Portfolio Building Shoot with Professional Stylists and Models

Update your portfolio with the latest couture boudoir lingerie, beautiful elegant gowns and urban street style. In each session, each model will have varied outfits pulled from great designers, along with stylized hair and makeup by a certified makeup artist. With the ability to change the key lighting according to how YOU chose during your personal one on one time, you will capture images that no one else can duplicate. There is no over-the-shoulder paparazzi style shooting on the main set.
This portfolio building event has been split into two sessions with varied styles in each session. When registering, please choose to attend Session #1 (12:30pm - 2:30pm) or Session #2 (3:00pm - 5:00pm). You may also choose to register for both.
WHAT YOU GET: – Personal one on one time with the models – Stunning professional models – Professional lighting & modifiers – Non-commercial model release – Custom backdrops (to view some of our previous backdrops, please click here:www.photoeventscalendar.com/custom-backdrops)
MODIFIERS AVAILABLE IN THIS SESSION:
- Westcott 7 foot white bounce umbrella with+w/out diffusion panel: Creates beautiful soft shadows without specular highlights.
- Westcott 7 foot shoot through umbrella: Creates a beautiful soft light that mimics sunlight perfectly.
- Westcott stripe box with eggcrate and diffusion panel: Creates a more narrowed light source and darkens the background.
- 22 inch beauty dish with diffusion panel: Creates a beautiful portrait image with semi-soft shadows and gorgeous light.
- 16 inch beauty dish without diffusion: Creates a dynamic portrait with stronger shadows and concentrated light.
ALSO INCLUDED TO CHOOSE FROM: Westcott Octobox, 30 inch silver bound umbrella with eggcrate and diffusion panel, 7 inch reflector (with honeycomb grid), 11 inch throw reflector and snoot (with grid).
WHAT TO BRING: – 1 pocket wizard (PW will be provided for you if you do not have one) – Any on camera lighting you would like to use – Notebook & pen – Your own Model release terms (model will sign at her discretion)
“DRESS ME” STYLIST TEAM: Dress Me is an Image Consulting and Styling company with a Multi-cultural Fashion Blog. Created by Fashion Stylist Lashawn W. & Plus Size Stylist Fatin F. We provide Fashion/Wardrobe Styling services for Editorial, TV, Cameo Appearances, Everyday events, etc. Our clients: Divas, Gents, Children & Home Styling. On our blog you will find daily fashion, beauty & style pix of Celebs, pix from style lovers, featured designers & boutique spotlights.
REENA SHAW, CERTIFIED MAKEUP ARTIST: Brooklyn born, Jersey-raised and product of Jamaican parents, Reena “Fendi” Shaw—this ambitious girl wanted to make sure the world looked fabulous—with one lipstick and shutter at a time. She developed her career by obtaining her cosmetology license and is currently obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in photography in an effort to be knowledgeable and develop a relationship with skincare, hairstyling, beauty and photography. Years later, she maintains the quote that she lives by: “You should never leave the house without looking fabulous and capturing the moment…”
JUANITA, FEATURED AGENCY MODEL: Juanita started modeling at the age of 19. She specializes in print, beauty, and editorial. She’s done various promotional and bridal work for various brands and has been featured in multiple magazines. She is currently represented by Smart Model Management. Our second professional model will be joining Juanita in each session.
Model promo images supplied with permission directly from models. Models subject to change without notice. Please print your receipt, this will act as your ticket. Refunds cannot be given if attendee cancels 72 hours before event.
Getting Started
How to Submit
Who Can Enter
Must be 18 years or older at time of entry.
Employees & affiliates of Unique Photo are not eligible.
Photos must be original work submitted by the photographer.
Content must be free of offensive or inappropriate material.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The panel's decision is final.
Entry Requirements
Contest Rules
All photographers retain full copyright to their images. By entering, you grant Unique Photo permission to use your photos on social media for promotional purposes.
Please upload a JPEG image. Resize photographs to under 8MB per photo before submitting.
DO NOT include watermarks on photographs — images with watermarks will be disqualified from entry.
Winners will be announced one week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Having trouble with the form? Email your info and photos directly to our team.
