Start with the reason.
Share who the portrait is for, how it will be used, what you are drawn to and what you want to avoid. A stronger reason produces a clearer visual brief.
The portrait experience / Ottawa
Enough direction. Enough room.
A useful process removes uncertainty before the camera appears, then gives the session space to become personal.
Shape the world around it.
References, wardrobe, location, weather, access and light should support the same idea. The plan is specific enough to guide us and loose enough to remain alive.
Direction without a performance.
Simple actions, adjustments and movement make the camera easier to forget. You do not need to arrive knowing how to pose.
Agree on the destination.
Before booking, confirm duration, image scope, editing, delivery, intended use and any additional costs. The published session rate is $40 CAD per hour.
A clear place to begin