Jonathan Pitts-Wiley · Sittings · A Schedule of Commissions
Studio of Jonathan Pitts-Wiley · 80 Fountain St · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Sittings

A Schedule of Commissions & Optical Studies
Terms of Commission: A fifty percent non-refundable retainer reserves the date and dedicated optical chemistry. Balances are settled upon selection of the master proof prior to release. Net-30 accounts and institutional requisitions accepted for collegiate and civic entities.
I. Formal Sittings & Optical Studies
The Immersion $2,200
A 3.5-hour continuous inquiry across 4×5 sheet film, roll film, and vintage glass; studying the physical gravitas of the singular figure.
  • 18 retouched master plates
  • One 16×20 hand-inspected exhibition cotton-rag print
  • One 11×14 hand-inspected exhibition cotton-rag print
  • 4 physical instant plates rendered live on set
  • Complete curated proof gallery
The Essence $1,800 / $1,200
An uncompromised analog performance staged strictly across silver-halide emulsions and mechanical shutters.
Option B — 4×5 Large Format View Camera $1,800
2.5 hours; absolute optical stillness beneath the dark cloth.
  • 5 retouched master sheet plates
  • One 16×20 hand-inspected exhibition cotton-rag print
  • Two 11×14 archival cotton-rag prints
  • Complete curated analog proof gallery
Option A — 6×7 Medium Format Roll Film $1,200
90 minutes; intimate optical compression and deep grain structure.
  • 7 retouched master files
  • One 11×14 archival cotton-rag print
  • Complete curated analog proof gallery
The Ensemble $1,500
A 2-to-3-hour live-chemistry encounter generating physical, peel-apart and integral artifacts in real time before the room.
  • 18 to 24 original physical instant portraits delivered live on set
  • Complete curated proof gallery of high-resolution transmission scans
The Continuum $1,000
A 90-minute study reconciling the speed of medium-format digital observation with the unhurried cadence of classic analog silver-halide.
  • Hybrid workflow: Digital Medium Format & exactly one roll of black-and-white 6×7 roll film
  • 6 retouched master files
  • One 11×14 archival cotton-rag print
  • Complete curated proof gallery
The Proscenium $900
A 90-minute encounter staged across wide-aspect instant film, isolating form and chiaroscuro under raking continuous light.
  • 10 original physical instant plates delivered live on set
  • Complete curated proof gallery of high-resolution transmission scans
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II. Institutional & Enterprise Commissions
Executive Leadership & Editorial $1,200
A 60-minute directorship commanding visual sovereignty for civic stewards, scholars, and institutional directors.
  • 5 retouched master files with press and institutional licensing
  • Curated selection proof gallery delivered within 48 hours
  • Documentary & spatial study extension (60 min / 5 frames): +$600
Executive & Editorial Express $700
A concentrated 30-minute encounter rendering decisive authority for accelerated publication timelines.
  • 2 retouched master files with full media release
  • Rapid turnaround for media deadlines via expedited proof gallery
  • Process & spatial context study extension (30 min / 3 frames): +$350
Collectives & Enterprise Leadership From $2,800
The studio transported to the institution; deploying spatial lighting and backdrops across the organizational roster.
Half-Day Deployment (Up to 4 Hours) $2,800
  • 8 individual roster portraits
  • 10 retouched master plates
  • Complete curated institutional proof gallery
  • Full media and institutional publication licensing
Full-Day Deployment (Up to 8 Hours) $4,800
  • Full organizational roster and ensemble pairings
  • 20 retouched master plates
  • Complete curated institutional proof gallery
  • Full media and institutional publication licensing
Spatial & Environmental Commissions From $2,500
Architectural and monographic documentation articulating the light, physical culture, and ethos of a campus or estate.
Half-Day Spatial Commission (Up to 4 Hours) $2,500
  • Comprehensive spatial suite with curated master retouched files
  • Complete curated selection proof gallery
  • High-resolution asset delivery for capital and architectural publication
Full-Day Spatial Commission (Up to 8 Hours) $4,500
  • Expanded multi-environment interior and exterior documentation suite
  • Complete curated selection proof gallery
  • Full institutional campaign and permanent archive rights
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III. Spatial Activations & Site Installations
"The Moment" Installations · Live Physical Artifacts
The Salon Activation (Full Day) $3,600
Up to 6 hours of continuous live studio activation; serving up to 75 individual or group sittings (approx. 10–12 sittings per hour) with large-format optics and live curing chemistry.
