“William is a classic artist that sees your portrait that will be an ageless stamp...transcending the in-style of the time.  This is far from a photo style portrait...this is ART.  The depth and detail of my daughter's portrait is astounding.  We are currently hanging the portrait at the end of a hall but can't wait to hang it in the living room and eventually the dining room of our daughter's home!

- Deborah

 

“There really is no comparison to other artists. Bill has a talent that is both artistic and comprehensive. He captures the entire person with the right surroundings, lighting, symmetry, and personality. If you view just a few samples of his work, you will understand that he has crafted a skill that is beyond expectations!”

- I.J.

 

"Thank you so much for a fabulous portrait of our daughter - our only daughter! We will certainly admire this portrait all of our lives."

- K.P.

 

"Having the very fortunate opportunity to work with Bill has been such an amazing experience. From our first chat on the phone, to our meetings and sessions together, working with the genius that is William Branson, III has been quite a blessing. Having Lainey's portrait hanging in our home evokes of feeling of pride and joy, as it will serve as a reminder of how precious her little face was at the age of four. He captured the very essence of her, from her curly red locks, her pouty smile, her soft little hands, to the tips of her little toenails. He has encapsulated for us a step back in time that we will forever treasure. The method by which he worked with Lainey to get her to follow his lead was astounding to watch. He spoke with such a gentle tone that made her feel comfortable and relaxed. In doing so, he was able to capture that perfect little "Mona Lisa Smile" with his tender voice and calming nature. It was a magical experience to witness.  

I will have Bill create portraits of my other girls, as well. Having three of his masterpieces hanging in our home will be the greatest blessing, and I'm so looking forward to working with him again!"

- Lynne

 

“Mr. Branson,
I am thrilled with the portrait you are doing of Tracy & Sydney. It has been very exciting for us to watch as you took our life and portray it beautifully with a painting. Your ability to perfectly capture the moments and bond between Tracy & Sydney is amazing. I really appreciate all of the time and effort you have put into making this come true and exceed all of my expectations. I can’t wait to see the final product and will treasure it for the rest of my life.”

- Charlie A.

  

“Well, I knew that we would love our portrait but we literally fall more in love with it each day. Actually, the first day, we had cricks in our necks looking at it so much. It has totally changed our home bringing in such warmth and such an endearing feel of love and family. I can’t exactly explain it! … I won’t ever be able to thank you enough for this portrait… It certainly will keep these two grandparents alive for many more years having their grandchildren right beside them!”

-Carol M.

 

 "I contacted William with a special vision to honor our family's ancestry with a portrait. Your elegant style of portraiture seamlessly linked our past family history with the present day."

- N.W.

 

“Dear William,
I wanted to write you and let you know how beautiful the portrait is. It turned out fabulous and what I love about it the most, is it looks just like her—Her eyes follow me all around the room. Thursday night we will have friends over to view it and join in our excitement!! I cried when saw it!! Thank you for your hard work.”

- Nan M.

 

"Thank you for capturing the totality of the love felt for my beautiful baby girl in my beautiful portrait. Your work is exquisite and unmatched. We will have this forever...to enjoy together for my lifetime and then for her to share with her children some day and their children. This is timeless. I am grateful for the gift of your eye and your talent and so fortunate to have found you to put this love onto a portrait. My deepest appreciation for you Bill."

- C.O.

 

“Dear William,
It has been a pleasure from the beginning to end. You made this such a wonderful experience. And you have given our family a portrait to treasure for generations.”

- Bruce & Carol C.

  

“Dear Mr. Branson,
My portrait is absolutely beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing your talent with me. It hangs in my living room for everyone to see! You made the portrait experience very relaxed and enjoyable. I will be sure to tell everyone I know about your talent. Thank you again for your time and quality service.”

- Molly S.

 

“Dear Mr. Branson,
Our family truly enjoys the portraiture we proudly display in our living room. It no longer is the room we rarely use, but now our favorite sitting room. This truly is our best investment for our enjoyment. Thank you.”

- Sylvia, John, and AJ F.

 

“Dear Bill & Dianne,
It was such a pleasure to meet you, be with you and work with you. Forrest, Clotilde, and I thoroughly enjoyed the process from shooting, to viewing and selecting. Everything we set out to capture flowed so smoothly, that it gave me the feeling God was pleased with our endeavor; it was almost uncanny how we all seemed to bond. Dianne, you and I seem like “2 peas in a pod” on a lot of levels. The children took to you, Bill, with such ease, because you enthusiasm is magnetic and your skillfulness made them like clay in your hands. You won them over with your genuineness and competence. It was an ultimate compliment, Bill, when you said you felt like you were with Anna & William [his own children].

 

I loved how Forrest and Clotilde stayed involved in the process. I believe they appreciate what an extraordinary lifetime opportunity it is to have this grand period in our lives immortalized through your work. I also believe it reminded them of how deeply Brian and I love them. We have no doubts that the portraits will be valid treasures that will bring us and others much joy. 

 

The only drawback to the process going so well is our time together was cut short! Forrest and I were a little sad to have it come to an end…we truly feel like we started a friendship and would like to see you again. Although Brian wasn’t with us much, he feels the same. Thanks for taking us on. We are changed for having met you!”

- The DeMarias

 

“Dear Mr. Branson,
Thank you so much for our beautiful portrait of Madeline. While it sounds cliché, words truly cannot describe how grateful we are to you and Wendy for how thankful we are that we brought her to you to make her portrait. Not a day passes that we do not admire it and smile. Thank you for your guidance and patience along the way. You made it a wonderful experience for us. Madeline continues to grow and change everyday, but what a blessing to have captured her chubby face, arms, and feet exactly as they looked many years ago. Her portrait is truly priceless to us. We look forward to meeting you again when Harrison is almost 4.”

- Theresa & Steve C.

 

“Dear William,
Thank you so much for the beautiful portrait of Frances. Your work is beyond description! This will be a treasured family heirloom. I look forward to working with you again in the future for our little boys’ portrait.”

- Charles & Valerie M.