Explore Our Most Popular Portrait Styles
What is a Custom Portrait?
A custom portrait is a one-of-a-kind artwork created from your photo(s), crafted to match your style, the person (or pet) you love, and the space it will live in. Unlike mass-produced prints, a personalised portrait captures expression, story and detail, the way a smile creases, the glint in a dog’s eyes, the little things that make someone them. Whether you prefer clean digital illustration, painterly watercolour, modern line art, or a fun stylised look, we’ll turn your picture into premium wall-worthy art.
Perfect as a thoughtful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations and housewarmings, and a gorgeous upgrade for your own home.
Why Choose Our Custom Portraits?
Designed around your photo, colours and vibe.
Realistic, painterly, minimal line, pop-art, watercolour, editorial sketch, and pet portraits.
Real artists, careful proofing, tidy linework, accurate likeness.
High-resolution digital file for instant use, plus framed print and canvas options.
Created locally with shipping across New Zealand and Australia.
Revisions to make it just right.
How to Order
Choose your style & size
Pick digital-only or digital + framed print/canvas.
Upload your photos
Clear, well-lit images work best; add notes (background, outfits, colours).
Approve & receive
We share a proof for approval. On “yes”, we deliver your digital file and send prints/canvas for delivery.
What you get: A high-res file ready for sharing/printing, and professionally printed/framed pieces if selected.
Art Creation at Gifterman Studio
Popular Styles
Realistic Digital Portrait
Clean, modern finish with true-to-life detail.
Painterly – Watercolour
Soft, textured brush feel, great for couples & families.
Minimal Line Art
Elegant contour drawing, perfect for gallery walls.
Pop-Art / Colour Block
Bold, vibrant tones for statement pieces.
Pet Portraits
Celebrate dogs, cats and more with personality-rich artwork.
Stylised Portrait (Caricature-lite)
Accurate likeness with tasteful exaggeration for smiles without distortion.
Tip: You can keep backgrounds simple, match your home palette, or request a custom scene (wedding venue, favourite beach, city skyline).
Gift Occasions & Ideas
Pricing & Options
Digital-only
Instant delivery, great for cards & socials.
Framed Prints
Ready-to-hang, multiple sizes & frame colours.
Canvas
Lightweight, gallery-wrapped depth.
Prices scale with number of people/pets and background complexity. You’ll see clear options at checkout, including rush delivery and gift packaging during peak seasons.
Photo Tips for the Best Result
- Clarity: Use sharp, well-lit photos; avoid heavy filters.
- Angles: Straight-on or three-quarter angles show features best.
- Details: Include eye colour, outfit notes, and any must-have accessories.
- Backgrounds: Tell us if you want the original background removed, simplified, or replaced with a custom scene.
- Multiple references: Upload a few photos for accuracy (we’ll follow your favourite).
Why Customers in NZ & Australia Choose Us
Local know-how, fast communication, and meticulous craft. We’re set up for NZ & AU shipping, understand local framing sizes, and support last-minute gifting with digital delivery. Every piece is reviewed by a real artist, and we don’t mark a portrait finished until you’re delighted.
Frequently Asked Questions
First proof usually within a few days (peak seasons may vary). Need it sooner? Select a rush option at order page.
Yes. Your proof includes revision rounds for tweaks to likeness, colours, and background.
From small desk frames to large statement pieces. We use common NZ/AU sizes, custom sizes on request.
A high-resolution JPG/PNG ideal for printing and sharing.
Absolutely – just upload each image and add notes for placement.
Yes – individual pet portraits or mixed with family/couple pieces.
Yes – We treat photos confidentially.
Yes. Delivery times and costs are shown at checkout based on your address.
Choose your style, upload your photos, add any notes, and we’ll start your portrait today.
From a quick digital surprise to a beautifully framed centrepiece, your custom portrait will feel personal, polished, and built to last.
Gifterman turns your photos into custom portraits that feel personal, polished, and gift-worthy. Choose single, couple, family and pet artwork in modern caricature, semi-realistic, line art, watercolour, pop art, and more. Order online, upload photos, approve a proof, and pick digital, framed or canvas. Serving NZ & AU with friendly support and 48-hour rush options.
Single, Couple & Family Portraits
From a Custom Single Portrait to a Custom Couple Portrait or a Custom Family Portrait, we work from your images to capture likeness, natural expressions and the little details that make your people unique.
Parent & Child, Siblings & Grandparents
A Parent & Child Portrait, Siblings Portrait or Grandparents Portrait becomes a keepsake that celebrates connection across generations.
