live guest illustration

unique wedding & event favours

personalized | fashion illustration-inspired | vibrant & fun


Photography by Ema Suvajac. Ema Wedding Co.

live guest portraits quickly capture the style & energy of your guests

how it works:

  1. Stop by my booth and have a reference photo taken
    (in groups of 1, 2, or 3 guests).

  2. Watch me paint or rejoin the festivities.

  3. Come back by the end of the event to pick up your portrait!

investment

Prices are in CAD. Prices are for the 2026-2027 season and are subject to change. Travel is free to venues within 50km of Halton Hills. Additional travel fees may apply.

classic live illustration

up to 50 guests

For smaller events. 2 to 5 hours of live illustration. Painted on 5×7 sheets. All guests will be illustrated and may pick up their illustration during the event.

  • $300 per hour of live illustration, minimum 2 hour booking & up to 5 hours

  • 10 individual illustrations or 5 couple illustrations per hour

50+ guests

For larger events. Up to 5 hours of live illustration. Painted on 5×7 sheets. Additional illustrations will be mailed to you after the event to distribute to your guests.

  • $1500 for 5 hours of live illustration

  • $150 per each additional 10 guests

  • Additional shipping fees

add-ons

digital guestbook | $150

Recieve a digital guestbook in pdf format featuring high-quality photos of the guest illustrations from your event! A great keepsake.

Includes the names of each illustrated guest, and a guest illustration of the newlyweds featured on the cover.


Photography by Carter Harris. Carter Harris Media

frequently asked questions

  • Complete the guest portrait booking form below to confirm if your date is available. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the base price and a signed contract are required to secure your date. The deposit will be applied towards the total cost, which will be due 1 week prior to your wedding date.

  • I paint about 10 guests per hour. An illustration of a single guest takes about 6 minutes, while a couple portrait takes about 12 minutes.

  • I bring all of my own materials, including lighting, signage, shelves to display portraits, and a white or black tablecloth. I only require a 6' table and chair to be provided at the venue, as well as a nearby outlet and a water source.

  • Nope! When guests stop by my table, I'll take a photo of them to use as a reference for their portrait. They're free to rejoin the festivities, or stay nearby to watch the painting process.

  • I can move to a different location once during the night, as long as a 6' table and chair are provided in both locations.

    • 5"x7" watercolour paper

    • Fine-tipped marker (for the initial sketch)

    • Watercolours (to add a splash of colour)

    Guest portraits are placed in a clear sleeve for a clean finish and safe keeping.

  • Many of your guests will! I can paint at your event for up to 5 hours, and complete up to 50 individual portraits (or 25 couple portraits) during this time. If you want to make sure all of your guests are painted, I will take photos of the remaining guests and complete the portraits in my studio at an hourly rate.

  • Portraits completed after the event will be shipped to the newlyweds within 3 weeks of the wedding to distribute to their guests. Shipping fees are not included.

live guest illustration booking form