My Process for Dating Photos
"Of the utmost importance ... I need to make sure that it doesn’t look like you had a photoshoot for your dating photos.
It’s very important for me to understand how you want to be perceived.
I specialise in creating natural looking dating photos".
Sheona Beach
Before your Dating Photos Photoshoot
After you book me, I will send you a clear guide so that you know how to prepare for your photoshoot, what to wear, and what to bring to my place.You will be asked to consider what you want people to think when they look at your photos. Is there a specific mood you need to capture?
What’s your Goal?
You should give this some thought before you arrive at my place. Are you wanting to meet a lot of people on Tinder, or are you specifically looking for a long term relationship? If we aren’t focussed on an outcome, we won’t know when we’ve achieved it. Are you after some good looking portraits of yourself to supplement some strong travel photos that you already have, or do you need to create an entire profile of images?
My Home/Studio
You may be wondering why my prices are so affordable. I have a purpose-built home studio. It has lots of natural light. I think variety is important. We will view the photos on a large screen as the photoshoot moves along. We can take both indoor and outdoor photos.
Hair and Makeup for your Dating Photoshoot
It’s imperative that you look your best. I do offer a quick hair and makeup service before your photoshoot. If you choose this, it will help to polish your appearance, but you will still look like you – on a really good day!
The Photoshoot
To start with, you need to trust me and relax. I need to connect with you and understand your goals. Building rapport with my clients and creating a safe space for you to be is my strength. I want you to look polished, well-groomed and ‘put together’, but I don’t want people to think that you’re trying too hard.
There's no need to get anxious. I will get quite detailed with the way that I direct you, and we will keep going until we feel I have the shots that you need. I use natural light for some, and a studio light for others
You will need to communicate with your eyes. Let yourself 'feel' and your expression will show in your eyes. And, of course, we might even have a little bit of fun along the way!
What to Wear in Your Dating Photos
Your clothes should suggest the kind of person you are and how you will turn up on a date. I encourage you to consider future dates and bring clothes that you would wear.
Jackets are easy to pop on and off. The same with scarves, hats, sunglasses, backpacks, you get the idea. I will send you a thorough guide after you book.
Select a clothing colour that makes your eyes stand out, and please avoid bright colours and patterns. Like I said, I’ll send you a guide.
Your Eyes are Important in My Dating Photos
Everything is about your eyes! After your eyes, I’m superconscious of chins, jawbones and body language. I also love it when people send me inspiration photos the day before their photoshoot! I won’t let you leave until we both feel that we have amazing photos of you. I also specialise in directing you so that you look slimmer, if desired.
Expression in Your Dating Photos
It’s a good idea to have a selection of poses and expressions. For example, I like to explore:
- a smiling expression
- a natural expression
- a serious expression
- a soft chuckle/looking away
- a neutral/aloof expression
Anonymous Testimonial (May 2022)
"Fun, flexible and fantastic. Sheona's professional but relaxed approach took the stress out of having my dating photos done.
I'm very self conscious but Sheona made me feel much more at ease, melting away the previous weeks of anxiety.
She remained adaptable and full of great ideas throughout the shoot which made it as easy as possible for me to relax and be my best.
I've ended up with so many amazing photos which look much better than I thought possible, the hardest part now is choosing the handful I need from the pile of great ones".
What’s Important to Me?
Of the utmost importance, I need to make sure that it doesn’t look like you had a photoshoot for your dating photos. I mean, I want you to look polished, well-groomed and ‘put together’, but I don’t want people to think that you’re trying too hard.
It’s very important for me to understand how you want to be perceived.I specialise in creating natural looking dating photos using natural light for some, and a studio light for others. I want you to have a lot of photos to choose from.
Before your Dating Photos Photoshoot
After you book me, I will send you a clear guide so that you know how to prepare for your photoshoot, what to wear, and what to bring to my place.You will be asked to consider what you want people to think when they look at your photos. Is there a specific mood you need to capture?
What’s your Goal?
You should give this some thought before you arrive at my place. Are you wanting to meet a lot of people on Tinder, or are you specifically looking for a long term relationship? If we aren’t focussed on an outcome, we won’t know when we’ve achieved it. Are you after some good looking portraits of yourself to supplement some strong travel photos that you already have, or do you need to create an entire profile of images?
My Home/Studio
You may be wondering why my prices are so affordable. I have a purpose-built home portrait studio. It has lots of natural light. I think variety is important. We will view the photos on a large screen as the photoshoot moves along. We can take both indoor and outdoor photos.
Hair and Makeup for your Dating Photoshoot
It’s imperative that you look your best. I do offer a quick hair and makeup service before your photoshoot. It will help to polish your appearance, but you will still look like you – on a really good day!
The Photoshoot
To start with, you need to trust me and relax. I need to connect with you and understand your goals. Building rapport with my clients and creating a safe space for you to be is my strength. There's no need to get anxious. I will get quite detailed with the way that I direct you, and we will keep going until we feel I have the shots that you need. You will need to communicate with your eyes. Let yourself 'feel' and your expression will show in your eyes. And, of course, we might even have a little bit of fun along the way!
What to Wear in Your Dating Photos
Your clothes should suggest the kind of person you are and how you will turn up on a date. I encourage you to consider future dates and bring clothes that you would wear. Jackets are easy to pop on and off. The same with scarves, hats, sunglasses, backpacks, you get the idea. I will send you a thorough guide after you book. Select a clothing colour that makes your eyes stand out, and please avoid bright colours and patterns. Like I said, I’ll send you a guide.
My Dating Photos
Everything is about your eyes! After your eyes, I’m superconscious of chins, jawbones and body language. I also love it when people send me inspiration photos the day before their photoshoot! I won’t let you leave until we both feel that we have amazing photos of you. I also specialise in directing you so that you look slimmer, if desired.
Expression in Your Dating Photos
It’s a good idea to have a selection of poses and expressions. For example, I like to explore:
- a smiling expression
- a natural expression
- a serious expression
- a soft chuckle/looking away
- a neutral/aloof expression
After the Photoshoot
I will generally send your photos to you within two days. You will have a good look at them and let me know any you wish to Photoshop. However, this is very rare. I'll make you look like the real you, on a good day. My goal is to light you and direct you in such a way that you won’t need to bePhotoshopped.
Photoshopping
I will generally send your photos to you within two days. You will have a good look at them and let me know any you wish to Photoshop.
However, this is very rare. I'll make you look like the real you, on a good day.
My goal is to light you and direct you in such a way that you won’t need to be Photoshopped.