Q & A

Q. Where is your studio?
A. pbh Art, Inc.'s studio is in the Chapmanville area of Logan County, West Virginia. It is open by appointment only and most of our clients are from Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, and Boone Counties. We have a fabulous studio on acres and acres of WV beauty: creek, hills, pastures, barns, old buildings, farm animals, horses, etc. But we like in the studio best!

Q. Why the name pbh Art, Inc.?
A. Peggie B. Hensley is the artist behind pbh Art, Inc. A portrait artist with arthritic hands, photography became her creative outlet. Paintbrushes, paint, canvases, etc. were replaced by Canon gear, studio lights and equipment, and Adobe software. But the artistic vision and passion is the same.

Q. How long will a session take?
A. That depends on several factors. If you know you're only interested in one great shot, we might be finished in five minutes. If you want to change outfits and sets, it might take several hours. With children, booking a two hour block of time permits resting, feeding, soothing, and other strategies that guarantee good photographs.

Q. What about prices?
A. As the mother of four grown children, I know all too well how important professional portraits are! And I regret not having more of them! My goal as a photographer is to create images that you can leave on your wall forever without growing tired of them. (I have several of those still on my walls, 30+ years after investing in them. They are priceless. The photos I got from cheap, passing through photographers have been long ago discarded. Cheap is cheap.)

You will easily find cheaper studios (or mall photographers, or Uncle Bob or Aunt Betty) to take pictures of you and your family. But if you want portraits that will make you smile each time you look at them, if you want a 100% money back guarantee, if you want your memories recorded artistically, comfortably, and with attention to detail, I hope you will call me so that we can discuss your needs and how I can meet them. I promise I won't empty your wallet. And you will love your photographs! You will feel like they are worth every dime you pay for them. Guaranteed.

Q. Do you make selective color photographs?
A. Yes, selective color artistry (one part in color, the other part of the photograph in black and white or sepia) can be added. I caution you to be careful with selective color. It is probably a trend that will 'date' your images.

Q. What do you charge to add my name or the year to my wallets?
A. We add name and/or year to wallets when requested at no additional charge.

Q. What about black and white photographs? Do you charge extra for that?
A. No. You may choose to have one or all of your images processed as black and white photographs, at no extra charge.

100 % Guarantee


"If You Don't Look The Happiest & Best You've Ever Looked In Your Photographs - If You Don't Cry (or feel like crying) Tears of Joy When You Look At Them - You Don't Pay Me For Them."

Mazon Family Photograp by Peggie B. Hensley
Jimmie Mazon, Chapmanville, WV - "I'm grateful to have what I consider my own personal photographer."


"If you’re not THRILLED (not just satisfied) with your photos - If they don’t cause you to see the most beautiful you that you have ever seen in your photos when you first see them, then we will either give you all your money back, or we will create additional images at no charge to you.

No hassles and no hard feelings either. If you’re not thrilled, we don’t deserve to keep your money. We want you to LOVE your images we create for you."

Creative Portraiture is what we do. We use the finest tools, labs, techniques, and constantly study with industry leaders. That is I make this guarantee and personal promise to you.

These portraits will be completely meaningless to you unless they convey your real emotions - your real and true personality.

So, if FOR ANY REASON you feel that the portraits I create for you are anything less than perfect - if you don't actually cry when I show them to you for the first time - if you don't honestly feel that you look better than you've ever looked before, you don't pay me for them. It's that simple.

So, To Restate, Here's My Fantastic DOUBLE GUARANTEE:

If you are not THRILLED with your photographs - if you are not satisfied for ANY reason at all, I will do one of two things for you:

Even if I don't end up being your portrait photographer, make ABSOLUTELY SURE the photographer you choose offers this strong of a guarantee. If they are good, they should back up their work by taking all the risk off of you.

Call me now at 304.688.0499 to chat (no cost, no obligation) about how you can have photographs created that will mean this much to you...

Testimonials From Your Neighbors

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Engagement Photo by Peggie B. Hensley of pbhartinc.com

Crystal Howell, Chapmanville, WV

- "Just thought that I would tell you how much everyone loved the photos that they received for Christmas. They're totally gorgeous. Thank you again for doing them; we love them."


Karen Thomas, Jasper, AL

- "PICTURE PERFECT!!!!!! Just the way I would describe the picture that I received that Peggie took of Baby Ian. I never have to worry about how they are going to turn out. Peggie does a great/wonderful job. Thank you for everything. You make my living room a happy one by the pictures of Ian."


