What to Wear for a Professional Portrait Session (Without Overthinking It)
Most people stress about what to wear for their portrait session. After a decade of modeling and hundreds of sessions, I can tell you the answer is simpler than you think, and a few things you’d never guess are quietly working against you on camera.
You’ve booked your session. You’re feeling good about it. And then you open your closet and suddenly nothing looks right.
Sound familiar?
Whether you’re coming in for a personal branding session, updated professional photos, or your first real portrait, the outfit question is always the same. It’s one of the biggest sources of pre-session anxiety and one of the most common things I get asked about. So let me make it simple. After a decade of modeling and hundreds of portrait sessions, here’s exactly what works on camera and what doesn’t.
Start with how you want to feel
Before you think about color or style, ask yourself one question: what do I want people to feel when they see this photo?
Authoritative? Approachable? Creative? Polished?
Your outfit should support that feeling, not compete with it. The goal is for someone to look at your portrait and see you, not your clothes. When your outfit is doing its job right, nobody notices it. They just notice you.
What actually works on Camera
Solid colors and simple patterns
Busy prints, large logos, and bold graphics pull attention away from your face which is the whole point of a portrait. Solid colors photograph beautifully and keep the focus where it belongs.
The best colors on camera are ones that complement your skin tone without blending into it. Navy, deep green, burgundy, cream, and soft grey tend to work for most people. Avoid wearing the same color as your background. If you’re shooting on a neutral backdrop, a white shirt can disappear.
Fabric matters more than most people realize
The right color in the wrong fabric can still let you down on camera. Quality fabrics like silk, cotton, linen, and ponte photograph beautifully. They drape well, they move naturally, and they read as elevated without trying too hard.
What to avoid: anything that attracts lint or pet hair. Fluffy knits, velvet, and certain synthetics are a magnet for every stray hair in a five-mile radius and no matter how well you’ve prepared, it will show up in your photos. If you have dogs or cats at home, check your outfit carefully before you leave and bring a lint roller. Seriously. It’s the smallest thing that causes the most last-minute stress in a session.
As a general rule, if the fabric looks expensive, it photographs expensive. If it looks cheap in person, it will most likely photograph that way.
Clothes that fit well
This sounds obvious but it matters more on camera than anywhere else. A well-fitting blazer or a shirt that sits cleanly on your shoulders will always outperform something baggy or too tight. The camera flattens dimension, fit is how you get it back.
Necklines that frame your face
V-necks, crew necks, and open collars all draw the eye upward toward your face. High turtlenecks can shorten the neck on camera. Strapless or off-shoulder styles can read as underdressed depending on your industry.
Your actual wardrobe
The best outfits for portrait sessions are usually already in your closet. They’re the things you wear when you want to feel like yourself on a good day. Not the dress you bought for a wedding three years ago. Not the blazer you’ve been meaning to wear. The thing you reach for when you have an important meeting and you want to feel ready. I always say dress for your biggest opportunity.
What to Avoid
- Bright white against fair skin. It can blow out in certain lighting
- Sleeveless tops if you’re self-conscious about your arms. That energy shows on camera
- Anything uncomfortable. If you’re tugging at it or thinking about it, it will show
- Too many accessories. One or two pieces that feel like you, not a full set
- Clothes you’ve never worn before. Unfamiliar clothes make you move differently
A word on black — and this one surprises people. Black seems like the safe, slimming choice, and a lot of people default to it for that reason. But on camera, all-black can actually work against you. Without separation between your clothing and the background, the body can read as one dark mass. Shapeless rather than streamlined. The slimming effect you get in real life disappears when there’s no contrast or definition for the camera to work with. A deep navy, rich burgundy, or even a dark green will give you the same polished feel with far more dimension on camera.
Bring Options
I always recommend bringing two or three outfit options to your session. What looks great in your bathroom mirror at home sometimes reads differently under studio lighting, and having choices means we can find what actually works for your coloring, your energy, and the look we’re going for together.
At minimum, bring one option that feels professional and one that feels more like you off the clock. Sometimes the second one surprises everyone.
