Adult portrait sessions are about creating photographs that feel intentional, personal, and true to this chapter of your life.
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You may bring up to three outfit options. Think about how you want to be seen, what you want these photographs to say, and where you plan to use them.
Props are also welcome. A few thoughtful details can help tell more of your story and give us more variety during the session.
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What to Wear
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-Birthday & Milestone Portraits
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This is a good place to have fun with wardrobe.
Think about pieces that feel celebratory, elevated, dramatic, or simply very you. A favorite dress, suit, statement jacket, sequins, bold accessories, or something connected to the milestone can all work beautifully.
You can also bring one more timeless look so you leave with portraits that feel both celebratory and classic.
For props, consider things that add a sense of celebration without taking over the portrait. Champagne, a cupcake with a candle, a small cake, or balloons can all work well. If you bring balloons, please make sure they are weighted so they stay where we need them.
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-Dating Profile Photos
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Bring clothing that looks like something you would actually wear.
A polished casual look, a more elevated outfit, and something that reflects your personality or lifestyle usually gives the best variety.
Avoid anything that feels overly formal unless that is genuinely part of who you are. The goal is to look confident, approachable, and recognizable.
Props can be especially useful here because they give people a glimpse into your interests and personality. Consider bringing something connected to what you genuinely enjoy, such as golf clubs, vintage records, a favorite book, a camera, whiskey, a musical instrument, or something tied to a hobby you actually spend time doing.
The best props feel natural to you, not staged.
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-Personal Portraits
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Choose clothing that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and like yourself.
Simple pieces often photograph beautifully. Solid colors, clean lines, interesting textures, and well-fitting clothing help keep the focus on you.
If there is a side of yourself you want to document right now, bring something that reflects it. Meaningful objects, heirlooms, flowers, books, artwork, or personal accessories can all add depth to the portraits.
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-Creative & Editorial Portraits
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This is where you can push things further.
Statement pieces, dramatic silhouettes, unusual fabrics, vintage clothing, bold accessories, or wardrobe built around a specific concept can all become part of the image.
Props are absolutely welcome here. Objects, flowers, instruments, costumes, vintage finds, or anything connected to the concept can help make the session feel more cinematic and unexpected.
Keep in mind that the studio is located up a flight of stairs, so anything you bring will need to be carried up with you. Choose props that are manageable and easy to transport.
 
-Personal Branding
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Bring clothing that reflects both your profession and your personality.
Think beyond a traditional headshot. You may want one polished look, one more relaxed look, and one outfit that feels especially connected to your brand or creative identity.
You can also bring items connected to your work, such as tools of your trade, products, books, artwork, a laptop, camera, or other objects that help visually explain what you do.
 
Hair & Makeup
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Please arrive camera-ready, with your hair and makeup already finished before your scheduled session time.
Choose a look that feels like you, just polished. Avoid making major changes to your hair or trying a completely unfamiliar makeup style right before your session.
Bring anything you may need for small touch-ups.
If you would like professional hair or makeup beforehand, a salon is conveniently located downstairs from the studio.
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Before You Arrive
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Try your outfits on ahead of time and make sure everything fits the way you want it to.
Check for wrinkles, lint, visible undergarments, missing buttons, or anything else that may distract from the portrait.
If you are bringing props, keep them intentional. A few great pieces are usually better than bringing too much.
Eat something, drink water, and give yourself enough time to arrive without feeling rushed.
 
You do not need to know how to pose.
I will guide you through expression, posture, movement, and angles so the final portraits feel natural, confident, and genuinely like you.