Custom People Portraits — The Most Personal Gift You Can Give

There are gifts, and then there are gifts people never forget. A custom people portrait canvas is in that second category. Whether it's a couple on their wedding day, a family photo from last Christmas, or mates on a trip they'll talk about for years — turning that photo into wall art says something no greeting card ever could.

At Memorii Studio, we create custom canvas portraits of families, couples, friends, and individuals from your photos. You send us the photo, we create the artwork, you approve it before anything goes to print, and we ship worldwide from Australia. Simple as that.

Who Gets a People Portrait Made?

The honest answer is — everyone. But here's who we see ordering most:

• Couples — anniversaries, Valentine's Day, just because. A portrait of the two of them in our watercolour splash style is one of the most romantic gifts we make.
• Families — that family photo you love but it's just sitting on your phone. Turn it into something you actually hang on the wall.
• Wedding gifts — a custom portrait of the bride and groom is one of the most thoughtful wedding gifts going. Unique, personal, and lasts forever.
• Milestone birthdays — 30th, 40th, 50th — a portrait is a serious gift for a serious occasion.
• Friends — a group photo from a trip, a festival, a footy game. Frame it and it becomes a memory you can look at every day.

Which Style Works Best for People Portraits?

We offer three styles at Memorii Studio — Modern Illustration, Watercolour, and Pop Art. All three work beautifully for people portraits, but they suit different vibes.

Watercolour is our most popular choice for couples and families. The soft, expressive brushwork and paint splash effects give it an emotional quality that feels warm and romantic. If you want something that feels like a painting rather than a print, this is it.

Modern Illustration gives you a clean, contemporary look with rich tones and smooth blending. It works especially well for portraits where you want strong likeness and detail — faces, expressions, personalities.

Pop Art is bold, colourful, and full of energy. Great for a fun gift, a younger couple, or anyone who wants something that makes a statement on the wall.

How It Works

1. Place your order — choose your style, size, and frame
2. Upload your photo — natural light works best, faces clearly visible
3. We create your portrait — within 5–7 business days
4. You approve the design — we email you a digital preview, nothing prints until you love it
5. We print and ship — premium canvas, ready to hang, delivered worldwide

What Makes a Good Photo for a People Portrait?

The better the photo, the better the portrait. Here's what to look for:

• Natural light — outdoors or near a window works best
• Faces clearly visible — avoid heavy shadows or sunglasses
• Photo taken at face level — not from above looking down
• High resolution — straight from your phone camera is perfect

Not sure if your photo is good enough? Upload it anyway. If we think it'll cause issues we'll let you know before we start — no charge, no pressure.

Three Sizes, Ships Worldwide

Our people portraits come in three canvas sizes — 30×40cm, 40×50cm, and 50×70cm — in your choice of canvas unframed, wooden framed, metal framed, or digital download. We ship to Australia, the USA, UK, Europe, New Zealand, and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I include multiple people in one portrait?
Yes — our portraits support up to four subjects. Each additional person is a small add-on to the base price.

Can I include a pet in the people portrait?
Absolutely. Families with pets can include their dog, cat, or horse in the portrait — just upload the photo and we'll include everyone.

How long does delivery take to Australia?
We typically create your portrait within 5–7 business days. Once approved, shipping to most Australian addresses takes 3–7 business days depending on your state.

What if I don't like the portrait?
You see a digital preview before anything is printed. You can request revisions until you're happy. Nothing goes to print without your approval — that's our guarantee.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes — we ship worldwide from Australia including to the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand.