THE ‘AS I AM’ PORTRAIT SESSION

a raw photoshoot with jennifer brindley

ALL BLACK + WHITE

NO NEW CLOTHES

NO PRO HAIR / MAKEUP

NO PHOTOSHOP

This is about showing up AS YOU ARE on a normal day. Some people wear eyelashes every day. Some people style their hair every day. How you show up is completely up to you. Don’t overthink it! We will do THREE OUTFITS. One dark, one light, and one “in your skin.” These can be as casual or sexy or anything you want them to be.

WHAT TO WEAR

No new clothes – bring what you have!

1. Something LIGHT
2. Something DARK
3. Show some SKIN

Remember: just because you’re showing skin doesn’t mean you have to act “sexy.” When we shed physical layers, we tend to open up in a deeper way.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR YOUR 2 HOUR SESSION:

First we will set out your outfits (one light, one dark, one “showing skin.”) and if you bring extra options I’ll help you choose. Then we shoot! It’s totally heart led. I prompt and direct you, I just don’t “pose” you in the traditional sense. All you have to do is exist. Then we do an immediate portrait reveal where you see ALL the photos and I help you pick your favorites! It’s such a cool part of the process because nothing’s culled or edited out yet. I’ll help you narrow down your favorites! Then you choose how you want to enjoy your portraits, place your order (card or cash accepted) and I send you the digitals of everything you’ve purchased – usually same day! (Click here for information on financing.)

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

-The entire $650 session fee goes toward your portrait purchase. My new (handmade in Italy) AS I AM storybook will be available from $2600, and a la carte portraits start at $300 each.

-We will view your images IMMEDIATELY after we shoot. You will see every photo (yes, even the blinks and sneezes), and it’s such a powerful part of the experience. But don’t worry, I’ll help you choose your favorites!

-When you’re getting ready to show up, forget the idea that you have to “be more” or do something to “fix” yourself in order to get in front of the camera. Just show up as YOU. For some, that’ll mean your favorite movie-night-in-comfy-sweater. For others, it’ll mean a corset. (An example: for me, it’d be a blazer! I’ve always loved blazers and feel very much myself when I wear one.)

-Don’t overthink it! And if you want to bring a few extra optinos I can help you narrow them down.

-Also: don’t let the “show some skin” prompt freak you out. This is different for EVERYONE. For some people showing skin means opting for fine art nude. For others it might just be unbuttoning the top button of their white shirt. Only you know your comfort level.

 

YOUR PRIVACY:

You are the first person who will see your photos (in most cases, immediately after we shoot!) And you’ll let me know if you’d like to keep any of them private.

 

WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER

Please email me if you have any questions at all. Thank you for meeting me in this space. I’m thrilled you’re a part of it!