If you’d like more detail about how the experience works, what to bring, how ordering works, or how images may be used, you’ll find the answers here.
The day begins with preparation and settling in, including professional hair and makeup.
From there, the session unfolds in a calm, guided way. You’ll be directed throughout, with support around posing, expression, and the overall feel of the portraits. If you’re exploring more than one look or style, we move through those together with time to adjust as needed.
The experience is designed to help you feel supported, relaxed, and fully present in front of the camera.
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## How long is a session?
It depends on the kind of portraits you would like and how many looks you want to explore.
As a guide:
* a simpler business portrait session may take around **1 hour**
* a fuller portrait session with **3–4 looks or genres** may take up to **3 hours**
This is something we talk through during consultation so the session feels well paced and clear.
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## What sort of clothes should I bring?
Bring clothing that helps you feel confident, comfortable, and like yourself.
Depending on the portraits you want, this may include:
* something polished and professional
* something elegant or expressive
* something softer or more personal
Wardrobe is discussed as part of the consultation, so you won’t be left to figure it out alone.
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## How should I wear my hair?
Wear your hair in a way that feels most like you, or in a way that supports the kind of portraits you want to create.
Because professional hair and makeup styling is included, we can shape the final look around the feel of the session and what will help you feel your best.
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## What happens after the session?
After the portrait session, you’ll have your **same-day personal viewing and ordering session**.
This is when you see your images, choose your favourites, and decide what you would like to order. The process is designed to be personal, guided, and clear, so you have time to take in the images and choose what feels most meaningful to you.
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## How much are portraits to order?
Portraits are ordered separately after your session.
* **A la carte portraits** begin at **$750**
* **Collections** begin at **$3,000**
* the **custom-made folio box collection** begins at **$10,000**
A la carte portraits include a mounted print and a high-quality digital image of that portrait.
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## Do you shoot video as well?
Yes. Behind-the-scenes video is often captured during the session.
This adds to the energy and excitement of the day and may be used in social media marketing. It also helps show the atmosphere and experience behind the finished portraits.
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## Will my images be used on social media?
Images may be used for social media and marketing purposes, and that is what the model release is for.
However, for more private work — such as boudoir, beauty, or other deeply personal portraits — any images you are not comfortable sharing will not be used.
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## What if I want something more private?
That can absolutely be discussed.
The experience is designed to feel respectful, supportive, and personal. If there are images or parts of the session you would prefer to keep private, those wishes will be honoured.
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## What if I feel nervous in front of the camera?
That is completely normal.
Most clients are not professional models, and many begin the experience feeling unsure or self-conscious. The session is guided from start to finish, and the combination of preparation, styling, direction, and a calm atmosphere helps that nervousness fade surprisingly quickly.
You do not need to arrive knowing what to do. You only need to come willing to be guided.
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## Do I need to decide everything before I book?
No.
The first step is simply a **15-minute Zoom chat**. That conversation gives you space to ask questions, talk about what you want, and get a feel for whether the Lumenova® Experience is right for you before making any further commitment.
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# Still deciding?
## A simple first step
If you’re still unsure, the best place to begin is with a short conversation.
**Book a 15-Minute Chat**
Ask questions, talk through what you’re looking for, and see whether the Lumenova® Experience feels right for you.
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If you want, I can also give you a **short top introduction paragraph for the FAQ page** that links the Top 5 Questions page to this More Questions page.