Pretty much nothing is more fun than spending an afternoon at a stunning studio in the city with a baddie who’s ready to be your muse—and get the fashion portraits she’s been dreaming of. Such a marvelous day shooting fashion editorial portraits for Jen at Neu Haus Seattle!

Fashion Editorial Shoot at Neu Haus Seattle

Playing dress up—but make it luxury

Huge advocate for playing dress up over here, because let’s be real: we all need a little more childlike fun in our lives 👛Especially now that we’re adults and can afford to dress up in clothes that are a little fancier than the ones we rocked at age 5 😉 Jen came to me with a vision for her photos that included a variety of unique outfits, each encompassing a different style, personality, or creative idea she’d been imagining come to life. While each and every outfit was different and completely one-of-a-kind, I loved that every single look had some little touch of luxury, whether it be a delicate head scarf covered in elegant floral patterns, a gorgeous half-moon handbag glistening in luxurious silver, or a pair of diamond-encrusted dangly earrings that shimmered with every subtle move. 

Designer props and accessories like these are undoubtedly the easiest way to sprinkle subtle (or not-so-subtle) touches of glamor, elegance, and luxury into your photos. Here are a few items to consider bringing along to your fashion editorial shoot if you want to elevate your looks!

• Scarves
• Sunglasses
• Purses/handbags (like the one that a past bride of mine, Heaven, brought to her elopement)
• High heels
• Flowers
• Oversized earrings
• Statement necklaces
• Headbands/hair pieces

Planning some fashion-forward bridal portraits? I highly recommend renting chic, show stopping bridal pieces from Aveil Bridal!

If you’re loving these intentional touches + are looking for creative ways to make your wedding day a little more luxurious, check out my recent blog post with 8 Ways to Elevate Your Wedding Details for Effortless Luxury. 

A neutral, 90’s magazine-inspired look

Jen’s first look had to be one of my favorites, the styling inspired by magazine covers from the 1990’s. The neutral color palette, the caramel-colored trench coat, the olive green + floral headscarf and the shiny black boots fitted over fishnet stockings—obsessed is an understatement. Jen looked like she should’ve been walking the streets of NYC while she starred in her own romantic comedy with that bold red lip, the loose waves, and the tortoiseshell sunglasses! You can NEVER go wrong with neutrals in a naturally-lit studio space with an abundance of white walls and pampas grass (shoutout to Neu Haus for the gorgeous space) 🔥

Getting creative with colors

The rest of Jen’s looks invited in a fabulous variety of colors, both bold and muted—a couple of my favorites being the vibrant red she paired with her silver heels + purse and her pastel green/lilac look, elevated by a shimmering pearl handbag. I’m telling you, Jen was the dream client to work with, ready to embrace all aspects of her personality, showcase a collection of her favorite fashion choices, and not be afraid to completely change it up from one look to the next. An absolute icon of a woman who was SUCH a pleasure to create magic with.

You’re Invited: Fashion Editorial Mini Sessions!

If you happen to be reading this before January 2025, I would LOVE to personally invite you to my upcoming Fashion Editorial Mini Sessions, a brand new event I’m hosting to kick off the new year in style! These 45-minute studio sessions are perfect for fashion bloggers, creative souls, and fearless founders seeking fresh & fashion-forward headshots—or anyone simply looking to have fun + feel their best as they embrace that “new year, new me” vibe we all love. You’ll receive 50 hand-edited images that capture your essence in an artistic, authentic way, ready to use across your social media or all over your website. Tickets are now live for this event on January 5th, 2025; hope to see you there! ✨

Want to see a few more examples of what your mini session could look like? Take a peek at some of my favorite fashion-forward shoots from recent years to get all the inspo:

Fashion-Forward Brand Shoot Inspiration in Downtown Seattle

Luxury Branding Photos for Valentine Collective Salon

Female Empowerment Clothing Brand Photos for VKTORI

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And if you’d like to learn a little more about my approach to branding + editorial photography, as well as what I’m inspired by, browse through my website here to get a feel for whether we’d be an aligned fit. Can’t wait to help you feel like your absolute BEST, most stylish self and capture you in a way that boldly, unapologetically tells your story 🤍