Yes, all silhouettes at MAISON SUZETTE are free-form and hand-cut by me, authentically replicating the 18th century French silhouette portrait tradition. I was trained by French artisans and Disney Silhouette Studio veterans with decades of experience.

I haven’t refused a subject yet at SALON DES SILHOUETTE! Humans, pets, celebrities, anime characters – all OK, as long as you handle the reference material for the subject!

At the moment, I am only processing orders through Etsy. Please e-mail your photo reference at your earliest convenience to SILHOUETTES.BY.SUZETTE@GMAIL.COM and include your name and order number.

✁ Stand approximately 4 feet from your subject
✁ Have subject stand in front of a plain background (a white backdrop is ideal!)
✁ Please photograph at EYE-level
✁ Have subject face RIGHT
✁ Have lips closed in natural position
✁ INCLUDE full back of head and neck down to shoulders
✁ Phone photos are OK!
✁ Multiple photos are OK!

Please e-mail me at SILHOUETTES.BY.SUZETTE@GMAIL.COM or complete a website form with dimensions and a detailed write-up! I have experience with more elaborate complicated silhouette illustrations. Prices begin at $300 for a couture one-of-a-kind project like this.

I would love to be a part of your event! Let’s make this happen. When inquiring either by website form or to SILHOUETTES.BY.SUZETTE@GMAIL.COM directly, please include the venue address, date, and expected guest attendance.

I am currently booking for the 2023 calendar year. If you have an event in 2024, do please still reach out! I will evaluate on a case-by-case basis.

My private event rate is $250/hour with a minimum booking of 2 hours.

The hourly booking rate accurately reflects a full duration of cutting silhouettes. You do not pay extra for prep or breakdown; I will set up 15-30 minutes prior to the booking time and wrap after the scheduled time (~15 minutes). In 1 hour, I can comfortably accommodate hand-cutting 20 guest silhouettes. Each silhouette will come affixed with archival paste to a 5” x 7” premium cardstock mat of your guest’s choice (I have multiple design options) and with a clear archival sleeve for protection. As I cut using folded speciality silhouette paper, two silhouette portraits are produced in one sitting. For weddings, the Bride & Groom (or Bride & Bride, or Groom & Groom) usually like to supply an album for me to paste the duplicate cuts into. Guests can then sign and leave comments!

Yes, if you are interested in adding on frames for guests, please reach out, and I can send over a one-sheet quote of frame options.

I am happy to do free-form, hand-cut live full-body silhouettes of the hosts during my time booked! Please keep in mind, this will take longer than a traditional bust silhouette.

Yes! I offer a deluxe full-body silhouette option that begins at $200 for 2 figures in advance. This package comes with 2 rounds of revisions, a final 8” x 10” mounted silhouette portrait, and digitized files for your personal use.

While I have an array of existing design options for the silhouette mounting mats, there is nothing quite like a bespoke, personalized mat to fit your event’s theme and decor! Please reach out if you are interested in this option.

I apologize, but certain 5” x 7” mat designs are event- or venue-only exclusives! Subscribe to my newsletter or follow my social media to learn more about future limited releases!

Unfortunately, I most likely do not have that specific frame sourced for you to buy! Please feel free to reach out regardless!

I do not charge any travel fees for events within 60 miles of the center of Dallas. This largely covers the DFW metroplex! I am available to travel for events, but hosts will need to cover transportation costs, lodging, and a per diem that covers additional expenses (ground transportation, meals, miscellaneous costs).

If you are located outside of DFW, please reach out with the location and date of your event, and I can give an estimate of the travel costs. This varies based on date and distance. I will say a reasonable earmark is to anticipate $600.

Once we’ve confirmed the details, I will send over a contract and an invoice by e-mail for a non-refundable 50% deposit.

To reserve the date of booking, I request a 50% non-refundable deposit due within 7 business days of invoice receipt. I will send an online invoice. The remaining 50% is due 24 hours in advance of the scheduled event unless negotiated otherwise between us in our contract.

All I need from the venue is a table in a well-lit area and two chairs! I provide the rest. I also carry a battery-powered light in my kit for back-up.

In 1 hour, I can comfortably accommodate a total of 20 guest silhouettes. As I only need 1-3 minutes to cut a silhouette, the actual silhouette count cut is often greater, but I’ve found from doing private events that 20 guests per hour is the best rule of thumb.

No problem, just let me know! In most cases, this is doable!

Yes, you may! However, please be respectful of recording subjects if you do not have their consent. Please tag me on social media!

Great minds think alike! When I am not cutting paper, I work in costuming. I have many pieces of antique, vintage, and period garments and costumes in my wardrobe arsenal. Tell me more about your dress code, and I am more than happy to come dressed appropriately!

I would love to collaborate! Please complete a website form or e-mail me with details and what you have in mind!

At the moment, I do not do live fashion illustrations for weddings. However, you may reach out via website inquiry or e-mail if you have a fashion-related event you would like to hire me for. My rates for this service begin at $500/hour.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns via website form, e-mail, or social media! I will do my best to respond!