Lisa Flowers, Stollings, WV - "Wonderful!! Peggie Hensley is a very talented artist!

"She captured our family perfectly. I honestly do not have one negative remark towards/about our photographs. Amazing talent and very caring and gentle with young kids. My son fell in love with her! She will be seeing us in the near future! Outstanding eye in her work. It shows she enjoys the work she does in the incredible photography. Once again, Wonderful talent!"

Jimmie Mazon, Chapmanville, WV - "I'm grateful to have what I consider my own personal photographer.

"I have an extremely large family who are spread out, all I have to do it call pbh Art, Inc. and Peggie works her schedule to fit ours, and I have called often. Within the last four years I have used her services for a wedding, 75th birthday party, Easter pictures, Christmas cards and yearly family portraits. In our last portrait we had 15 family members including 7 small children. The pictures were breathtaking.

I have and will continue to recommend pbh Art, Inc. Peggie is experienced, patient and so easy to work with, and the best part are the pictures, they are always beautiful!"

Diana Clay, Logan, WV - "You've heard that "small town living" can't provide you with the extras in life? Wrong!

"No need to travel to a city. Peggie's skills as an artist extraordinaire have been channeled into her photography. I have watched her for a number of years now through our teacher consultant relationship with National Writing Project. We have traveled together and she has an eye for the most amazing and unusual shots that stick in our minds like only great artwork can. On my shelf at school, I have a picture taken of me with one of NYC's policemen. St. Patrick's cathedral is in the background, and it's an amazingly realistic picture of a simple day in the life that is captured for the future.

Also, she has a skill in the studio that I have not seen from other experiences. I took my aging dachshund, Hubert, to her facility for some pics to show the gray that happens with age and to have a memory of his later years. She was so patient with my fur kid and the results were so good that I could not stand for her to destroy any of the proofs. I took all of them, plus a few enlargements for my wall and my human kids. Many of my family friends got wallets also.
You will not regret your choice of pbh Art, Inc. to help you remember times in your life."

Jennie Tanner - "Peggie is an artist and uses her artistry in her photos.

"My husband and I had our photo made recently. It was beautiful. Our session was relaxed and enjoyable. Peggy uses her skills to bring out the best in her clients, and her ability to use her artistry brings forth a beautiful portrait."

Jessica Linville, Logan, WV - "My husband, Mitch, and I would recommend pbh Art, Inc. without hesitation.

"Peggie provided us with stunning maternity images, despite my hesitation to be photographed during a time in which the body changes so very much. The shoot was relaxed, the lighting was incredibly flattering, and as a result, we have two very special photographs hanging in our son's nursery which will always serve to remind us of that very special period in our lives. Someday, Bronson will look at those photographs and know he was growing inside my belly when they were taken.

Just last night, Peggie photographed Bronson at nine days old. We are overjoyed with the results of the session and will have a difficult time trying to narrow down our selections! Of course, as proud, first-time parents, we believe our baby boy is breathtaking; now we have photographic proof!

Peggie was wonderful with Bronson, ensuring he was comfortable and warm and even calming him into a peaceful sleep so that his pliable little body could be molded into classic newborn shapes. Like the maternity photographs, we will cherish these images for years to come, and while we are in no hurry for Bronson to grow, we look forward to future sessions with Peggie throughout his first year and beyond.

Peggie is an artist who puts much thought and care into her work as a photographer. She is honest and open to ideas and suggestions, and her studio is welcoming, laid back and pressure-free."


Jim Morrison, Chauncy, WV

- "Peggie, you were the perfect fit with my daughter. It couldn't have gone nearly as well with anyone else. Jessie loved working with you, and the beautiful scenery outside your studio was great for the outdoor and country themes that were so important to us. Thank you very much."

Tyler Hensley, Danville, WV - "She tries her hardest to make sure you are comfortable in her space and lets you jam to whatever music you want to.

"My senior pictures were amazing and hopefully we will have future appointments for family photos. My mother & son photos were also beautiful. Peggie, you are very creative and talented. I am hoping your business sets off and you will be the best photographer ever! :)"

Tasha Workman, Chauncey, WV - "Mrs. Hensley is great at many things like being a teacher, creating art, and photography.

