Voilà! The reference photos arrived and I was pleased with the images.

The vineyard is picturesque with rolling fields of grapevines that sweep towards the camera's eye. In the distance, a line of bluish hills run across the horizon—an impressive river divides the hills from the vineyard.

The photos of the vineyard owner's daughter are perfect. She has an attractive appearance, and, with just a bit of imagination, one can picture her in an 1800s vineyard where she is about to tame a savage bear with a romantic dance.

These photos make perfect reference, but perhaps the greatest advantage of using these photos is that they will make the final illustration more personal to the client, the vineyard owner.