A note on hair and makeup
Keep it consistent with how you normally show up when you want to look your best. The goal is to look like you. The polished version that showed up ready to kick ass and take names. Dramatic changes from your everyday look can make photos feel disconnected from who you actually are.
If you’re doing your own makeup, a little more than usual tends to photograph well. If you’re getting it done professionally, let them know the photos are for professional use and that you want it to feel natural. Or we make it easy and can book your professional services right here at the studio for you.
The honest truth
Here’s what I tell every client before their session: the outfit matters less than you think, and how you feel in it matters more than anything.
I’ve seen a simple white shirt photograph beautifully because the person wearing it felt completely themselves. And I’ve seen a perfectly styled outfit fall flat because the person wearing it was uncomfortable.
That’s why every session at House of 301 starts with a conversation about what you’re wearing, how you want to feel, and what we’re trying to capture. By the time we pick up the camera, the outfit question is already answered.
You just have to show up. I’ll handle the rest.
Ready to book your portrait session in Traverse City? Inquire here. https://www.houseof301.com/inquire
Read more on styling for your session by clicking here.
Jules Brown is a portrait photographer and founder of House of 301, a woman-owned portrait studio in Traverse City, Michigan. With over a decade of modeling experience, Jules specializes in helping professional women look and feel like themselves on camera.
The Best Outdoor Locations for Portrait Photography in Northern Michigan
Let’s be real, as a portrait photographer and studio owner I know that you can’t beat outdoor, lifestyle portraits in Traverse City in the warmer months of summer and fall!
So when you aren’t in need for studio photography, I want to share with you some amazing locations to create beautiful editorial and lifestyle imagery here in the surrounding areas of Traverse City. Buckle up, they’re too good to miss.
Beach Locations:
Esche Road Beach: (one of my favorites for a multiple locations in one) A 45 minute drive west of TC. The mornings are quiet and serene. You have the gorgeous beach, with soft sand, gorgeous diffused light unlike many beaches, with the dunes in the background while also with a short walk away you have a river with bridge, and the classic Michigan Red pines.
Maple Bay: A 20 minute drive up East Grand traverse bay towards Elk Rapids. Once parked, there is a quaint 10 minute trail walk til it opens to a beach along the Bay. Dog friendly and great for sunrise or sunset. Beware of the mosquitoes after dark!
Old Mission Point Lighthouse: If you are looking for a drive up the peninsula, popping in and out of wineries, you will end at the lighthouse. A beautiful area for sunrise or sunset, senior portraits, families, couples. This has access to beach, trails and the lighthouse. Tends to be busier in the evenings vs morning.
Good Harbor Bay: One of my favorite places for maternity, stunning beach and sunsets. Beautiful long tall grass, windswept air and soft sand makes for stunning portraits. Can be busy in the evenings but the beach has a good distance and easy to separate yourself from the crowd.
Sand Dunes:
Pyramid Point Trail: A 45 minute drive west of Traverse City but worth it. If you are looking for sand bowls, and a view from above, it’s a little workout walk up the dunes overlooking Lake Michigan. Wide spaces, great for senior portraits or couples.
Sleeping Bear Dunes: obviously! But remember there are multiple access points so be sure to check with your photographer about your goals for your session so you pick the right one. If you use the main entrance, the crowds are busier so beware on evenings during sunset.
Park Locations:
The Botanic Garden: I personally love this area for solo sessions like senior portraits but could be great for a small family. It is right by the commons located right in Traverse City, so very convenient. The landscaping is always very well taken care of and showcases a variety of florals.
F&M Park: Underrated, a cute park in town between the highly sought after state street and Washington street neighborhood. Easy location and just up the road from downtown. If you want interactive play with your children this is a great location with swings, and a spinning wheel.
Clinch Park: Open area by the harbor, with paid public parking. Walking distance to a small beach on the West Arm of Traverse bay. If you like the look of boat docks, open space, and a city beach this is for you. Right across the street from downtown.
