SESSION TYPES - Inside the Style Studio with MHP

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Whether it's Headshots or a Modeling Portfolio; Dancer, Athlete, or Mom...

This is a moment all about YOU looking

and feeling your absolute

BEST.

Custom Designed Around YOU.

5 TYPES

PHOTO SESSIONS

Choose a SESSION TYPE and we'll build a photo shoot around your personality & style

No two people are alike. We are all beautiful in our own ways. Your photographs should represent who you are at this moment, from your individual style to your persona. Let's dream a little and create looks and set designs that elaborate on who you are to create captivating editorial style magazine like pieces. Let's play dress up for a day and have fun with hair, make up, wardrobe, styling. Let's break out of our boring selfie poses and be more model like and have some photography fun!

Choose your SESSION TYPE,

then let's talk about building a photo shoot around you and how you wish to look in photos!

1) Headshot Sessions

2) Portrait Sessions

3) Modeling Sessions

4) Personal Branding Sessions

5) Dating Portfolio Sessions

01

Headshot Sessions

Photographed from the chest up. No full body shots.

1) Up to 3 Wardrobe & Style Changes

2) In-Studio or Outdoor On-Location options

2) Posing tips & guidance for great expressions

3) Backdrop options in a variety of colors and textures

4) Personal 'Wardrobe & Style' Consult:
Personal call to choose best looks, styles, fit & color for outfits. Creating a well composed variation in wardrobe selection that will look best in photos for your skin type, personality and mood for your headshots.

7) "Beauty" & "Style" (or Grooming) Guides

8) "Photo Shoot PREP" Guide. Do's & Don't. Things to remember.

9) Portfolio Curation:

We'll pair down all of your photos from your shoot to a selection of only your BEST looks, styles, poses & expressions.

10) Magazine Cover like finishes:

Our signature edits and editorial style cropping give your photos that Magazine Cover worthy look. A selection of Color and B&W images.

11) Private Reveal & Ordering Session:

See all of your finished images privately and choose your favorites to order in digital and printed products.

Photo session ONLY (1 hour)

Photo session with makeover (2.5 hours)

Headshots

SESSION TYPES & DETAILS

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02

Portrait Sessions

Multiple looks and style. Headshots to Full Body Shots.

1) 3-5 Wardrobe & Style Changes

2) In-Studio and/or Outdoor location options

2) Modeling tips & tricks for posing in a fully guided photo shoot session

3) Backdrop options in a variety of colors and textures

4) Studio Props & Posing Tools to help you get comfortable.

5) Access to our "Studio Dream Wardrobe"

6) Personal 'Wardrobe & Style' Consult:
Personal call to choose best looks, styles, and wardrobe fit . Creating a well composed variation in outfits that will look best in photos for your body type, personality and mood we want to create for your photos.

7) "Beauty" & "Style" (or Grooming) Guides

8) "Photo Shoot PREP" Guide. Do's & Don'ts. Things to remember.

9) Portfolio Curation:

We'll sift through the hundreds of photos from your shoot and pair it down to a manageable portfolio of photos with only your BEST looks, styles, poses & expressions.

10) Magazine Cover like finishes:

Our signature edits and editorial style cropping give your photos that Magazine Cover worthy look. A selection of Color and B&W images.

11) Private Reveal & Ordering Session:

See all of your finished images privately and choose your favorites to order in digital and printed products.

Photo session only (2 hours)

Photo session with makeover (3.5 hours)

Sessions with 2 people O(add 1+ hour)

Family Legacy Portraits (1+ hour)

SESSION

TYPES & DETAILS

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Modeling Sessions

03

Multiple looks and style. Posing Techniques. Industry Guidance. Headshots, Polaroids, & Full Body Shots.

1) 3-5 Wardrobe & Style Changes

2) In-Studio and/or Outdoor location options

2) Modeling techniques for posing in a fully guided photo shoot session

3) Backdrop options in a variety of colors and textures

4) Studio Props & Posing Tools to help you get comfortable.

5) Access to our "Studio Dream Wardrobe"

6) Personal 'Wardrobe & Style' Consult:
Personal call to choose best looks, styles, and wardrobe fit . Creating a well composed variation in outfits that will look best in photos for your body type, personality and target areas we want to showcase for your modeling portfolio.

7) "Beauty" & "Style" (or Grooming) Guides

8) "Photo Shoot PREP" Guide. Do's & Don'ts. Things to remember.

9) Portfolio Curation:

We'll sift through the hundreds of photos from your shoot and pair it down to a manageable portfolio of photos with only your BEST looks, styles, poses & expressions.

10) Magazine Cover like finishes:

Our signature edits and editorial style cropping give your photos that Magazine Cover worthy look. A selection of Color and B&W images.

11) Private Reveal & Ordering Session:

See all of your finished images privately and choose your favorites to order in digital and printed products. We're here to help you pick the key shots for your portfolio selection if you need help.

Photo session only (2 hours)

Photo session with makeover (3.5 hours)

SESSION

DETAILS & MORE

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04

Branding Sessions

Multiple looks and style. Headshots to Full Body Shots.

1) 3-5 Wardrobe & Style Changes

2) In-Studio and/or Outdoor location options

2) Modeling tips & tricks for posing in a fully guided photo shoot session

3) Backdrop options in a variety of colors and textures

4) Studio Props & Posing Tools to help you get comfortable.

5) Access to our "Studio Dream Wardrobe"

6) Personal 'Wardrobe & Style' Consult:
Personal call to choose best looks, styles, and wardrobe fit . Creating a well composed variation in outfits that will look best in photos for your body type, personality and mood we want to create for your photos.

