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Portfolio BUilding Session

I’m opening a limited number of styled portfolio sessions to create fresh, intentional imagery for my website and marketing this season.

These sessions are designed to feel relaxed, guided, and professional — perfect if you’ve been wanting updated photos while helping me build new creative work.

Each session includes a studio setting, outfit guidance, and posing direction throughout so you never have to worry about what to do in front of the camera. My goal is for you to walk away feeling confident, comfortable, and genuinely excited about your photos.


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What's included

Here’s what’s waiting for you

 

Each portfolio session includes a 45-minute styled studio experience with guided posing and direction throughout, outfit guidance to help you feel confident and camera-ready, and a curated gallery of professionally edited digital images delivered online. These sessions are thoughtfully planned to create clean, timeless imagery you’ll love while also helping me build fresh content for my portfolio and marketing. Additional images are always available for purchase if you’d like more from your session.

 

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Dates & location

Limited spots Available

 

Location: Downtown Des Moines, and/or Waterworks Park

Dates:  TBD

45-minute sessions • Limited availability • First come, first served

 

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Session Fee: FREE

Includes all listed features

 

A $75 non-refundable session fee is required to reserve your spot and helps cover studio rental and planning costs. This fee includes your styled, guided studio session and a curated gallery of professionally edited digital images, with the option to purchase additional photos if you’d like. Sessions are limited and booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

FAQ

 

What is a portfolio session?

Portfolio sessions are styled, studio-based shoots designed to create fresh marketing and portfolio imagery for my brand. You’ll receive a guided, professional photo experience while helping me build new creative work.

Where will sessions take place?

All sessions take place outdoors at select locations in the Des Moines area, including downtown Des Moines, Jester Park, and Water Works Park. Final location will be chosen at the time of booking based on the selected date, time, and lighting conditions.

Do you help with posing and outfits?

Yes! I guide you through posing the entire session so you never feel awkward or unsure. You’ll also receive a personalized mood board ahead of time with outfit inspiration and styling guidance to help you feel confident, prepared, and aligned with the overall vision.

Can I reschedule?

Life happens! One reschedule may be allowed with at least 72 hours’ notice, depending on availability.

How do I book?