Demure Portrait, St Charles

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
Every woman deserves a day of pampering! Take a day to celebrate, or discover your beauty. We specialize in making every woman look and feel beautiful. Hair, makeup, a custom photoshoot and professional retouching will result in the best photos you've ever had of yourself.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
As a photographer for over 10 years I have worked with many women and their families. Mom is always the one who books, plans and prepares for the session. Mom is always the one stressed out because everything is not going as planned. I decided that mom needed her own day. A session just for her!

What do you love most about your job?
My absolute favorite moment of working with clients is when a woman sees herself through my camera for the first time. The moment where she says, "That's me?" Yes, beautiful, this is you! This is how your husband, children, parents see you. Not your weight or your imperfections. Just beautiful!!

What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer?
I'd rather you not ruin your makeup, but I get a lot of tears. Happy tears. I love seeing a woman who walks into my studio insecure with low expectations walk out with a heart full of joy and confidence.