Trails/Fields:
Timbers Recreation: This is located near Long lake, 15 minutes west of TC. A great trail for families to enjoy the outdoors. You come down a beautiful long road with trees arched over until you reach the parking lot. It is a beautiful area that tends to have great light and photographs beautifully.
Beaver Pond Trail: This is great for families, you can walk down the Boardman river trail with access to open fields. The fall colors here are epic. Isn’t typically busy. Dog friendly trail.
Brown Bridge Quiet Area: about 25-30 minutes south of TC. An easy dog and kid friendly location with a few rolling hills and flat trail intersecting through a river.
Now that I have given you some ideas, know the possibilities are truly endless up here. These are only a preview of many beautiful areas we have up here in the Traverse City area of Northern Michigan. If you are planning a session for summer/fall, inquire on my contact page. I would love to help plan your perfect portrait session.
I look forward to connecting!
Jules Brown
@itsjulesbrown @houseof301tc
www.houseof301.com
Your Photos Are a Vision Statement, Not a Time Capsule
Your photos shouldn’t be a record of who you were— they should be a declaration of who you’re becoming.
Where you are today matters. Your growth deserves to be honored.
But your imagery shouldn’t stop there.
If your photos no longer align with the direction you’re heading, you don’t need new documentation— you need intentional representation. The kind of imagery that matches your ambition, your voice, your presence.
That’s where the photographer you choose truly matters.
This decision isn’t just technical— it’s philosophical.
You are not hiring someone to “take pictures of you.”
You are choosing someone to visually interpret who you are and where you’re going.
A photographer brings:
Taste — an eye trained to see elevation rather than imitation
Intention — the ability to create images with purpose rather than trend
Vision— a larger understanding of story, brand, and positioning
When values align, the imagery becomes more than a portrait— it becomes a tool of self-belief.
The right photographer does not replicate what already exists.
They help you step forward visually before the rest of the world catches up.
Your next chapter deserves imagery that reflects the person you’re building— not the one you’ve already outgrown.
Portraits aren’t about your past.
They’re about defining your future.
House of 301— Studio Portraiture Reimaged in Traverse City, Michigan.
Refinement and Personal Portraits
There’s a cultural obsession with “new year, new self.”
But I don’t believe in that.
I believe in editing the real self that already exists.
Peeling back the layers until we get to the essence.
Removing the noise.
Removing the expectations.
Removing the performative identity — so the true one is revealed.
That is the evolution.
Refinement is the real reinvention.
Finding the Power in your Portraits
There’s a point in portraiture where the noise falls away.
Where a person isn’t posing anymore.
They’re just existing — fully — in who they are.
That’s where the work elevates.
Quiet isn’t the absence of power.
Quiet is power without performance.
And when someone drops into that place —
that’s the frame I trust.
Point of View is more important than location as a portrait photographer
There’s a myth that the strongest work only happens in major cities.
But the images that stay with us don’t come from the landscape — they come from the person behind the lens.
Point of view is a kind of passport.
It allows you to translate nuance across locations, cultures, and environments.
Good image-making is not about where you are.
It’s about how you see.
When your perspective is sharp, the work becomes borderless.
Less, but Better
The longer I work in editorial portraiture, the more I realize that the real work is not adding new ideas — it’s removing the unnecessary ones.
Editing is a discipline.
Restraint is a taste-marker.
We live in a culture that tries to convince us that more is always better.
But the images that hold, the ones that feel iconic — are often the ones that have the least inside the frame.
Taste is subtraction.
The Truth about an Effortless Portrait
There’s a particular kind of moment I’m obsessed with in portraiture.
It’s the one that looks like almost nothing is happening — but internally, something very real is shifting.
You can see it in the eyes.
You can feel it in the shoulders.
You sense it in the way the breath drops lower in the body.
Stillness creates presence.
Presence creates truth.
This is why I trust quiet frames.
They hold the essence of who someone really is.
Beyond The Zip Code Myth..
There’s a long-standing myth that major work only comes from major cities.
But some of the most meaningful images I’ve ever created came from quiet, unassuming places — the places where a person’s internal world feels louder than the street outside.
