The
Portrait
Experience
Most of my clients begin by saying: “I’m not photogenic.
I never like photos of myself.”
I hear this all the time.
From our first conversation to the final portrait, I’ll guide you so you can simply relax and be yourself. When you see your portraits, you’ll say: “That’s me. That’s who I am.”
This isn’t just a photoshoot. It’s a chance to pause, to be seen, and to honor the story you carry. Many clients tell me the session itself was as meaningful as the portraits they took home.
A portrait is not proof, it’s presence. Crafted with care and preserved in print, it becomes more than an image—it becomes a legacy.
One image that outlives a thousand selfies.
Investment
Your portrait session fee is $790. That covers everything you need to feel prepared and cared for: our consultation, styling guidance, a fully guided photoshoot, professional retouching, and a private reveal session where you’ll see your portraits for the first time.
You don’t have to decide what to buy until that reveal. You’ll only choose what you love.
Fine art prints begin at $275, with collections starting at $1,500. Most of my clients invest between $2,000 and $5,000 on their portrait artwork.
Your portraits are available as handcrafted folio boxes, luxury albums, and wall art—pieces created to be lived with, passed on, and remembered.
Notes:
Professional makeup and hair services can be arranged upon request and are highly recommended for a polished and refined portrait experience.
What to Expect
A portrait experience designed with care, creativity, and purpose.
STEP 01
Connect
We begin with a conversation—by phone or Zoom— exploring your vision, story, and what you want to express. We’ll align on vision, styling, and intention.
Create
Your portrait experience takes place in a relaxed, guided environment in the studio. The session is guided yet intuitive, with ample room for experimentation and emotional expression. This is where the art begins.
STEP 02
STEP 03
Reveal
Two weeks after your portrait session, we meet for your private reveal. You’ll view your portraits and I’ll help you select the artwork that best reflects your story.
Preserve
Your selected images are transformed into museum-grade prints, albums, or a legacy folio box—ready to display, gift, or archive.
STEP 04
“I felt overwhelmed with joy. I’ve never been part of a photoshoot before.”
MICHAEL PAULINO.
“I was able to see myself in that light that I always wanted to see myself.”
KELLI FORDE.
Ready to preserve your story?
Book your session or schedule a consultation to begin your portrait experience.
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