PHOTO PORTRAIT EVENT
BOOK YOUR INDIVIDUAL or FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION WITH NOTED PHOTOGRAPHER RAY GAWLAK . . .
. . . RECEIVE A MOUNTED PRINT READY TO FRAME- and help keep art ALIVE in Downtown Meriden!
Ray Gawlak, noted local photographer, is returning to the location of his first studio (1968) which is now Gallery 53 at 53 Colony Street!
Mother's Day will be here soon! On the weekend of April 5 - 6 you can have an individual or family portrait (1 to 6 people) taken by professional photographer Ray Gawlak. For one low fee, you'll receive a mounted photograph ready for framing just in time for Mother's Day! All proceeds will benefit our "Elevate the Arts" Campaign for a new, much needed 4 story elevator. |
BOOK YOUR FAMILY PORTRAIT!
To book your Family Portrait, you choose your desired date and time from our online calendar. Then you will be redirected to the Gallery 53 website to choose the size of your print and enter your payment information.
1. CHOOSE YOUR DATE & TIME
Portrait Sittings with Ray Gawlak are available Friday, April 5th from 5:00 - 7:30 PM and Saturday, April 6th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Allow 1/2 hour for the sitting. To schedule, click your desired date on the calendar below:
2. CHOOSE YOUR SIZE . . .
This is an "artist choice" situation where Ray will select the best image to print and do retouching/finishing if needed. Prints will be mounted on styrene backing and protected with semi-matte spray. Choose from these sizes:
SIZE |
PRICE |
11" X 14" |
$90 |
16" X 20" |
$165 |
20" X 24" |
$250 |
ABOUT RAY GAWLAK . . .
Ray Gawlak opened his first photography studio in 1968. He has exhibited in numerous locales such as libraries, galleries, and the Phoenix Mutual headquarters in Hartford. He has been awarded prizes for entries in professional organizations and art competitions, including first prize for photography at the Pomperaug Woods Art of Experience Juried Art Show in 2015.
Throughout his career, Ray has done extensive sports, wedding, and portrait work. He specializes in outdoor and location portraiture, which he believes allows subjects to feel more at ease during the session as well as presenting a greater variety of lighting and posing opportunities. His extensive travels throughout the US, Europe, New Zealand, and Ecuador, have resulted in an amazing catalog of images - click here to see a recent exhibit highlighting a select group of photographs. |