Editorial presence isn’t a product of geography.
It’s a product of intention.
When we stop believing that creativity is location-dependent — we free ourselves to see more clearly.
The truth is: the most powerful images don’t need a skyline.
They just need someone who sees.
Why Taste Matters in Portrait Photography
We romanticize taste.
We imagine it comes naturally — as if it’s something you’re born with.
But taste isn’t a trait.
It’s a discipline.
Taste is the quiet, consistent practice of saying yes to what aligns…and no to what distracts.
It’s the willingness to remove, refine, reconsider, and sharpen.
Taste is editing — in the room, before the photo is taken.
It’s honoring the 2% that changes everything.
This is what Refined Realities is about.
It’s the truth that refinement isn’t loud — it’s cumulative.
Being Seen is Not the Same as Being Looked At
(Quiet Truths at House of 301)
Most people believe portraits are about looking good on camera. But the most defining portraits are not about how you look— they’re about how you feel being witnessed.
This is the difference between being looked at and being seen.
In my studio, I don’t photograph performance. I photograph recognition.
When someone walks into House of 301, they often tell me the same thing: “I don’t know what to do with my face.”
This is what most people believe the camera requires— an expression, a pose, a performance for the lens.
But the camera isn’t threatening— the self-consciousness is. The real work is not your ‘good side’. The real work is letting yourself relax into who you actually are.
& when someone exhales and stops trying to ‘perform’, something shifts. Their face changes. Their body softens. Their presence becomes true.
That is the moment I’m waiting for.
Great portraiture is not about posing— it’s about presence.
This is my editorial approach— shaped by years of being photographed myself:
subtle direction
slow shaping
space to settle
trust in nuance
I believe luxury portrait photography is not about spectacle or drama. It’s about attention— honest, discerning, subtle attention. The kind that reveals the truth instead of decorating it.
This is what makes an image iconic.
Whether I’m photographing a founder, a creative, or a quiet force— my goal is always the same:
I don’t capture a version of you— I reveal a part of you.
House of 301— An Editorial Portrait Studio in Traverse City
I built House of 301 as a studio for people who want images that feel like them— not like a trend. If you’re drawn to portraiture that is understated, refined, and rooted in authenticity— you’re in the right place.
Ready for your own Quiet Truth moment?
Inquire for availability— select dates are open
The possibilities of a branding session at House of 301
I am so glad you asked! When you think of a branding session, where does your mind go directly to? Okay, good. Now, if I have you figured out, I am going to say your thoughts aren’t wrong, but they aren’t 100% right either.
If you are thinking you’d like to book a Branding Session, let’s dive into what it entails from House of 301, POV.
Portraits, Details, Candids.. yes, it is not just one piece of the puzzle, but all pieces of the puzzle. You come to us because you want to do it right the first time.
Portraits:
This is cover story quality. Portraits of YOU, your face, your energy, your style. These photos are about, well, YOU.
Portrait image ideas for your branding session, not our images*
Details:
What do you do? What props and tools do you use everyday in your business? Think books, computers, phones, glasses, jewlery, shoes? What are you selling and marketing? You need to be bringing the items that relate to your brand to the session so we can capture flat lays, and what we call, ‘filler photos’ for your website and social media. I get it, you don’t want to share your face in every post and that is EXACTLY why these are so important! Be intentional. We want these to feel high end, not cheesy.
Detail imagery ideas for your branding session, not our images*
Candids:
Every ones favorite word. When you hear candid, you hear natural, effortless, authentic. Yes, it means all of these things but it also means YOU in your element, combining portraits with your details. You walking with your swatches if you’re an interior designer, you holding albums or hanging a framed photo you took if you are a photographer selling albums and prints. These are images caught in the act of doing what you do everyday but in a way that makes your client feel something. It isn’t just a snap, these take intentional direction to create and that is why I am here. To help guide you to create your dream images for your brand.
