The Annual Studio Gift
Applications for this year’s Annual Studio Gift are now closed. ❤️
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SHARED YOUR STORIES.
Reading your applications has been one of my favorite parts of the year.
If you found your way here after applications closed, I’d still love to stay in touch.
Studio Notes is my occasional email where I share new work, behind-the-scenes stories, thoughts on portraiture, and early access to future opportunities from the studio.
Every year, the studio grows.
The work evolves.
The experience becomes more refined.
The ideas get a little bigger.
I’d like to celebrate that by giving something back.
This year, I’m selecting two individuals to receive a fully commissioned studio experience.
One Contemporary Portrait Experience.
One Personal Branding Experience.
These are complete experiences from beginning to end, thoughtfully designed and fully produced here at the studio.
Each commissioned experience includes thousands of dollars in photography, planning, professional hair and makeup, and beautifully retouched imagery.
Two Experiences. One Opportunity.
Contemporary Portrait Experience
Personal planning consultation
Professional hair and makeup artistry
Styling from the studio wardrobe collection
Fully guided custom portrait session
Up to 30 professionally retouched digital images
“I wish I had done this years ago.”
Personal Branding Experience
Brand and wardrobe strategy
Professional hair and makeup artistry
Fully guided custom branding session
Up to 30 professionally retouched digital images
“These photographs completely changed how I show up in my business.”
Before You Apply
Please make sure all of the following are true before submitting your application.
You’re local to southeastern Wisconsin.
This opportunity is available only to individuals living in southeastern Wisconsin.
You’re available on one of these session dates.
Sessions are limited to the following dates:
Tuesday, August 19
Wednesday, August 20
Monday, August 24
Thursday, August 27
You’re excited to collaborate.
These aren’t simply photo sessions, they’re creative collaborations. I’m looking for people who are excited to be part of the process from planning through the final images.
You’re comfortable being featured.
The selected sessions will be photographed and filmed behind the scenes for future studio marketing, including social media, the website, and other promotional materials.
You’re new to the studio.
This opportunity is intended for people who have never been photographed by Jennifer Brindley Portrait before.
Recipients will be selected based on the thoughtfulness of their application, how well the experience fits this season of their life, and their availability.
If You’re Selected
Recipients will be contacted privately by the end of the day on Monday, August 3.
To reserve the experience, recipients must confirm their session date and sign the studio agreement within 48 hours, or the opportunity will be offered to another applicant.
Contemporary Portrait Recipient
Must be available for an in-person planning consultation at the studio on August 5, 6, or 7 at 5:30 PM.
Personal Branding Recipient
Must submit wardrobe photographs for review no later than the end of the day on August 5.
What Happens When You Apply?
Submitting your application does two things.
First, you’ll be considered for one of this year’s commissioned studio experiences.
Second, you’ll join my Studio Notes email subscribers community.
Throughout the year I share client stories, behind-the-scenes moments, photography philosophy, studio updates, and occasional opportunities that are offered to subscribers first.
If my work has been on your mind for a while, I think you’ll enjoy what’s waiting in your inbox.
Important Dates
Early access for email subscribers: Saturday, July 25
Public launch: Monday, July 27 at 6:00 AM
Applications close: Friday, July 31 at 5:00 PM Central
Late entries cannot be accepted.
Recipients will be contacted privately by end of day Monday, August 3.
2026 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Thank you to everyone who shared your stories. I can’t wait for the next round in 2027.
~Jenn
Applications for this year’s Annual Studio Gift are now closed. ❤️
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SHARED YOUR STORIES.
Reading your applications has been one of my favorite parts of the year.
If you found your way here after applications closed, I’d still love to stay in touch.
Studio Notes is my occasional email where I share new work, behind-the-scenes stories, thoughts on portraiture, and early access to future opportunities from the studio.