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Photo Art by kathrinfederer.ch

NOW BOOKING • 2 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Commissioned Artwork

Twice a year, I open two spots for individual commissions. I transform your photos into a personal work of art in my visual language—centered on an animal, a home, or a place that means something to you.

YOUR PHOTO

Cat in Fern

THE ARTWORK

Most of my work originates from my own idea. A commissioned piece begins with your wishes – and with your photos.

When your dog is the subject, the result isn't a pet portrait in the conventional sense. I develop a unique composition in my own visual language, where your animal becomes part of a new world. That's precisely the difference.

HOW IT WORKS

What matters here

It's not just the subject matter that matters, but the story you connect with it. It's not about an ordinary portrait, but a personal work of art.

THIS WORKS

A single motif, with space around it.

Something specific: this dog, this house, this path

A story that connects you to it

Photos you own or have permission to use for the commission

THIS DOESN'T

Multiple motifs in a single image

Wide scenes and panoramas

Blurry, overexposed, or pixelated photos

AI-generated source images

Process

01

Inquiry with photos

You sumit the form along with your photos. I'll review the material before we talk. There is no cost or obligation.

02

Briefing

If I can develop a coherent concept from your photos, we'll discuss the subject and what it means to you. We'll then agree on a final price and timeframe.

03

Concept and approval

You will receive a brief  written description and a rough sketch. Once you approve the concept, half of the agreed amount is due.

04

Elaboration and corrections

I then create the final artwork. I usually allow two to three weeks for this. This includes two rounds of revisions for details; the approved concept remains the foundation.

05

Delivery

After final approval and receipt of the remaining balance, you receive the high-resolution file with a license for personal use. You may arrange the printing yourself, or I can provide a separate quote.

INVESTMENT

from $750

Included are the concept development, digital creation, and a high-resolution file licensed for private use. You will receive the binding total price and timeframe after your photos have been reviewed – before you make a decision.

Printing and framing are not included and will be offered separately upon request.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Good to know

PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL

I handle your photos and the story behind them with complete confidentiality. I use them only to review your inquiry and—if we agree to proceed—to create your artwork. Neither your source photos nor the finished piece will be published or used for any other purpose without your explicit permission.

SEND AN INQUIRY

No payment is due at this time. I personally review every request.

At least one image and no more than ten. JPG or PNG.

The form is open until November 30, 2026, and will then close automatically.
The next window opens at the end of March 2027.

ALSO

Image editing of your own photos is a separate service, charged per image and only accepted selectively. Write to me and I'll tell you what's involved.

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