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World Class Portraits
in World Class Locations
DENVER | BRECKENRIDGE | VAIL | ASPEN
You Dream It and We Will Create It
Your Colorado family portraitist is waiting to capture you and your family in settings featuring unique mountain-lined backgrounds. Our portrait photography studio is based in Centennial, however we will travel to your ideal destination that has special meaning and significance to you. Our desire is to capture your family with state-of-the-art equipment and lighting to bring out the best version of each family member. The techniques we use are designed to enhance the depth of each image – bringing your family to life!
We use tasteful image retouching to eliminate any unnecessary or unwanted distractions. We also are proud to offer the best printed products in the photographic industry…everything from hand-stretched bonded canvas to miliary grade aircraft aluminum and mixed medium portraits featuring oil or acrylic. Our team of artists at McNeil Designer Portraits meticulously examine each individual image; focusing on image color, quality and resolution. We hold ourselves to the highest standard striving to provide stunning portraits that will last many lifetimes.
Why Choose McNeil Designer Portraits?
Quality Craftsmanship
Your portraits will be unique and last a lifetime. We guarantee your satisfaction.
Unique Portrait Art
Our pieces will stand the test of time and will be like no others you have seen.
Superb Customer Service
We pride ourselves in providing customers with the top service in the industry.
Creative Presentation
From painted options to unique frames to different mediums, your portraits will be uniquely presented in your home.
Attention to Detail
McNeil Designer Portraits is proud to display extreme attention to even the littlest of details in our photography.
Invest in Preservation
You will never regret capturing family and memories with our photography. Keep those memories alive.
Quality Photography that Lasts a Lifetime
Everything from hand-stretched canvas inside a custom frame, to dye-sublimated aluminum on a float mount, our focus is on craftsmanship.
Craig is “The Rocky Mountain Portrait Artist”
My love of the outdoors and passion for photography translates into beautiful family portraits that are cherished for a lifetime. I love planning out the perfect photography session with clients at my studio in Centennial and then bringing it to life. My greatest joy is unveiling the final art for the first time and seeing the look of enthusiasm and awe that my photography brings to you.
Client Testimonials
Craig McNeil is truly an artist of incomparable talent. His ability to capture the intimacy of family relationships and surround it with breathtaking scenery is unparalleled. The portrait that he created for our family more closely resembles a cherished piece of art than a mere photograph. His creativity, his attention to detail, and his genuine care for our family made this a truly remarkable experience. I cannot speak more highly of Craig's professionalism and abilities, and that of his team. I will vigorously recommend McNeil Design Portraits to all who will listen, confidently knowing that they will thrilled with the quality or their portraits, and the kindness that they receive throughout the process.
The Stingley Family
What an awesome experience! I have four kids, ages 16mo-11 years. You can imagine how hard it is to get 4 kids looking at the camera and smiling at the same time. Craig captured some awesome photos and memories that will last a lifetime. He is worth every penny.
The Poel Family
Wow. Craig beautifully captured our entire family -- no easy feat since there were 20 of us, ranging in age from six months through ... adulthood. It was a cold winter day and, with his antics, Craig managed to keep the mood light and made for an enjoyable process. We've received so many compliments ... Thank you!
The Walsh Family
From the beginning when you first meet Craig to when you get the final product and everything in between, you will find yourself amazed, pleasantly surprised and extremely happy. This was the first time my family has ever done a family portrait and don't have much to compare this process to but our experience with was incredible. Craig guides you through the process, helps you make decisions with his god given talent in his eyes and knack for seeing the details and incredible amount of experience he brings. Not to mention he is great with kids. I would highly recommend him in any situation that you find yourself needing a photographer. We will be scheduling an extended family portrait with him soon!
The Naimen Family
Craig is a colorful personality who takes a lot of time, up front, making sure that you understand all that he has to offer, including the quality of his production team, and all of the options in finished products that he is able to provide. I would have preferred a somewhat less prolonged and detailed presentation. However, once we got to the shoot, everything proceeded very well. For a reasonable fee, Craig was willing to travel to the mountain location where our extended family was vacationing and where he had asked me to explore possible sites for the shoot. One of these was much to his liking. Whereas I had had some doubts about Craig, initially, I was impressed with how skillfully he handled the shoot. He related warmly and humorously to all our family members, including our three grandchildren, ages 7 to 10. The whole family really enjoyed the experience of the shoot, despite the temperature dropping into the 50's, as the sun was setting. The shots Craig obtained ranged from excellent to wonderful. The prints he produced for us measured up to his initial claims. We were glad we worked with Craig, and would recommend him to others seeking high quality prints of family.
The Braden Family