The moments you never want to forget — created with heart and meaning

Forgotten Age Portrait sessions

There are a limited number of

"Forgotten Age" -child sessions available

each due to the custom nature

and extensive time involved in the process of each session.

Don't wait to find out more.

It cost nothing to ask.

Email (1cathybenton@gmail.com)

Call (757-439-4482)

for additional information.

I'd love to create a masterpiece for you!

You and your child deserve an experience like this to cherish for a lifetime.

Meet the Artist

Cathy Benton is a nationally recognized photographic artist

whose signature style is inspired by

the magical works of the “Old Masters Painters”.

Her honest and timeless portraits reveal a talent for capturing the essence and beauty of her subjects.

“I photograph women and all things of importance to them –

their children, their families.

Life moves so fast.

We should never wait to capture

this moment. So capture it in a beautiful timeless piece of art.

It's later than you think! “

Cathy

fine art portraiture

CHILDREN| WOMEN | FAMILIES

Children "The Forgotten Age"

The forgotten Ages for our children between 4 and 17 years old - a magical session that every child should be able to experience.

Celebrating Women

Celebrating Women - a portrait experience for women between 45 and 85 years old. Celebrate YOU!

Family

Families - our heart!

She Didn't See What Everyone Else Saw

July 15, 2026

She didn't see what everyone else saw.Sometimes the hardest person to recognize our beauty is ourselves.A client recently looked at her finished portraits and quietly said, "It's really hard to look at these and realize... that's me." What happened next is something I haven't stopped thinking about.The Forgotten Age portrait experience is about celebrating life—not someday, but today.Most often, you'll hear me talk about the children who ...

Every Portrait Begins with a Story

July 7, 2026

Every Portrait Begins with a Story People often ask me how I create my portraits.They notice the beautiful dresses, the soft light, the carefully crafted backgrounds, or the hours spent bringing everything together. And while I truly love the artistry behind each portrait, that's never where the portrait begins.Every portrait begins with heart—the heart of a child—and ends with meaning... a memory her family will treasure for years to come.The dresses, the lighting, the ...