Baby, Maternity & Newborn
Mark milestones with a Baby & Parents Portrait, gentle Maternity Portrait or a soft, timeless Newborn Portrait.
Kids, Teens, Him & Her
We also create Kids Portrait and Teen Portrait artwork, plus refined Him Portrait and Her Portrait pieces for personal branding or gifts.
Romance & Milestones
Celebrate love with an Anniversary Custom Portrait, Wedding Custom Portrait or Engagement Custom Portrait. Use a Save the Date Portrait for announcements or a Valentine’s Day Portrait for a heartfelt surprise.
Seasonal & Life Events
Year-round favourites include Mother’s Day Portrait, Father’s Day Portrait, Christmas Gift Portrait and Birthday Gift Portrait. We also draw Graduation Portrait, Retirement Portrait, tasteful Housewarming Portrait, Farewell Portrait and dignified Memorial Tribute Portrait artwork.
Custom Pet Portraits
Pets are family. Choose a Custom Pet Portrait, Dog & Owner Portrait, Cat & Owner Portrait or meaningful Pet Memorial Portrait. We also create characterful Horse Portrait pieces and balanced Multiple Pets Portrait layouts.
Healthcare, Trades & Service
Say thanks with a Nurse Custom Portrait or Doctor Custom Portrait, celebrate mentors with a Teacher Custom Portrait or Chef Custom Portrait, or go technical with an Engineer Custom Portrait. Our Tradie Portrait suits sparkies and plumbers, and we offer respectful Police/First Responder Portrait and Military Service Portrait artwork.
Branding & Sport
Level up your look with a Gamer/Streamer Portrait or an Athlete/Sports Portrait in team colours.
Outdoors & Sport
Commission a Fisherman Custom Portrait, Golfer Custom Portrait, Rugby Jersey Portrait, Cricket Jersey Portrait, Cyclist Custom Portrait or sun-kissed Surfer Beach Portrait. Hikers love our Hiker & Outdoors Portrait.
Creative & Lifestyle
We draw Musician/Band Portrait and Dancer/Ballet Portrait scenes, plus Car Lover Portrait, Motorbike Rider Portrait, Book Lover Reading Portrait, Gardening Portrait and Chef & Foodie Portrait pieces.
From Modern to Retro
Pick a balanced Modern Caricature Portrait, refined Semi-Realistic Portrait, clean Minimal Line Art Portrait, soft Watercolour Style Portrait or playful Comic/Cartoon Style Portrait. Retro fans love a Vintage Poster Style Portrait and colour lovers go bold with a Pop Art Portrait.
Themed & Royal
Tell a story with a Superhero Themed Portrait or a fun Royal Portrait (King/Queen Style) for milestone birthdays and office wall humour.
Framing the Scene
Choose a classic Head & Shoulders Portrait, versatile Half-Body Portrait or dynamic Full-Body Portrait. Families can select a Family of 3 Portrait, Family of 4 Portrait or Family of 5+ Portrait.
Digital & Print
Get a Digital File Only Portrait for instant sharing, a ready-to-gift Framed Print Portrait or a textured Canvas Print Portrait.
Devices & Events
We tailor Phone Wallpaper Portrait and Desktop Wallpaper Portrait sizes, and design Wedding Guestbook Portrait, Invitation Portrait Artwork and Thank You Card Portrait sets for cohesive event branding.
Profiles & Headshots
Look consistent online with a Social Media Profile Portrait or a professional LinkedIn Headshot Portrait.
Brand With Personality
Order Staff Caricature Portraits for team pages, a Team Group Portrait for the office, or a Company Holiday Card Portrait people will keep. For activations, our Event Booth Live Portraits delight guests and generate shareable content.
Turnarounds That Fit
Pick a 48-Hour Rush Portrait when time’s tight, our dependable Standard Delivery Portrait, or a value-packed Budget Custom Portrait—all with proofing for small tweaks before finalising.
Serving NZ & AU
If you’re searching for Custom Portraits NZ or Custom Portraits Australia, you’re in the right place. We regularly deliver to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
Artist-Led From Draft to Delivery
We review your photos, advise the best style and composition, then draw with clean line work, balanced proportions and smooth shading. Every order includes a proof for approval so the finished piece lands with a wow when unwrapped.
Simple Steps
1) Pick a Style & Composition
Select your look (modern caricature, semi-realistic, line art, watercolour, pop art) and composition (head & shoulders, half-body, full-body; family of 3/4/5+).
2) Upload Photos & Notes
Share clear images and tell us what to highlight—people, pets, uniforms, jerseys or props.
3) Approve the Proof
Request minor tweaks, then choose digital, framed or canvas, plus rush if needed.