"This woman is the one that inspired me and taught me everything I know about Art. So, I was thrilled when I got her as my photographer. She did a wonderful job. She makes your personality come out in your photos, and that takes skill and talent. So, I highly recommend pbh Art Inc. for any of your photo taking needs. "

Leonnah Browning, Logan, WV - "I got my senior photos done at pbh Art and I absolutely loved them!

"Having someone with an artistic background brought out the natural being in my photos unlike other photographers. It looks like you in the photos rather than someone you don't recognize."

Paula Farnsworth, Hickory, NC - "Thanks again for taking Trevor's senior pictures.

"We have heard nothing but good things about them. You did an awesome job!!!!"

CMS teacher - "These truly are the best pictures that I have seen of our ball teams.

"I would like to schedule a shoot with my girls sometime at your studio..."

Julie Alderman, Chapmanville, WV - "Thanks Peggie! You should see the big picture of the girls on my wall.

"It is my dream come true, I can just see myself still loving it when they are grown!"

Colin Crowley - I love them. You did a great job.

"I really like them! Would you mind if I posted a few of them on my myspace account?"

Dominique Morgan - "I absolutely love the montage. You did a fabulous job on it.

"I greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time and effort!"

Mary Hawkins, - "Peggie, ... I really loved the photos of Khiry's grandmother and the way you put the poem over it.

"Thank you so much for doing this..."

Kelly Bennett - "So happy with your work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"You have taken so much pressure and work off of me!! Wonderful work!"

Schedule A Studio Session

Our studio is in Southern West Virginia, open by appointment during regular business hours. Occasionally we are available on Saturday and in the evenings. We limit the number of sessions we do in a day so that you get our full attention

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Preparing For Your Photo Session

What to Wear?

For Fall sessions, read two great blog posts from Davy Knapp: Fall Clothing :: Dress For Cooler Weather and Fun With Fall Portrait Clothing :: Jewel Tones You'll open a new window so that you won't lose your place here.

Also from Knapp's blog, What Is The Most Important Thing? - family portraits.

Blogroll

What's the first thing you do when you get a great idea?

(Or think you might have a great idea?) If you're like me you google it. And like me that might lead you down a rabbit hole that transitions into a gopher hole that morphs into a black hole. Sometimes we find exactly the inspiration we need and sometimes we just find, well, more stuff! Information Cubed X 1000!

If you're looking for inspiration for photos, try these links to some of my virtual 'friends' and fellow photographers blogs. But please right click and open in new window or tab if you want to keep this page open.

A Lakeview Photography

Buffalo New York
www.alakeviewphotography.com/blog

Cardin Creative Photography

Based in Las Vegas, NV - available for travel worldwide
www.cardincreativeblog.com

Darya Dyatlova Photography

http://daryadyatlova.com/
For the Love of Fashion

StudioTrainer Kate

studiotrainer.blogspot.com
www.thestudiotrainer.com

Kathy Saldivar (Chase Grace Photography)

chasegracephotography.blogspot.com/

Deborah Chetwood (TheTXPhotographer)

Austin, Texas
Austin Children Photographer

Kate Hejde

Northern Colorado
www.dearkatestudios.com

Victoria Volk (VLV Photography)

www.vlvphotography.com/photoblog

Melissa Johnson (Melissa Jean Photography)

melissajeanphotography.com/blog/

Cathy Lewis (Catherine Lewis Photography)

catherinelewisphotography.blogspot.com/

Vince Murdock (Indigo Sky Photography)

www.indigoskyphotography.com/blog

Renee Sprink (Renee Sprink Photography)

www.reneesprinkphotography.com

Blogroll Page2

Anna McClary (Anna Lynch McClary Photography)

blog.annalynchmcclary.com

Tamara Curry (RTC PhotoWork)

