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I’m Joshua Alger, a Figure Painter & Photographer based in Republic, Missouri.

At AlgerStudio I specialize in beauty, boudoir and maternity photography, offering a luxury experience from start to finish. Working alongside my wife, we ensure every photo shoot is smooth, comfortable, and highly personalized. We serve clients in the Springfield Missouri area and are available for destination sessions worldwide. Every package combines high-end photography with the timeless craft of oil painting. After your personalized portrait session, I transform your favorite image into a one of a kind, museum quality work of art that will be treasured for a lifetime.

View Pricing and Session Details

The Portrait Experience

From the photo session to the final brushstroke — your portrait experience is designed to capture your story and transform it into a timeless work of art.


Your Experience Includes

  • Personalized planning and consultation to design your session and discuss your artistic vision
  • 2-hour photo session at your preferred indoor or outdoor location
  • Complimentary headshots included with every session
  • Expert posing guidance to help you feel confident and natural in front of the camera
  • Professional retouching and editing of all final images
  • Private Image Reveal & Ordering Session to select your favorite portraits and artwork options

Session Fee: $350

(non-refundable, reserves your date)

Digital images purchased individually: $80 each

Collections including digitals and an 11×14 oil painting begin at: $1,000


Commission Pricing

If you have a photo you would like a painting made from, below is the pricing for unframed paintings and drawings. Each commissioned piece is handcrafted from start to finish — a timeless work of art designed to celebrate your most meaningful people, memories, and milestones.

Paintings are priced at $6 per square inch.

  • 48×72 inches — $20,736 A breathtaking statement piece that transforms a space into a gallery-worthy focal point.
  • 24×36 inches — $5,184 Perfect for showcasing a cherished portrait or family moment.
  • 11×14 inches — $924 A personal heirloom size, ideal for smaller spaces like an office, reading nook or mantle.

Drawings are priced at $3 per square inch (half the cost of a painting).

  • 11×14 inches — $462

Each piece begins with a consultation to discuss your vision, composition, and desired mood. Every detail — from lighting to brushwork — is thoughtfully crafted to create a piece that’s uniquely yours.


Photography + PaintingPackage Options

Each collection offers a beautiful way to begin your custom portrait journey — from the first photograph to the finished oil painting.


The Keepsake

A perfect introduction to owning a one-of-a-kind portrait.

This package includes all full-resolution retouched digital images from your session, plus an 11×14 unframed oil painting featuring 1–2 people in a close-up composition.

Ideal for smaller spaces or as a meaningful heirloom piece.

$1,000 with additional add ons available.


The Signature & The Masterpiece

For those looking for larger or more elaborate works of art, The Signature and The Masterpiece collections offer expanded options in size, framing, and presentation.

Details and pricing for these collections will be discussed during your consultation to ensure every detail aligns perfectly with your vision and space.


Next Steps

If you’re ready to begin your portrait experience or commission a custom piece, I’d love to connect.

Simply fill out the form on the bottom of any page.

See yourself through the eyes of an artist.

In your dream photo shoot,

A handcrafted oil painting,

And an experience you’ll never forget!

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Embrace your beauty and confidence with a Beauty/Boudoir fine art experience like no other.

Go beyond the typical boudoir photoshoot and celebrate your elegance with a one‑of‑a‑kind, handcrafted oil painting or drawing.

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Celebrate your pregnancy with a photoshoot that becomes a fine art masterpiece.

Some moments are so meaningful they deserve nothing less than the craftsmanship of a hand‑painted heirloom.

View Pricing and Session Details

The Portrait Experience

From the photo session to the final brushstroke — your portrait experience is designed to capture your story and transform it into a timeless work of art.


Your Experience Includes

  • Personalized planning and consultation to design your session and discuss your artistic vision
  • 2-hour photo session at your preferred indoor or outdoor location
  • Complimentary headshots included with every session
  • Expert posing guidance to help you feel confident and natural in front of the camera
  • Professional retouching and editing of all final images
  • Private Image Reveal & Ordering Session to select your favorite portraits and artwork options

Session Fee: $350

(non-refundable, reserves your date)

Digital images purchased individually: $80 each

Collections including digitals and an 11×14 oil painting begin at: $1,000


Commission Pricing

If you have a photo you would like a painting made from, below is the pricing for unframed paintings and drawings. Each commissioned piece is handcrafted from start to finish — a timeless work of art designed to celebrate your most meaningful people, memories, and milestones.

Paintings are priced at $6 per square inch.

  • 48×72 inches — $20,736 A breathtaking statement piece that transforms a space into a gallery-worthy focal point.
  • 24×36 inches — $5,184 Perfect for showcasing a cherished portrait or family moment.
  • 11×14 inches — $924 A personal heirloom size, ideal for smaller spaces like an office, reading nook or mantle.

Drawings are priced at $3 per square inch (half the cost of a painting).

  • 11×14 inches — $462

Each piece begins with a consultation to discuss your vision, composition, and desired mood. Every detail — from lighting to brushwork — is thoughtfully crafted to create a piece that’s uniquely yours.


Photography + PaintingPackage Options

Each collection offers a beautiful way to begin your custom portrait journey — from the first photograph to the finished oil painting.


The Keepsake

A perfect introduction to owning a one-of-a-kind portrait.

This package includes all full-resolution retouched digital images from your session, plus an 11×14 unframed oil painting featuring 1–2 people in a close-up composition.

Ideal for smaller spaces or as a meaningful heirloom piece.

$1,000 with additional add ons available.


The Signature & The Masterpiece

For those looking for larger or more elaborate works of art, The Signature and The Masterpiece collections offer expanded options in size, framing, and presentation.

Details and pricing for these collections will be discussed during your consultation to ensure every detail aligns perfectly with your vision and space.


Next Steps

If you’re ready to begin your portrait experience or commission a custom piece, I’d love to connect.

Simply fill out the form on the bottom of any page.

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