Prep Guide · Feb 1–14
Your Valentine's Mini,
made easy.
A 20-minute couples session for the only Hallmark holiday that actually deserves photos. Soft pinks, deep reds, candles, roses, bare-shoulder slip dresses, lots of forehead kisses. Limited to 6 couples per Saturday.
Length
20 minutes
Photos
15+ edited digital images
Investment
$350
Where
Studio set with florals & candlelight
Outfit Guide
What to wear, what to skip.
The palette
Bring · Wear
- ·Slip dresses, silk, cashmere — anything that touches well
- ·Bare shoulders, rolled sleeves, soft fabrics
- ·A red lip if it's your vibe
Maybe Skip
- ×Loud prints — keep it solid + textural
- ×Heavy makeup — golden-hour light reads soft + glowy
How to prep
How we make this 20 minutes feel like nothing.
- 01
Eat something light an hour before.
You don't want to feel hangry mid-session. Keep it light so you're comfortable in your outfit too.
- 02
Hydrate the day before, not the morning of.
Hydrated skin photographs better. Caffeine the morning of is fine, but skip the third coffee.
- 03
Iron your outfit + steam the wrinkles.
Wrinkles show up in close-ups. A 5-min steam saves 30 min of editing on my end and makes you look effortless.
- 04
Soft makeup, slightly heavier than everyday.
Cameras eat about 20% of your makeup. Lashes + lip color help. Powder if you tend to shine. Skip the contour lines.
- 05
Bring a small mirror + lip balm.
Between frames I'll let you check yourself. Lip balm matters more than you think — chapped lips are the #1 thing brides regret.
- 06
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Park, breathe, settle. Five minutes of warm-up makes your shots feel natural instead of stiff.
- 07
Trust the process. Then trust me.
You don't need to know how to pose. I'll guide you frame by frame. The best photos happen between the poses you're trying for.
Common Questions
Things people always ask.
Is this just for couples?
Mostly. But moms + kids, sisters, best friends — anyone you love. We've done all of it.
Can I bring flowers?
Yes. Roses or whatever's in season. We'll have some, but yours are personal.
When are slots open?
Saturdays the first two weeks of February. 6 couples max per day.
What's included