Non-traditional portrait ideas for your branding session, not our images*
So, a quick recap. Branding is not only headshots of you, they are intentional and well thought out images including details and candids to create a versatile gallery that can grow with you and promote your brand from all angles. A branding session should be able to give you a whole instagram feed of verstality where the images flow but are not the same. Someone should be able to go to your website and either know what you do, or want to know what you do.
It is time to start investing in full branding, not just headshots. Start thinking ‘big brand’ minded. You know what they say, you dress for where you are going, not where you are. Are you looking to grow and get the recognition you and your brand deserve, or stay in fear of nothing changing? It is time to start thinking outside the box for your next Branding Photoshoot and we can help.
You know what else is fun? We provide professional makeup services and wardrobe styling in-house. Things never got easier for you to make the right decision when booking your creative house and photography studio.
You can contact Jules at jules@houseof301.com to book your complimentary consultation call. If you would like to check out some galleries from past sessions, check out our portfolio page.
Why Styling Matters in Portrait Photography
Wardrobe Ideas for a high-end photoshoot
When you step in front of the camera, your wardrobe becomes more than just clothes— it’s storytelling. Think of it like curating a cover story; every piece you wear sets a tone, whether it’s effortlessly cool, bold authority, or refined elegance— it’s to amplify who you are while making choices that translate powerfully on camera.
This is not to stress you out but to shift the script in your head that it is a fun opportunity to GO FOR IT. If your look was a headline in the magazines, what would you want it to say?
The last thing we want is for you to look like you are wearing a costume. Wearing what feels true to your personality is a good rule of thumb but don’t be afraid to push the boundary. I can come in and make sure it feels and looks good for the camera. The last thing I want is for you to look silly. The sweet spot is, you would absolutely wear it if there was some place you feel you could wear it. I am there to remove or add what is needed to make the photos feel cohesive.
An editorial eye means clean lines, standout textures, and movement in fabric. This helps elevate the image, but has nothing to do with you, but remember YOU are wearing it, so you will own it.
We work together. You help me understand what you like and I can help style you from head to toe. I help choose colors that will photograph well for you, layers and accessories for polish and let’s not forget about the shoes and small details that will help tie your looks together. I will come scour your closet and add in pieces from my client closet where needed.
A great wardrobe isn’t about playing dress up— it’s about stepping into the version of you that commands the attention of a cover story in a magazine. Are you ready to finally stand in confidence, be the face of your brand, and start getting the attention you deserve?
If you are looking for someone who knows photography, good light, great angles, and can help style you from head to toe, inquire about a styled photoshoot. This can include professional hair and makeup. If you are looking for a studio that checks all your boxes, this is it.
jules@houseof301.com
@houseof301tc
French Countryside Interior Design
I was able to have my european summer while galavanting off to the French Countryside where we stayed at the beautiful Chateau de Lartigolle where we celebrated love in it’s purest form, a 4 day wedding celebration of course! Shout out to our friends that spoiled us and wanted to celebrate with their closest friends and family at the most quaint chateau located an hour outside from Toulouse.
As a photographer and someone who has grown fond of interior design since starting the renovation of my artist and photography studio, I had to capture some images of the beautiful interior design and decor. I was only able to capture our bedroom, and the downstairs but I must say, every room had its own unique features and European detail.
*Not pictured was the beautiful pool setting overlooking the sunflower fields. The sunflower fields showed off for all of us, blooming early this year.
Enjoy xx, jules
Photos: @thejulesbrown
Chateau: @Lartigollelife
Whose Entering the Chat…
When I first realized I wanted this space, House of 301, it was to provide my photography clients with a quality service from start to finish. Even more importantly, as a girl who has moved around her entire life and never really felt like she had a sense of belonging anywhere, I have always craved a place of my own, to call my own, and this is what I was holding onto to be honest. I wanted this space for myself and my clients only. HONESTY HERE, SAFE SPACE. I was getting a lot of interest and questions about whether I was renting the space out to others, and clearly, from my original mindset, I was like, no it’s mine, finally something that is mine and I did it BUT now that I have been with the space for 3 months, I have had a lot of time to think. Is it always a good thing? No, because I tend to spiral after a while, but it is what comes AFTER the spiral.. and in this case this time has been good for me.. I have uncovered something I knew but needed reminding and now with this revelation it is so good for you!
