends. Another goal is to educate people on the benefits of choosing to have a professional photographer do your family portrait at least a few times throughout the years "I really believe in what I do.” she says.
I've had lots of people tell me they wish they had more portraits done over the years, especially when their kids were younger. No one has ever told me they regret having professional portraits created. Photographs are a way to revisit special times in your life and can even bring back the emotions and connections you felt at that time.
Diane uses a professional Nikon digital camera during her sessions. Afterwards she narrows down the images and creates a custom slide show. She invests lots of time in helping clients choose images and products that are a good fit for them. Most of her clients want at least one beautiful canvas wall portrait, in addition to other products such as prints, albums and storyboards. Depending what is ordered, the whole process can take four to 12 weeks, since everything is custom-designed for each family.
Why choose Dultmeier Photography? Diane says, "It's important to me to know that my clients love their finished portraits and are extremely happy with the experience.” And, guaranteed, she'll do whatever it takes to make that happen.
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For 20+ years as a family portrait specialist on Florida’s Treasure Coast, I have been known for relaxed portrait sessions at locations around Stuart, Palm City, Hutchinson Island, Hobe Sound, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and all areas in between. I am not like most photographers these days because I believe your family deserves to be celebrated each day, as part of your home decor. When you work with me, we will collaborate in creating Fine Art Portraits of your family, which will live on your walls or in a custom-designed album or folio box and be remembered as one of the best investments you have ever made. In addition to creating portraits for families, I create headshots and personal branding images for business use. To learn more, go the the Dultmeier Photography homepage.