[email protected]Terms & Conditions
Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest.
Copyright & Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made without prior consent, except for minor cropping or resizing.
Judging: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding.
Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage arising from this contest or any prize won.
Privacy: Personal information collected will only be used to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest due to technical issues or unforeseen circumstances. For questions, contact [email protected].
WHAT YOU GET: – Personal one on one time with the models – Stunning professional models – Professional lighting & modifiers – Non-commercial model release – Custom backdrops (to view some of our previous backdrops, please click here:www.photoeventscalendar.com/custom-backdrops)
MODIFIERS AVAILABLE IN THIS SESSION:
- Westcott 7 foot white bounce umbrella with+w/out diffusion panel: Creates beautiful soft shadows without specular highlights.
- Westcott 7 foot shoot through umbrella: Creates a beautiful soft light that mimics sunlight perfectly.
- Westcott stripe box with eggcrate and diffusion panel: Creates a more narrowed light source and darkens the background.
- 22 inch beauty dish with diffusion panel: Creates a beautiful portrait image with semi-soft shadows and gorgeous light.
- 16 inch beauty dish without diffusion: Creates a dynamic portrait with stronger shadows and concentrated light.
ALSO INCLUDED TO CHOOSE FROM: Westcott Octobox, 30 inch silver bound umbrella with eggcrate and diffusion panel, 7 inch reflector (with honeycomb grid), 11 inch throw reflector and snoot (with grid).
WHAT TO BRING: – 1 pocket wizard (PW will be provided for you if you do not have one) – Any on camera lighting you would like to use – Notebook & pen – Your own Model release terms (model will sign at her discretion)
“DRESS ME” STYLIST TEAM: Dress Me is an Image Consulting and Styling company with a Multi-cultural Fashion Blog. Created by Fashion Stylist Lashawn W. & Plus Size Stylist Fatin F. We provide Fashion/Wardrobe Styling services for Editorial, TV, Cameo Appearances, Everyday events, etc. Our clients: Divas, Gents, Children & Home Styling. On our blog you will find daily fashion, beauty & style pix of Celebs, pix from style lovers, featured designers & boutique spotlights.
REENA SHAW, CERTIFIED MAKEUP ARTIST: Brooklyn born, Jersey-raised and product of Jamaican parents, Reena “Fendi” Shaw—this ambitious girl wanted to make sure the world looked fabulous—with one lipstick and shutter at a time. She developed her career by obtaining her cosmetology license and is currently obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in photography in an effort to be knowledgeable and develop a relationship with skincare, hairstyling, beauty and photography. Years later, she maintains the quote that she lives by: “You should never leave the house without looking fabulous and capturing the moment…”
JUANITA, FEATURED AGENCY MODEL: Juanita started modeling at the age of 19. She specializes in print, beauty, and editorial. She’s done various promotional and bridal work for various brands and has been featured in multiple magazines. She is currently represented by Smart Model Management. Our second professional model will be joining Juanita in each session.
Model promo images supplied with permission directly from models. Models subject to change without notice. Please print your receipt, this will act as your ticket. Refunds cannot be given if attendee cancels 72 hours before event.
Getting Started
How to Submit
Who Can Enter
Must be 18 years or older at time of entry.
Employees & affiliates of Unique Photo are not eligible.
Photos must be original work submitted by the photographer.
Content must be free of offensive or inappropriate material.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The panel's decision is final.
Entry Requirements
Contest Rules
All photographers retain full copyright to their images. By entering, you grant Unique Photo permission to use your photos on social media for promotional purposes.
Please upload a JPEG image. Resize photographs to under 8MB per photo before submitting.
DO NOT include watermarks on photographs — images with watermarks will be disqualified from entry.
Winners will be announced one week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Having trouble with the form? Email your info and photos directly to our team.
[email protected]Terms & Conditions
Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest.
Copyright & Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made without prior consent, except for minor cropping or resizing.
Judging: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding.
Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage arising from this contest or any prize won.
Privacy: Personal information collected will only be used to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest due to technical issues or unforeseen circumstances. For questions, contact [email protected].