Next Classically Couture Event coming May 17 & 18
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Next Classically Couture Event coming May 17 & 18 •
Our next Grace & Grit Classically Couture Event is being held May 17 & 18, 2025 with the stunning dresses shown at right. This experience is recommended for girls ages 10-16. Be part of something special and Show the World the Power of You!
Grace & Grit: A Fine Art Portrait Experience
At Pixels by Emily, we understand that the tween and early teen years are a delicate balance of strength and vulnerability. It’s a time of discovery—when the confidence of childhood meets the challenges of growing up. As emotions shift and self-doubt creeps in, it’s more important than ever to remind kids of their own power, resilience, and uniqueness.
Our Grace & Grit Fine Art Portrait Experience is more than just a photo session—it’s an empowering journey designed to uplift and celebrate each child as they navigate this incredible stage of life. Through elegant styling, fine art photography, and an environment filled with encouragement, we help them see themselves as they truly are: strong, radiant, and full of potential.
Grace & Grit Sessions
Every session is crafted to showcase both grace and grit—softness and strength, courage and individuality. It’s a moment just for them, captured forever in images that remind them they are worthy, powerful, and absolutely unforgettable.
Because confidence isn’t just about how you look—it’s about knowing your own worth. And that’s something every child deserves to see in themselves.
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Ages 6-16
Perfect for tweens and teens, this session features stunning rented couture where multiple kids have the chance to dress up and celebrate their confidence.
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Ages 6-16
These kids have big dreams. Together, we create a fantastical, imaginative, or dress-up fine art portrait session that captures their unique spirit and endless creativity.
Grace & Grit Session Pricing Information
Grace & Grit sessions are custom styled and photographed in the Pixels studio in Mahomet, IL. All props, clothing, and accessories incorporated into the sets are provided, so the only thing you need to bring is your child! Grace & Grit sessions are approximately 1 hour in length. However, for planning, our Classically Couture sessions include professional hair and makeup which takes 60-75 minutes, so that should be added to the one hour session length. No matter the type of GG session, the experience fee is $250. It is $350 for an individual Classically Couture session where we bring in a couture gown of your choosing for your own private session. All products are purchased separately. Portrait package prices start at $675 and each includes a combination of retouched digital files and printed art.
Supporting Your Child’s Self-Esteem
We recognize that many tweens and teens face challenges with self-esteem during these formative years. To support both parents and children, we’ve compiled a list of valuable national and local resources:
Family Resources:
YoungMinds – Self-Esteem Guide for Parents: Offers insights into the pressures affecting your child’s self-esteem and practical advice on providing support. (youngminds.org.uk)
Child Mind Institute – Confidence and Self-Esteem: Provides resources to help children build confidence, counter the effects of social media, and develop essential skills.
Mind – Confidence and Self-Esteem for 11-18 Year Olds: A guide for young people to understand confidence and self-esteem, factors that might affect them, and where to seek support.
Dove Self-Esteem Project – Resources for Parents: Materials to help parents discuss body image issues with teenagers, supporting them in navigating media influences and bullying.
By combining the transformative experience of our Grace & Grit sessions with these supportive resources, we aim to empower your child to embrace their true selves and navigate adolescence with confidence.