I have been thinking about ways to make this space bigger than just ‘my’ photography space. I want it to be a beautiful, well-designed and elevated space, yet welcoming and a place for anyone to feel inspired to do their best work. I realized maybe it wasn’t just about me and my clients, but what anyone could create in this space if they wanted to. For someone who always felt a lack of belonging, I realized I was kind of shutting myself off from that belonging from the beginning and now I say, no longer! I want that belonging not just with this space but with other people! Duh, how have I been so blind? Creatives, business owners and like-minded individuals like me, this is for you, for us!
This is the birth of, House of 301 Collective.
While I don’t have everything figured out and will never pretend I do, we are moving forward and I am super excited about it, especially with contractors in place and things are starting to move forward with construction! It has been months of preparation and uncertainty and while the there still is uncertainty, I KNOW how I want to share this space and grow it here in Northern Michigan because we all know there is a large wonderful, creative market here of talented business owners and creators.
What kind of memberships are these Jules? So glad you asked, we will be rolling out more details soon BUT a preview looks like this:
Brand Builder, Muse Series, Studio Insider, and the 301 Collective for founding VIP’s only with monthly, quarterly, and annual options! I know what you’re thinking, sounds so fancy! Well because it is, and the space is. We are creating a beautifully curated space here and we want the opportunity to share it with you, the ones that feel it in their core that this is the space for them to feel empowered and inspired to be the best they can be!
Welcome to, House of 301 Collective. If you’d like to be a part of our founding VIPs, limited spots are available so contact me sooner rather than later. I am excited to see who wants to be a part of this growing community of bad ass, confident, high end creatives doing amazing things in the area.
With that, I will leave you here with your mind wandering of all the possibilities. If you have any questions or want to sign up, you know where to find me!
Instagram: @julesbrownphotography
Facebook: @julesbrownphoto
Inquiry form on my Contact page or email me at info@julesbrownphoto.com with subject ‘membership’
A New Season is Here for Your Business, Your Portfolio, YOU.
Happy Spring, officially (kinda of)! It feels like that here in Northern Michigan, although the trees are still bare, we are seeing the sun. The little things, am I right? A new season always brings excitement for the year, for ourselves, goals, puts a pep in our step, and that also can have an impact on even our style! It is time to put you, your goals, and your business first.
I want to talk a little bit about updating your modeling portfolio, rebranding your business, and rebranding your season of life, really! Because when we get out of our seasonal slump into warmer days, we get a little more motivated in everything, and we want to show up in the best way possible for ourselves.
SO, no more gabbing, let’s get to the meat of the situation!
I recently had a shoot in my studio, House of 301 and it was for an updated model portfolio and we had both chatted back and forth about wardrobe and looks. I had brought some dressier options from my rental program that I offer with all my styled sessions (any client can book a styled session!). It just really made me think, you don’t have to be a model to LOOK THIS GOOD. People get hung up on not feeling like they are not photogenic enough, or “I can’t get photos like that, I am not a model!”, and I am here to break that sterotype once and for all. What I have to say to not feeling like you are photogenic enough, I am not here to toot my own horn but toot toot. I need to because that comment is just not true. It is so easy to not make someone look good, it is much harder for someone to do the opposite especially if you aren’t, ya know, a supermodel. Lucky for you, I am really good at making people look good. Call it natural ability, call it my decade of experience in modeling, or I have truly perfected my craft and know how to find your angles on any body shape, face shape, and so on. So how do we make you look and feel your best? Glad you asked, let’s dive in..
