XS Sharon Photography

the experience

Inspired by fashion and fine art, my style of photography is a combination of editorial, fine art and contemporary magazine-styled portraitures. I aim to create timeless, classic, yet modern and stylish portraits that are tailored to my clients preferences and style. 

Below I lay out the process for my full sessions, mini sessions and shoot & burn sessions. 

FULL SESSION
PROCESS

My most luxurious and personalized portrait experience, designed for those who want the very best. Full Sessions include an in-studio wardrobe fitting from the client closet, a style questionnaire, and a Zoom consultation to finalize creative direction, outfits and set design.

With professional hair and makeup provided throughout the session, extended shooting time, multiple outfit changes, and editorial lighting setups, the experience feels like a relaxed, fashion-magazine photoshoot and thoughtfully tailored to you.

Full Sessions are ideal for those envisioning a complete gallery of refined, high-production portraits and can be customized to include family, personal branding, and glamour imagery in one session.

STEP ONE

Once you’ve booked your session date, we’ll book a time for you to come into the studio for your Fitting Session.  This is where you’ll be able to try on all the outfits from my Client Closet that piques your interest. I’ll be there to take photos on your phone so you can go home and decide exactly which outfits you’d like to wear for your session.

Although most of the outfits are shown on maternity bodies, they can be worn on non-maternity bodies with the help of clips to ensure a proper fit.

STEP TWO

After the fitting session, you’ll receive an in-depth questionnaire allowing me to better understand you and customize your session, design and plan it from the ground up so it’s specifically tailored to your vision and style. This is where you’ll let me know which outfits you want to wear during your session. Also, if you have found great inspiration or have specific ideas, now is the time to lay it all out. 

STEP THREE

Next, we’ll book you in for your pre-session consultation through a Zoom meeting, where we’ll go over the details you filled out in your questionnaire and really map out your session day piece by piece.

We will discuss everything from when your partner, pets or children will arrive, what you need to bring and prepare to the backdrops, colour schematics, lighting, clothing and everything in between to ensure we’re both on the same page.  Lastly, I will answer any questions you may have and we’ll be all set to go!

STEP FOUR

On the day of your session, you’ll arrive at my studio with clean hair and clean face where the makeup artist will glam you up to your preference. Hair and makeup takes around 1.5-2hrs depending on how much hair you have.

I will guide you with beautiful poses and expressions and help you feel as natural and comfortable throughout your shoot while playing your favourite artists and songs in the background. Remember, it is my job to make sure you look good!

Lastly, this day is all about you and should not be rushed. I want to make sure everything goes seamlessly. Expect to be at my studio for at least 5 hours including time for hair and makeup. I do recommend bringing snacks or a small meal with you on the day of your session.

STEP FIVE

At the end of the session, while I am cleaning up the studio, you’ll go over all the photos we took and heart your favourite images. You don’t need to make your final selections, but just heart the ‘good ones’.

I will upload all your favourite images to a proofing gallery, allowing you to view and select your photos at your convenience. The images in the gallery will have a watermark, however, your final chosen images will be delivered without watermarks. During this time, you can select which images you’d like retouched and, if you wish, purchase additional images or upgrade your collection.

I specialize in the high-end and detailed retouching that preserves the texture of your skin but etches away those pesky imperfections and bumps here and there. 

STEP SIX

Your retouched images will be ready in 4 weeks and will be sent to you via email through WeTransfer. It’s at this time you can let me know if I missed any details and I will gladly correct them for you. My goal is to make sure you love your portraits!

MINI SESSION
PROCESS

Mini sessions are designed for those who want a shorter, more focused session with a simplified experience. A wonderful choice for busy clients who want stunning portraits and don’t require multiple creative sets, dramatic styling or professional hair and makeup. Studio backdrops, lighting and access to the client closet are included, making your session easy, effortless and beautifully polished. Due to the limited time, mini sessions are not customizable and focus on one portrait style.

STEP ONE

Once you’ve booked your session date, you’ll need to decide on your outfits by viewing the Client Closet page. A few days before your session, I will reach out and ask you for your selections. There is no fitting session for mini sessions, but I can allow you to try on a couple backups, on the day of your session, just incase the 2 selections do not fit you. 

Although most of the outfits are shown on maternity bodies, they can be worn on non-maternity bodies with the help of clips to ensure a proper fit.

STEP TWO

Hair and makeup is not included in the mini session unless added on. If you do add on professional hair and makeup, on the day of your session, you’ll arrive at my studio with clean hair and clean face where the makeup artist will glam you up to your preference. Hair and makeup takes around 1.5-2hrs depending on how much hair you have. Otherwise, you will arrive at the studio with hair and makeup already done.

I will guide you with beautiful poses and expressions and help you feel as natural and comfortable throughout your shoot while playing your favourite artists and songs in the background. Remember, it is my job to make sure you look good!

STEP THREE

At the end of the session, I will upload all your favourite images to a proofing gallery, allowing you to view and select your photos at your convenience. The images in the gallery will have a watermark, however, your final chosen images will be delivered without watermarks. During this time, you can select which images you’d like retouched and, if you wish, purchase additional images.

I specialize in the high-end and detailed retouching that preserves the texture of your skin but etches away those pesky imperfections and bumps here and there. 

STEP FOUR

Your retouched images will be ready in 4 weeks and will be sent to you via email through WeTransfer. It’s at this time you can let me know if I missed any details and I will gladly correct them for you. My goal is to make sure you love your portraits!

SHOOT & BURN SESSION
PROCESS

A simple and affordable studio experience created for those who want the look and lighting of a professional photoshoot without the cost of edits included. These sessions offer a similar experience to the mini sessions giving you access to studio backdrops, props and professional lighting while keeping the process fast and budget-friendly. 

At the end of your session, you’ll receive all unedited photos from session received in full-resolution JPG format – ready for you to select your favourites and edit to your own style. This option is perfect for content creators, skilled self-editors or anyone who simply wants a large set of images with studio lighting results at a lower price point.

You may select only one outfit from the client closet, and are welcome to bring your own wardrobe. Optional professional retouching is available should you wish to elevate any chosen images after the shoot.

STEP ONE

Once you’ve booked your session date, you’ll need to decide on your outfits by viewing the Client Closet page. A few days before your session, I will reach out and ask you for your selection. There is no fitting session for shoot & burn sessions, but I can allow you to try on a couple backups, on the day of your session, just incase the 1 selections do not fit you. This session type is meant to be shot wearing mostly your own wardrobe.

STEP TWO

Hair and makeup is not included in the shoot & burn session and cannot be added on.

I will guide you with beautiful poses and expressions and help you feel as natural and comfortable throughout your shoot while playing your favourite artists and songs in the background. Remember, it is my job to make sure you look good!

STEP THREE

At the end of the session, I will upload all your images and send the full res JPGs to your email through WeTransfer. I specialize in the high-end and detailed retouching that preserves the texture of your skin but etches away those pesky imperfections and bumps here and there. Should you want to order retouched images, you are required to send me the filenames within 60 days after your session otherwise your images will be deleted from my end. Editing time takes 4 weeks.

let me create beautiful wall worthy portraits you will enjoy for the rest of your life