  • Physical instant artifacts handed directly to guests on-site as they develop
  • Complete, high-resolution archival flatbed digital scans of all created works
  • Post-event curated host proof gallery and press archive
The Intimate Assembly (Half Day) $2,200
Up to 3 hours of continuous live studio activation; capacity for up to 35 individual or paired guest sittings with environmental backdrops and live curing chemistry.
  • Physical instant artifacts handed directly to guests on-site as they develop
  • Complete, high-resolution archival flatbed digital scans of all created works
  • Post-event curated host proof gallery
The Repertory Activation (Short-Form / VIP) $1,500
Up to 2 hours of focused live studio activation; yielding exactly 20 original physical artifacts created live on-site for featured guests or intimate gatherings.
  • Physical instant artifacts handed directly to guests on-site as they develop
  • High-resolution archival digital scans of all created works
  • Post-event curated host proof gallery
"The Long View" Installations · Archival Digital & Film Masters
The Principal Assembly (Full Day) $4,800
Up to 6 hours of high-production studio installation paired with architectural lighting, engineered for comprehensive institutional and community preservation. Choice of Silver-Halide Analog or Hybrid Digital.
  • Up to 25 master portrait works, fully retouched with unrestricted publication rights
  • The Studio Index Edition: A hand-crafted archival box set containing physical proof prints of all finished works
  • Complete high-resolution digital master delivery via curated proof gallery
The Keynote & Delegation Sitting (Half Day) $3,000
Up to 3 hours of deliberate live studio installation tailored for featured keynotes, honorees, and executive delegations. Choice of Silver-Halide Analog or Hybrid Digital.
  • Up to 12 master portrait works, fully retouched with unrestricted publication rights
  • The Studio Index Edition: A custom archival box set containing physical proof prints of all finished works
  • Complete high-resolution digital master delivery via curated proof gallery
Bespoke Field Commissions Custom Proposal
Custom architectures crafted for multi-day symposia, national retreats, and complex multi-site institutional activations.
Spatial Activation À La Carte Enhancements
Roaming Spatial Documentary (Half-Day) +$1,200
Roaming Spatial Documentary (Full-Day) +$2,200
Live Flatbed Scan & Display Station +$650
Custom Embossed Folders (Per 50) +$350
Live Instant Artifact Deck (10 Exp.) +$130
Extended Activation (Per 30 Min) +$350
Additional Technical Assistant +$450
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IV. Commercial & Brand Directorship
Enterprise Commercial, Advertising & Brand Media By Proposal
Narrative staging, custom scenic environments, and campaign licensing structured to project scope ($2,200 half day / $3,800 full day baseline production).
  • Turnkey on-set directorship, grip, and modular spatial flat construction
  • Complete commercial asset review hosted via private proof gallery
  • Licensing structures partitioned by regional, national, or perpetual distribution
V. Commencement Sittings (Seasonal)
The Spring Cycle · April 1 – July 15 · Strictly Limited to Twelve Sittings Annually
The Cap & Gown $800
A 60-minute study honoring academic rites of passage through classical medium-format framing and archival cotton prints.
  • 6 retouched master files
  • One 11×14 archival cotton-rag print
  • Complete curated proof gallery
The Commencement $550
A 45-to-60-minute instant encounter yielding tangible physical plates in real time to commemorate transition.
  • 8 original physical instant plates delivered live on set
  • High-resolution digital transmission scan suite delivered via proof gallery
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VI. Accompaniments & Expansions
Expanded Group Compositions Proportional Scale
Compositions featuring multiple figures necessitate wider scenic footprints, directional lighting recalibration, and extended session pacing.
Two Figures 1.30 × Base Sitting
Three Figures 1.50 × Base Sitting
Four Figures 1.75 × Base Sitting
Five or More Figures Inquire for Ensemble Staging
Additional Retouched Plate $150
120 Analog Roll Inscription $85
Expedited Press Delivery $350 min
Documentary Extension $350–$600
Exhibition Cotton Prints By Dimension
Regional Field Dispatch By Mileage