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Before Your Appointment

A little preparation.
A lot of possibility.

Choose the guide for your session, save it to your phone, and take your time with the details. Your booking and any instructions from the studio confirm exactly what your appointment includes.

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Portrait Session Preparation Guide

For every regular portrait package and theme. Plan your wardrobe, beauty preparation, arrival, and finishing details with the guide for your booking.

Packages: Basic, Classic, Upgraded, Signature, Elevated, Premier, Classic for Two, and Laura Picks.

Themes: All regular portrait themes, including Conceptual & Fine Art, Fantasy, Gothic Romance, Seasonal Romance, Victorian & Steampunk, Pinup, Fashion, Cosplay, and Couples & Family. Featured-animal clients should also read the animal-session section and their booking instructions.

PDF · 4.4 MB

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Boudoir Preparation Guide

Lingerie fit and shopping, styling choices, comfort and boundaries, hair and makeup, retouching, and a session-day checklist. Boudoir sessions are for adults 18 and older.

PDF · 8.9 MB

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The essentials, at a glance.

Share Your Vision

Complete your pre-shoot intake with inspiration, wardrobe ideas, editing preferences, allergies, and any comfort or mobility needs. Wait for reference-image uploads to finish before submitting.

Plan Your Wardrobe

Check the looks and sets in your booking. Confirm any studio pieces before relying on them, try on complete outfits, and pack shoes, undergarments, and accessories together.

Check Your Styling

If professional hair and makeup are booked, arrive with clean, completely dry hair and a clean, moisturized face unless your stylist directs otherwise. Without styling, arrive camera-ready.

Arrive at Your Start Time

Hair and makeup time is built into the appointment when included. Check your session instructions for the meeting location, parking, and access details. Arrange any additional guest with the studio in advance.

You Do Not Have to Know How to Pose

That is what we are here for.

Send any questions through your client portal or contact the studio before your appointment. We will help you sort out the details.

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