7) "Beauty" & "Style" (or Grooming) Guides

8) "Photo Shoot PREP" Guide. Do's & Don'ts. Things to remember.

9) Portfolio Curation:

We'll sift through the hundreds of photos from your shoot and pair it down to a professional portfolio of photos that represent your BEST looks, styles, poses & expressions.

10) Magazine Cover like finishes:

Our signature edits and editorial style cropping give your photos that Magazine Cover worthy look. A selection of Color and B&W images.

11) Private Reveal & Ordering Session:

See all of your finished images privately and choose your favorites to order in digital and printed products.

Photo session Only (2 hours)

Photo session with makeover (3.5 hours)

SESSION DETAILS

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05

Dating Sessions

Headshots & Full Body. Several looks & style with personality

1) 3-5 Wardrobe & Style Changes

2) In-Studio or Outdoor On-Location options

2) Model Posing tips & guidance for great expressions

3) Backdrop options in a variety of colors and textures

4) Personal 'Wardrobe & Style' Consult:
Personal call to choose best looks, styles, fit & color for outfits. Creating a well composed variation in wardrobe selection that will look best in photos for your skin type, personality and mood for your headshots.

7) "Beauty" & "Style" (or Grooming) Guides

8) "Photo Shoot PREP" Guide. Do's & Don't. Things to remember.

9) Portfolio Curation:

We'll sort through the hundreds of photos from your shoot and pair it down to a selection of your BEST looks, styles, poses & expressions to give you a well composed variety of photos.

10) Magazine Cover like finishes:

Our signature edits and editorial style cropping give your photos that Magazine Cover worthy look. A selection of Color and B&W images.

11) Private Reveal & Ordering Session:

See all of your finished images privately and choose your favorites to order in digital and printed products.

Photo session Only (2 hours)

Photo session with makeover (3.5 hours)

SESSION DETAILS

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Locations

SAN DIEGO Portrait studio (Main Location)

LOS ANGELES Commercial Studio

NEW YORK CITY Commercial Studio

This is our home base studio in Carlsbad, CA just 4 miles from the most beautiful beaches, parks and locations. and only 30 miles from San Diego International airport for our traveling clients.

7 studio sets with varying themes in each room for both portrait and commercial clients. Natural light & professional lighting studio. Located near the fashion district of downtown L.A.

7 studio sets with varying themes in each room for both portrait and commercial clients. Natural light & professional lighting studio. Located in L.I.C, just across the 59th Street bridge.

ON-LOCATION SHOOTS

the Studios

We can travel to your home, office location, beach or destination dream spot of your choice. There is no travel fee for on-location shoots within 15 miles of our studio.

FAQ

ANSWER:

QUESTION:

The difference between naturally photogenic & non-photogenic people is that one is comfortable in front of the camera and the other is not. When you're nervous, you'll look stiff and awkward. Your job is to come to the studio relaxed and ready to enjoy a fun day! You'll have no worries about how you look or what to wear as we've got you covered with our team of stylists. We'll prepare you on what to bring, what will look best on you, have you practice some modeling tips at home, send you shopping with your friends before your shoot, prep you so you can come in feeling confident and comfortable knowing you're in good hands. There's no timer going, we're here to have fun with you, unwind, relax and laugh a little. It's about getting comfortable and knowing a few tricks and trusting that you're in good hands. Posing, lighting, angles those are - all the things we've got down, so you can trust you're in good hands.

I'M NOT PHOTOGENIC. HOW CAN I BRING MYSELF TO DO THIS AND ACTUALLY LOOK GOOD?

If you notice, our clients look incredible without being overdone. The drama of a photo comes from the connection and expression of a person. Your wardrobe can be simple but your pose, your look, the lighting and setting will build the drama. But if you want to go more elaborate in wardrobe, bring your basics then sift through our dreamy studio wardrobe full of beautiful gowns, tulle skirts, fur, feathers and accouterments. We'll pair your wardrobe with ours to create something Vanity Fair stunning or boho chic casual and romantic.

I DON'T HAVE AN ELABORATE WARDROBE BUT I WANT TO LOOK EXTRA SPECIAL. WHAT DO I DO?

Bringing a friend or loved one to join your photo shoot is always encouraged. It's a fun experience made more memorable when you share it. We'll shoot each of you individually for your own portrait session then photograph you together in the end so you can celebrate your relationship and remember this day forever.

CAN I BRING A FRIEND? CAN WE BOTH HAVE INDIVIDUAL AND ALSO GROUP PHOTOS TOGETHER?

After your photo session, we'll process and edit all of your images choosing the best looks and styles from your session. From there you will have a Reveal Viewing & Ordering session where you can see all of your finished images and choose your very favorites. Digital images and prints are sold separately. I've always felt that a photo has no value till you see it. So we let you see all of your finished edited images first and decide if you fall in love with 5 or 50 of them. Then choose to purchase what you like after you have seen them. You can find more details on pricing and options for digital portfolios and printed display products such as albums, portrait folio boxes, wall portraits and more on our Pricing page.

ARE DIGITAL IMAGES AND PRINTS INCLUDED WITH THE SESSION FEE?

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Mother & Daughter Photo Shoot

Denise & Amanada

"I can't begin to find the words to describe what an amazing experience we had during our photo shoot. You are full of energy, creativity and are a genuine professional in every aspect of the word. As many wonderful things as Mitch had to say about you, they paled in comparison to meeting you. Amanda and I felt at ease the minute we met you. You encouraged us to have fun and relax; which is exactly what we did. We had a blast! ...From the bottom of our hearts we sincerely thank you for a mother/daughter experience & beauty transformation we will never forget! "