Wardrobe is number one, we want flattering pieces on you that accentuate the right things. But lets be honest, not everyone follows my advice and brings what they are comfortable with and that is okay. Lucky for you, I can still help with the right angles to make it look the best it can. Professional makeup is number two but let’s be honest, it is probably number one. I have had so many makeup artists on my face and I will say once again, it is harder to find someone that can enhance you without overdoing it. If you are someone that is terrified because you have had bad experiences I GET THAT COMPLETELY., if you are someone who has never had it done and doesn’t know if it is actually worth it, I get that too. I am here to tell you I have had makeup done where I liked what I looked like better without makeup, eeshh yeah not good, that is not what we want. I am here to give you peace of mind, who I choose to work with are the best of the best and I have personally had them work on my face to be sure. I say that because I have a strong face and it can easily go masculine or too heavy real quick. It is easy to accentuate the wrong things, it is easy to go way too heavy on my eyes when I am meant to have softer eye makeup. These are things we approach, specifically catered to your face. It is not a one size fits all for anything here. I take an individual approach to each person I am photographing and so does my makeup artist, because we know from personal experience, not everything is going to look good on everyone. That is a fact and if you don’t believe that, you can stop reading. Well, you might already have because we are getting lengthy at this point! The third most important is choosing the right photographer and hey, that might not be me and I am okay with that. Some people value different things when booking a photographer, whether it is budget, style, quality or personality.
I am here to say, my work speaks for itself, I love what I do, and I care about making my clients look and feel their best. I represent quality, fun, and overall experience. Experience is my top priority. If you can trust me, it will be successful 100%. I am detail-oriented when it comes to my photography and every piece of the puzzle matters to me, and for good reason. It is how I am going to capture photos of you, you have never received before or could have imagined you were able to create yourself. I want this experience to flow into other parts of your life so you can show up like the baddie you are. I am done preaching, you can take a look at some images I was able to edit from a recent session we shot. So many more from this one, it was THAT good. Fun fact: the studio still has not been renovated yet (it is happening soon!) and we were able to still capture magazine-quality images with natural light, amazing wardrobe and makeup, and well me as the photographer. ;)
I hope to see you in the studio soon and can’t even explain how excited I am for all the sessions and the cool people coming to House of 301 this year.
You can check out more bts (behind the scenes) and updates on IG @julesbrownphotography no pressure!
Here is to finding your circle of people who want the best for you, reaching your full potential, looking and feeling your best, and to not letting anyone or anything hold you back!
Much love, Jules
Jules Brown Photography - photography
Janelle Marie Artistry - makeup
Abby Baudry - model
Endless Management - agency
Book the Professional Makeup and Hair for your Portrait Session
Before and After Professional Makeup and Hair for a styled studio session.
Do you second guess your wardrobe choices or worry that your clothes won’t photograph well or express the right message?
Do you feel uncertain about coordinating accessories, outfits, and makeup to create a cohesive and polished look?
Are you intimidated by the idea of pulling off a ‘high end’ or ‘editorial’ style without any guidance?
Do you struggle with the lack of confidence in your appearance, fearing you won’t look “good enough” in your photos?
If you feel one or all of these things, you may have found yourself in the right place. I am happy you are here!
Let’s dive in a little further.
If you feel overwhelmed and unsure about what to wear for your photoshoot or how to style yourself to match the vision you have in your head, that is exactly what I am here to help with. Collaborating is such an awesome way to bring your vision to life. I offer styled sessions because i know it’s super helpful and I want you to Utilize Every skill I can provide you! I want your session to be as successful as possible because if I am not helping you look your best I am not doing my job.
Before and After professional makeup
Before and After professional makeup and hair for fine hair
Before and Afer Professional makeup and light hair styling for curly textured hair
Before makeup and After with Professional Images from photoshoot
If you are still reading, with all this being said it is one of those times you should ask for help if you need it. Ask questions. Know that effortless takes effort and fore thought. A little pre-planning results in a successful session and we do it together. We will talk about styles, colors, and mood of your session to make sure it aligns with your ideas and the goals of your session.
When I say styled shoot’ I mean coordinating accessories, outfits, makeup and hairstyles that will look best on you, with the outfits we Curate for you. Everything is intentional and chosen specifically for you and that will result in creating a cohesive and polished look.
You will be happy you did it right the first time and we will have fun every step of the way.
If this helped you feel a little more at ease, that’s a good sign you might be in the right place and I look forward to connecting with you!