Portrait of a 40-year marriage

Burbank photographer Harvey Branman is taking free artistic portraits of couples that have been together for 40 or more years. He plans to turn the shots into a book with the couple's philosophies of why they’ve stayed married while so many others have not.

If you have been married 40 plus years, Harvey is offering a free portrait session (normally $100) and one 8 x 10 print (normally $75 to $100). If you want more prints you have to pay for them. Prints run from $35 for four wallet size photos to $1,850 for a mounted 40" x 50" portrait. By participating you agree to sign a release that your photo can be used in the book.

Harvey may be able to squeeze you in before V-day, though I don't know if the print will be ready for the holiday. Call to make sure. Check out his other family portraits.

Visit Photography As An Art at 1307 N. San Fernando Blvd. in Burbank. (818) 954-9294. Harvey offers some free tips on improving the outcome of your photos.