Bad Portraits by Karlee

I'm a Portland-based artist who loves connecting with people. Bad Portraits is all about creating a fun and memorable experience for guests who sit with me for quick portrait sessions during your reception. We have engaging conversations while I hand-draw each portrait and give it away as a unique memento and gift from the newlyweds. As an optional keepsake, portraits can be compiled into an illustrated guestbook along with written messages from guests, resulting in a unique and sentimental coffee table book. I scan each one as I draw to save a copy for the book, so guests can keep their portraits as a custom gift when they leave.

Live portraits are deeply personal and provide two essential gifts to your guests: the gift of being seen and celebrated during your wedding, and a memento to take away and cherish. Unlike photo booths or classic caricatures, live portraits include quotes from the portrait session that reflect the personalities of guests and represent a unique moment in time. The illustrated guestbook is also a unique way to combine all the portraits with messages and drawings from guests--a big collective at project, I always say.

In three words: Creative, Fun, Innovative