Custom Lockets
Custom Heirloom Lockets are officially here — and preorders are now open.
Every piece will be handcrafted and delivered in time for Mother’s Day.
Every piece will be handcrafted and delivered in time for Mother’s Day.
Each locket is designed to hold one of your favorite heirloom portraits. We print the image for you, carefully place it inside, and finish the piece with optional engraving. It arrives beautifully packaged, ready to gift and ready to wear.
Simple. Personal. Timeless.
A keepsake meant to be treasured for generations.
A keepsake meant to be treasured for generations.
✨ Available for two weeks only ✨
Locket Styles:
14k Gold Filled 2-Photo Locket - $450 + tax
14k Gold Filled 4-Photo Locket - $490 + tax
14k Gold Filled Mini Locket - $350 + tax
Each Locket Includes:
14k Gold Filled Locket on a 18" double rope chain.
Your chosen heirloom portrait, professionally printed and inserted
Optional custom engraving
Ready-to-gift packaging
Not Just for Moms
While these make an unforgettable Mother’s Day gift, they are just as meaningful for little ones.
The mini size is especially sweet — delicate, classic, and perfect for holding a photo of a parent, sibling, or grandparent close to their heart. It’s the kind of piece that becomes part of them… something they’ll never want to take off.
Don’t Have an Heirloom Portrait Yet?
There is still time!
New Heirloom Portrait dates have been added to the calendar in February and March, and portraits created during those sessions can be included in your locket. Detailed information on Heirloom Portrait Commissions can be found at the bottom of this page.
If you’ve been meaning to schedule heirloom portraits, this is the perfect reason.
Past clients are also welcome to choose a favorite image from their previous heirloom session for their locket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I’ve had Heirloom Portraits taken but haven’t received my final gallery yet?
You can absolutely still preorder your locket. Once your gallery is ready, you’ll choose the image you’d like included.
You can absolutely still preorder your locket. Once your gallery is ready, you’ll choose the image you’d like included.
Can I change the photos in the future?
Yes. If your family is growing or you want to update an image later on, we can reprint and reassemble your locket for a small fee.
Yes. If your family is growing or you want to update an image later on, we can reprint and reassemble your locket for a small fee.
What if I have more locket spaces than children?
A sibling photo, a parent, a grandparent, or even a beloved pet makes a beautiful addition. Some families also choose to leave one space a soft, classic white.
A sibling photo, a parent, a grandparent, or even a beloved pet makes a beautiful addition. Some families also choose to leave one space a soft, classic white.
Natalie Thompson Heirlooms
A START-TO-FINISH HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
Each piece is designed to live beautifully in your home, not on a hard drive.
More than a Photo Session
An heirloom portrait is not simply a photo session—it is a finished work of art. From our first conversation to the final framed piece on your wall, every detail is approached with intention and care. The photography is only one part of the process; the true result is the artwork itself.
AUGUSTA'S ONLY BORN & RAISED LICENSED PHOTOGRAPHER
I fell in love with heirloom portraits for the same reason you probably did—they feel like legacy. Through the Born & Raised Certification program, I trained under Anna Claire Collier, founder of Born & Raised Studio in Auburn, Alabama, and completed an in-depth review process to ensure my work meets the highest standards. I’m proud to be chosen to represent my area as part of this collaborative, nationally recognized program committed to delivering timeless, trusted portraits across the U.S.
The Heirloom Portrait
Heirloom portraits are formal, child-centered works of art inspired by traditional portraiture. They are intentionally simple, timeless in design, and created to age beautifully in your home.
Each portrait is carefully styled, thoughtfully composed, and meticulously finished to feel as though it has always been part of your family’s story.
Heirloom Portraits are designed for children who are 8 months (or sitting independently), and up. They are printed using museum-quality processes and finished with classic framing to best compliment the portrait.
The Comission Process
Families receive a private photo session for each child being photographed. Upon arriving to your appointment, we will have a curated wardrobe available for your child (if needed).
Once your child/children are dressed, we will begin the session. We will be sure to establish trust before we start taking pictures. I am comfortable with children of all temperaments and will find just the right way to connect with yours! You can expect your appointment to last 15-30 minutes.
From wardrobe guidance to final artwork placement, every step is considered, resulting in portraits that feel deeply personal, refined, and truly heirloom-worthy.
I accept a limited number of heirloom commissions each month to ensure every piece receives the care it deserves.
After the Session
Your curated proofing gallery from which you will select your favorite images will be delivered to you for viewing within 1 week of your portrait session. Once you have selected your 3 favorite images in the proofing gallery, they will be edited in detail in both color and black & white and returned to you within 3 weeks. Additional images may be selected and edited for an additional fee.
What's Included
Private portrait session
Complimentary wardrobe and bow options
Curated online gallery of watermarked proofs
Detailed editing of your final selections
3 high resolution digital images in both color and black & white
Personal ordering consultation
*Prints and custom framing are sold separately.
Investment
Pricing per family
Recommended ages from 6m - 12 years
$475 for the first child
$400 per additional sibling photographed the same day
includes 3 high resolution digital images in both color and black & white.
Additional photos may be selected for a detailed edit for an additional fee.
Sibling Portraits
+$200
Add-on Sibling Portraits Policy:
Please know that individual portraits are our primary focus. I do my best to provide wonderful sibling portraits after individual portraits are photographed, but they are never a guarantee.
Prints
Prints are available for purchase separately through your online gallery. Fine Art & Deckled Prints are printed on beautiful archival papers that are museum-quality, 100% cotton, and acid free. These papers have a gorgeous texture to them, are resistant to yellowing and fading, and will last a lifetime. Deckled prints have carefully hand-torn edges that add a beautiful softness to classic portraits. It is my hope that your timeless portraits will be displayed in your home as art and treasured for generations!
Custom Composites
A Composite Portrait is a combination of multiple vignetted photos in one print. Composites are custom-designed and may contain multiple images of one child or single images of siblings.
*Composite Prints purchased separately
