Ability
“Growing up, we had almost no professional family portraits”
"Because of my sister Maria’s behavioral difficulties, my family never knew what each day would bring. What if she was having a bad day? What if she threw a fit at the studio? These fears kept us from booking professional photos. As a studio owner, I’m deeply passionate about lowering the barriers for families like mine—because you deserve portraits of your family that are true works of art.".
~ Heather Tabacchi
Celebrating Strength, Love, and Ability
The Ability Campaign is inspired by the legacy of our studio owner’s sister, Maria. For years, Maria’s family celebrated her incredible abilities and the joy she brought to their lives, even as the world often focused on what she couldn’t do. This campaign is our way of honoring her memory and shining a light on the strength, resilience, and love that define families living with disabilities.
Through powerful portraits, we aim to tell the unique and beautiful stories of individuals and families touched by disabilities. We want to give everyone the opportunity to be seen, heard, and celebrated for who they truly are. If you or someone you know would like to be part of this journey, it is our honor to share your stories.
“You can’t just tell Lindsay to smile and expect her to follow suit.”
"There was so much patience, kindness, and love that went into making this happen. The dedication that the entire team put into our shoot was unbelievable. Everything I saw in Heather’s art (and team) reflects a level of composure that can only be found in a sibling of somebody with a disability. Making all of this happen without making Lindsay or I feel like a burden was a magical experience and we truly felt like royalty. While I know Heather was doing her best to honor Maria by doing this sister shoot for us, I know it wasn’t easy. And words cannot express how truly grateful I am that Maria brought us together in a different light and we were able to connect.".
~ Lacey McIntire
We Are Looking for Families to Celebrate the Strength of Ability
For families who embrace life with unique abilities, every day is a testament to resilience, love, and strength. Whether your journey is filled with quiet triumphs, moments of joy, or challenges overcome together, your story is worth honoring. The Ability Campaign is designed to highlight the unique beauty and connection within families who have a loved one with a disability, capturing the bonds that define your life through meaningful and powerful portraits.
This is more than a photography session—it’s a chance to memorialize your family’s strength in a beautiful work of art.
What’s included?
A luxurious photoshoot experience centered around YOU!
Expert guidance on posing
A private appointment to personally choose your favorite portraits.
a $490 credit towards your artwork
What’s the cost?
We are offering the Ability at the following pricepoint:
To hold your spot on the calendar we collect a $490 deposit that turns into a $490 credit towards your artwork.
Photos are purchased separately.
The total value is $1090.
FAQs
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We take the session at the pace that is best for your family. Typically they range between 1-2 hour. We can also decide if we look at photos on the same day of your session or if it’s best for you to come back on a second day to pick out the photos.
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However much you spend on your portraits will depend on how many favorites you have and how big you would like your art to be.
To hold a spot on the calendar for the Ability campaign we have you put down a deposit of $490. This deposit then turns into a $490 credit that you can put towards your artwork at your ordering appointment.For reference our minimum product investment is $1990.
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Instead of nominating someone, we recommend sharing the campaign page with them so they can read through the details and see if it resonates with them. It’s important that families feel personally connected to the photoshoot and choose to participate on their own terms.
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While our studio focuses on creating tangible products, we also provide a matching social media-sized file of your artwork or any photo that is included in your album.
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We take time to understand their specific needs before the session at a planning consultation. Whether it’s sensory-friendly options, breaks, or creating a quiet environment, we’ll adapt to ensure their comfort.
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Sessions will be held at our studio, which is located in Monroeville PA on ground level. If you have specific needs or concerns about the space, let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
All abilities, ages, and unique stories are welcome to apply.
Interested in being part of our 2025 Ability Campaign? Share a bit about yourself below, and we’ll be in touch soon! We can’t wait to celebrate your journey with you!