Do you exist in photos?
When was the last time you had a beautiful portrait of yourself? Most women haven’t had a professional portrait made since high school because they think they can no longer have a beautiful image.
Capturing your image is not only for you, but for the generations who follow behind.
What photos will you leave behind to define your life? The drunk pictures taken in a mirror of a pub toilet, the old formal and cheesy school pictures you had taken 20 years ago that make you cringe, OR gorgeous portraits that represent who you really are, and make you look and feel like the very best version of yourself, which make you proud to show off who you are at this very moment in time?
What I create are beautiful portraits of women, women who don’t feel camera worthy. Women whose sexiness comes from who she is as a person. Where a woman is celebrated. She not only looks amazing, but she feels amazing.
You must celebrate your life. I don’t care how fat you think you are, I don’t care how old you think you are. My job, as a portrait photographer, is to take the most beautiful photograph you have ever seen of yourself, so that you can cherish this for the rest of your life.”
Here are 4 Things You Should Know about Photography Shoots
1) YOU THINK THE PICTURES ARE FOR YOUR HUSBAND, BUT YOU'RE WRONG.
Many clients come to me thinking they will give their husbands or partners these images as a gift, but almost always, when they see their portraits, they realize that these photographs were really for themselves. The session and the images made them feel powerful, beautiful, sexy -- and it turns out the session was a gift for themselves.
2) SCHEDULE A PRE-CONSULTATION.
If the idea of getting in front of the camera makes you nervous, contact the photographer and make a pre-consultation appointment.
I always have pre-consultations with my clients because it is important to get to know each other, develop trust, and to see if we are a good fit for each other. I want to put you at ease and answer all your questions – what should I wear, what will it cost, when can I see my photographs? I want to know where you plan to hang these images or are you considering, so we can create a custom photo session to fit these spaces.
Get a feel for the studio, the photographer, the quality of the products and the overall vibe. If it's not a good fit, you should keep looking.
With all my clients, I like to follow their lead. If they bring in very conservative clothes, I pose them accordingly. If they bring in lingerie or a sexy dress, I know they're interested in bring out that side of themselves in photographs. I work to make my clients feel comfortable, and develop a strong sense of trust between us.
3) "I JUST WANT DIGITALS."
No, actually, if you are only being offered digitals, you are being done a disservice.
Holding a beautiful portrait of yourself in your hands gives you a powerful feeling. You connect with the image both as something visual to look at, and as a real, solid object to treasure and appreciate. For Elegant Beauty shoots, I recommend my image folio boxes. These are artisan, custom made boxes that look beautiful on a bookshelf. They are filled with a beautiful set of mounted images that can be taken out and framed individually and hung in the bedroom, hallway, walk-in closet, or in the bath. Switch them out for new images every so often to remind yourself that you are beautiful.
4) "I'LL JUST FIND A PHOTOGRAPHER ON GROUPON"
Beware discount photographers. Theirs could be a high-volume studio that will get you in and out quickly with no finesse. An Elegant Beauty portrait session is a very personal thing, and you will want someone to lead you gently through the experience. My sessions include a personal styling and wardrobe consultation, an hour of hair and makeup, multiple outfit changes, and we can shoot as many or as few looks as you like. Your portrait viewing session is never rushed, and I will guide you and help you with your selections. Yes, you will have to pay more for that experience, but you will come away with a far more luxurious experience and absolutely beautiful portraits.
If you are considering an Elegant Beauty photography session, please give us a call and we will get to know each other. Then you can decide if it is for you. Or if you want to share it with your daughter, sister, mom or best friend.
How do you dream of being photographed? Are you the girl next door? A romantic? A Vixen? Isn’t time to feel like a supermodel?
Brenda Jankowski brenPhotography 215.208.5803
It's about shining from the inside
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