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ATELIER ROYAL
Turn Any Photo Into a Royal Masterpiece
Fine Art Prints
Gallery Canvas
Worldwide Shipping
Bespoke portraits of people, couples, families and pets in the manner of the old masters, as a fine art print, a gallery canvas or a digital artwork.
The transformation
From everyday photo to timeless portrait.
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How it works
Royal portraits from your photo: people, couples, families and pets
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Upload Your Photo
Any clear photo from your phone will do, whether of one person, a couple, a family or a beloved pet.
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Choose Your Royal Style
Seven period styles, from the Royal Court to the Golden Age.
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We Create Your Masterpiece
Your portrait is composed in the style you chose, and you see it before you pay.
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Choose Digital, Fine Art Print or Canvas
Check out securely with Shopify. We prepare your print at full resolution and deliver it worldwide.
For the finest portrait
- Face clearly visible
- Good lighting
- No heavy filters
- High-quality photo recommended
For pets
- Eyes and both ears in view
- Taken at your pet's eye level
The styles
Seven ways to be remembered
Each style draws on a tradition of European portraiture. Choose one now. You can always try another before you order.
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Royal Court, Create in this style
Velvet, ermine and gold: the full ceremony of a court portrait, lit as if by candlelight.
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Noble Lady, Create in this style
Silks, pearls and a gentle light, in the refined spirit of eighteenth-century portraiture.
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Duke & Duchess, Create in this style
Brocades, jewels and a composed, confident pose: nobility at its most assured.
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Military Commander, Create in this style
A braided uniform, gilded epaulettes and a heroic stance, in the tradition of the great officer portraits.
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Palace Portrait, Create in this style
Marble columns, heavy drapery and gilded interiors: a portrait set within the grandeur of a palace.
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Golden Age, Create in this style
Deep shadow and luminous light, in the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age masters.
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Aristocratic Estate, Create in this style
An open landscape, a country house in the distance and the easy elegance of the English country portrait.
Formats
Three ways to keep your portrait
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Digital Artwork
High-resolution artwork, by email
- 2:3 portrait format
- Secure download link, valid for 30 days
- For personal use
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Gifts
The gift they will never forget.
- For the person who has everything.
- A gift nobody expects.
- Turn a favorite photo into an heirloom.
- Sending it as a gift? Ship it straight to them by entering their address at checkout.
- Short on time? The Digital Artwork arrives by email: a perfect last-minute surprise.
Occasions
Anniversary
Your story, framed for the years ahead.
Wedding
A portrait of the newlyweds, worthy of the day.
Birthday
A birthday they will talk about for years.
Pet lover
The portrait their companion always deserved.
Parents
For Mother's Day, Father's Day, or just because.
Grandparents
The whole family, gathered in one heirloom.
Christmas
The gift that stays on the wall long after the season.
Valentine's Day
A declaration of love, fit for a palace.
In memory
A gentle way to keep someone close.
The atelier
Modern portraits, made timeless
Atelier Royal is a contemporary portrait atelier inspired by the great tradition of European portraiture: the candlelight of the Dutch masters, the poise of the court painters, the silks and velvets of the salons.
We bring that visual language to the people and animals you love. Every portrait begins with your photo and ends as a finished work: composed in a period style, refined in every detail, prepared at full print resolution for the size you choose, and printed to order.
Composition
Poses, light and setting drawn from centuries of portraiture.
Detail
Faces, fur, fabric and jewels refined for close viewing.
Finishing
Prepared at 300 pixels per inch for your exact size.
Printing
Printed to order and delivered worldwide.
Questions
Before you commission
What type of photo should I upload?
A clear, well-lit photo where the face is easy to see gives the finest portrait. Avoid heavy filters, sunglasses and strong shadows across the face. For pets, choose a photo taken at their eye level, with the eyes and both ears in view.
We accept JPG, PNG, HEIC and WebP files up to 25 MB, at least 768 pixels on the shortest side. After you upload, we check your photo and tell you if a sharper or brighter one would give a better result.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes. A photo from a recent smartphone is ideal, and iPhone photos in HEIC format are accepted. For the best detail, use the original photo from your library rather than a screenshot or a picture forwarded through a messaging app, which are often compressed.
Can you create portraits of pets?
Yes. Dogs, cats and other companions make wonderful royal portraits, and you can also choose Person + Pet to appear together with yours. Styles such as Military Commander and Royal Court are favorites for dogs.
Can I create a couple or family portrait?
Yes. Choose Couple for two partners or Family for three or four. You can upload one photo with everyone together, or up to four separate photos. A portrait currently includes up to four sitters.
Please make sure you have permission to use the photo of everyone shown. We ask you to confirm this before uploading.
What happens if I don't like the first portrait?
You see your portrait before you pay, and you only order the one you love. Your first preview is free, and you can try again up to 3 times for each portrait, with the same style or another one. You can also start again with a different photo, which comes with its own free preview.
Prints and canvases are made to order from the portrait you approve, so an order can't be cancelled or changed once it is placed. Take your time with the preview, and check your delivery address before you pay.
What is the difference between a fine art print and a canvas?
The Fine Art Print is printed on 250 gsm archival matte paper, without optical brighteners, and delivered unframed, ready for a frame of your choice. It looks lovely behind glass on a gallery wall. Sizes: 8 × 10, 12 × 16, 18 × 24 and 24 × 36 in.
The Gallery Canvas is printed on cotton-polyester canvas and stretched over a 4 cm (1.6 in) wooden frame with mirrored edges. It arrives with a mounting kit, ready to hang, with no frame needed. Sizes: 12 × 16, 16 × 20, 18 × 24 and 24 × 36 in.
Become Part of History
Your photo is all it takes. See your portrait before you pay.