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St. Louis & St. Charles County, MO

Creative Portraits

Styled portraits where I play with light, color and a theme.

Creative portraits are where I experiment. I shoot them to understand light, play with color and keep sharpening the part that matters on every shoot: helping people relax and feel like themselves in front of the camera.

What I learn here shows up in every client session.

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Who I work with

I’m always open to collaborations with:

  • Models building or refreshing a portfolio
  • Makeup artists, hair stylists and designers who want their work photographed
  • Anyone with a look, a color or a mood they’ve been wanting to try

How it works

1

Share your idea

A theme, a color, an outfit or a few reference photos. Rough ideas are fine.

2

We plan it together

We pin the look, colors and outfits to a shared Pinterest board. I work out the light and the backdrop, and we shoot in my studio or outdoors, wherever the idea fits best.

3

Your photos

Every image edited by me, in my own style. Never outsourced.

Have an idea for a creative shoot?

Tell me the look, the colors or the mood you have in mind. Or call or text (636) 336-2574.

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