Excepting in the church, art has primarily been intended for domestic spaces. Portraits more than any other genre of art are literally linked to the environment in which they are seen. A portrait in a living room is a tribute to the subject’s importance within the family, just as a portrait of a founder of a company celebrates his or her contribution to that enterprise.

A portrait brings meaning to a space, transforming a wall into a story about the people who live there, lending gravitas and emotional depth to the home. Portraits, beyond being decorative works of art, ultimately become a visual heirloom being passed down through the generations, elegantly tying the past to the present, illustrating where a family has been, and defining whom they are. The portrait makes a space more beautiful and also entirely unique to that family.

Celebrate a legacy of your loved ones with a portrait by Nashville, Tennessee photographer, painter, artist William Branson III. Creating a portrait that is worthy of prominent display demands attention, forethought, artistry, and detail. William will take care of the little things and guide you through the big ones when creating the portrait of your dreams.