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THE PORTRAIT REFRESH

A relaxed studio portrait session for anyone wanting a few beautiful, honest images that feel like them.

Portrait Refresh is designed for moments when you need current images, whether for personal branding, a simple portrait update, or a quiet intimate expression, without planning a full session or replacing photographs that no longer feel like you.

 

The Portrait Refresh is an easy way to begin working together. If you’re here, this is a good place to start.

You don’t need clarity or a plan. Just curiosity.

You’re guided through a focused studio session and leave with an intentional set of images that feel current and grounded. Some clients choose this as their first experience. Others return whenever they want an update.

 

It’s complete on its own.

Calm in its pace. Simple by design.

This isn’t about creating a version of you.
It’s about giving you room to arrive.

REFRESH EXPERIENCE

THE PORTRAIT SESSION
 

Portrait Refresh is a short studio session designed to feel easy and complete.

 

It’s for moments when you don’t need deep planning, layered exploration, or hours of creation.

 

You just want photographs that feel current, grounded, and honest.

 

This experience is calm and efficient.

You arrive.

You’re guided.

You leave with images you recognize yourself in.

We will review your images together and select your photographs immediately after your session.

Final images are refined with a light hand and delivered digitally within 3 - 5 business days.

$300 PORTRAIT SESSION

​A simple, guided portrait experience designed to help you arrive with ease and leave with images you recognize yourself in.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

 

  • A 30 minute studio session

  • ​(3) Finished digital images

  • Same-day image selection

  • Gentle, clear direction and relaxed pace without pressure

You don’t need to prepare a vision or know how to pose.

You’ll be guided throughout so the experience feels calm, natural, and supported.

AFTER YOUR SESSION

 

Immediately following your session, you’ll view your images and choose your three included portraits. If you’d like to keep more, additional images are available for $150 each.

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WHO THIS SESSION IS FOR

 

Portrait Refresh is a good fit if you’re looking for

 

• A clean, current portrait

• A professional or personal update

• Something simple without extra layers

• A low-pressure way to work together

 

If you’re craving more time, exploration, or depth

you may be better suited for aSignature or Editorial session. Those experiences are designed differently

and live outside of Portrait Refresh.

BOOKING PROCESS

Portrait Refresh sessions are booked directly.

Choose your date and time, complete checkout, and your session is reserved.

No consultation is required for this experience.

It’s a complete, guided session designed to respect your time and energy.

 

Portrait Refresh sessions are booked directly online.

When you’re ready for something simple and complete, you can reserve your session below.

Booking fees are non-refundable and fully applied toward your session.

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FAQ

THE PORTRAIT REFRESH SESSION
YOU CAN FIND ANSWERS TO MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS HERE

HOW DOES BOOKING WORK?

Portrait Refresh sessions are booked directly online. You’re welcome to choose a date that works for you based on current availability.

DO I NEED A CONSULTATION BEFOREHAND?

No consultation is required for Portrait Refresh. This experience is designed to be simple and contained. Once you book, you’ll receive the details you need so you can arrive feeling prepared and at ease.

WHERE DOES THE SESSION TAKE PLACE?

Portrait Refresh sessions take place in a private studio space in Columbus. Full location details are shared after booking is confirmed.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY FINAL IMAGES?

Final images are lightly refined and delivered digitally within 3–5 business days of your session.

WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT?

Portrait Refresh is currently priced at $300 and includes a guided studio session and three digital images, selected the same day. Additional images are available to purchase during your selection if you’d like more and optional.

CAN YOU HELP ME WITH WHAT TO WEAR?

Yes. After booking, you’ll receive simple wardrobe guidance to help you feel comfortable and confident during your session. If you’re choosing between a couple of options, you’re welcome to bring them and we can decide together.

HOW LONG IS THE SESSION?

Your session lasts approximately 30 minutes and is guided throughout. If you already know you’d like more time or more images, you’re welcome to add more at checkout. Afterward, you’ll view your images together in the studio and choose the photographs you’d like to keep.

IS PORTRAIT REFRESH RIGHT FOR ME?

Portrait Refresh is a good fit if If you want something simple, guided, and complete, this is where many clients begin. If you’re wanting more time in the studio or a fuller portrait session, Classic sessions offer a one-hour experience with additional space to create and design consultation. For clients seeking deeper exploration or a more collaborative process, Signature and Editorial sessions are available separately.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MORE?

If you already know you want a deeper or more immersive portrait, branding or boudoir experience, you can explore the full session options here.

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