RTCPhotoWork.tumblr.com

Lisa Hoang {Simply Baby Photography}

www.simplybabyphotography.com/developed

Amber Sheree Photography

www.ambersheree.com/blog

Sylvia Cook Photography

www.sylviacookphotography-blog.com
sylviacookphotography-seniors.blogspot.com/

Dutta Photography

lifestyle.duttaphotography.com

Marcy Eicholtz {Your First Words Photography}

www.yfwphotography.blogspot.com

ZV Image Creations

zvimagecreations.com

Christine Kleidon

christinekphotos.blogspot.com

Danielle Ness (Criativo Photography)

www.criativophoto.com/blog

Lynsey Kirkwood (Ideal Photography)

i-dealphotography.blogspot.com

Tiny Touch Photography

www.tinytouchphotography.com/blog

Holly Nicholson Photography

hollyphotoblog.com

Elli Cassidy

www.minimemories.co.uk/blog

Blogroll Page 3

Annette Wood {alexis}paige photography

www.alexispaigephoto.blogspot.com

Kristanne V Photography (Kristin Villano)

www.kristannev.com/blog

Images by Jason & Tonja

imagesbyjasonandtonja.com

Donna Beck Photography

www.donnabeckphotographyblogspot.com

myla t. photography

http://myla.ca/
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

Lauren N Flores (Little Flores Photography)

www.littleflores.com/photoblog
http://www.littleflores.com

Jessica HIggins Photography

www.jessicahigginsphotography.com

Deidra Vinzant (Vinzant Photography)

Northern Colorado
www.vinzantphoto.wordpress.com

Emerald Rose Photography

www.emeraldrosephoto.com/blog

Chantal Erickson (Erickson Photoz)

Richmond, Texas
http://ericksonphotoz.blogspot.com

Blogroll Page 4

Tamara Curry

Fort Worth, Texas
RTC Photowork

Darya Dyatlova

Sacramento
for the love of fashion

Donna Beck

Sacramento
Welcome Baby

Steve Lewis

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area
Steve Lewis Photos

Karina Vaandering

Goldenview Photography - Brantford, Ontario

Blogroll For Artists and Other Creatives

poster © Peggie B. HensleyChase Jarvis is an inspiration to many. His blog is on my go-to list. If you need a good kick in the behind or an atta-boy, this blog's got you covered.

KMG Creations, belongs to my dear friend, Monika. Mother of four girls, Monika has an amazing eye and exudes warmth. Her work is always inspiring.

Benji's Studio Lighting and Posing Tutorial is a gold mine of information, even if you're not a pro photographer. Learn how to prepare for a session from both sides of the camera.

Strobist is recommended by some of my virtual acquaintances for those who want to learn lighting. I haven't looked around yet, but wanted to have the link here for those instances where people contact me with questions.

Other Companies the Sell Stuff I Like

Companies on this page are listed for one of the following reasons:

  • I like them and use them.
  • I stumbled upon them and want a way to get back to them later.
  • They were recommended to me by a friend.
  • They were recommended to me by a peer.

Rubber Stamps

RubberStamps.net

Mission Statement of Peggie B. Hensley

Reciprocal Links - Bloggers Helping Bloggers with SEO

Are you a blogger?

Do you think about SEO and try to add wholesome, relevant content regularly to your blog? So do I! I also like to have favorite blogs handy so I can revisit older content and not miss new content. Toward that end, I'm trying a new (to me) feature here: LinkEX.

Add Your Blog

Please look around on my blog before you link. Your content should be family friendly and wholesome. Please respect your neighbors' morals and philosophy, and keep my site clean and spamfree. If you feel we can have symbiosis, blog-wise, LINK your blog HERE.

The URL link is where you want the person to land when they click on your link in the blog roll. The the reciprocal link url is where you put my link on your site. (Copy and paste the code on my LinkEX page onto your blogroll, or wherever you want to link from.) You can use the same URL, but the software will verify that it is indeed on your site before adding it. Easy-Peasy.

Thank you.

Interested in using LinkEX? Read about it and get it free HERE.

Photo of a Farm by pbh Art, Inc.

Training, DIY, and Other Treasures I Need to Keep Handy

DIY Photography is a treasure trove of fun projects:

  • Lights, Modifiers, On Location, Tips
  • Backdrops, Lights, PVC Studio, Support Systems, Hacks&Mods
  • Cheat Sheets, Photos, Projects, Tips, Tutorials, Software
  • High Speed, Light Painting, Pinhole, Time Lapse, Macro
  • Filters, Travel, Tripods, Lenses, Video

Photobiz Web Solutions has great tutorials, etc.

Photo of Luke by Peggie B. Hensley, Chapmanville Family Photgrapher


Camp David Photo is a great place for learning about photography. Mr. Grupa pays it forward. I love generous people!!



Take off Your Mommy Goggles - Have a look for yourself! Fun way to present priceless information.


Take a look at how a canvas mounted portrait is created!