Luxe Portrait Photographer and Makeup Artist based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota
Hello gorgeous!
I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Katina. I'm a portrait photographer, a retoucher, a makeup artist, a creative director, a set designer, and a content creator... my soul just needs to create beautiful things.
Getting that perfect shot is my job, but making women look & feel beautiful is my joy. The female body is an amazing and beautiful creation. And I believe you are absolutely perfect right now, just as you are.
Not 10 pounds from now or 10 years ago. Right now. Because you are beautiful. You are worthy. And this experience was made for you.
I’m thrilled you’re here, and I believe there’s a reason you found me.
Getting that perfect shot is my job, but making women look & feel beautiful is my joy. The female body is an amazing and beautiful creation. And I believe you are absolutely perfect right now, just as you are.
Not 10 pounds from now or 10 years ago. Right now. Because you are beautiful. You are worthy. And this experience was made for you.
I’m thrilled you’re here, and I believe there’s a reason you found me.
The Experience
I want to make your portrait experience one of the best experiences of your life. I want to make it easy and FUN for you.
I want you to feel like the goddess that you are!
Too often I hear from women, "I'm not a model. I have to lose weight first. I'm too nervous to pose in front of a camera." etc.
I HEAR YOU!
Thats why you are here. Thats why you came to me!
I do all the work for you! I don't expect you to know how to pose, or what to do with your face. I will show you exactly what to do, from your nose to your toes, I will direct you.
I'm a woman, I understand completely wanting to be in the "perfect" shape for a photoshoot. And of course thats a great goal. But it shouldn't hold you back from this experience at this time in your life.
I promise I'm looking for the most flattering angles for you, I will watch the lighting to make sure its enhancing all of your beautiful features. Every doubt you have, I already troubleshooted for you.
I want you to feel like the goddess that you are!
Too often I hear from women, "I'm not a model. I have to lose weight first. I'm too nervous to pose in front of a camera." etc.
I HEAR YOU!
Thats why you are here. Thats why you came to me!
I do all the work for you! I don't expect you to know how to pose, or what to do with your face. I will show you exactly what to do, from your nose to your toes, I will direct you.
I'm a woman, I understand completely wanting to be in the "perfect" shape for a photoshoot. And of course thats a great goal. But it shouldn't hold you back from this experience at this time in your life.
I promise I'm looking for the most flattering angles for you, I will watch the lighting to make sure its enhancing all of your beautiful features. Every doubt you have, I already troubleshooted for you.
I feel that a lot of us women have it engrained into our minds that we should look like the women we see on the covers of magazines..
I grew up hating my curves, my unique facial features, my dark hair color. All because I thought these magazines and commercials were telling me they weren't attractive.
I am beyond grateful to be passed those thoughts and have come to embrace and LOVE everything about my body that makes me, me.
Photoshoots helped me get there.
Seeing myself posed, in amazing lighting, fan in my hair, a beautiful outfit... that moment changed my life.
I wasn't heavily photoshopped, I looked like ME. But I saw myself in a completely new light. And I walk down the street differently now.
The confidence a beautiful photograph can give you is an amazing thing.
And you deserve to experience that!
I grew up hating my curves, my unique facial features, my dark hair color. All because I thought these magazines and commercials were telling me they weren't attractive.
I am beyond grateful to be passed those thoughts and have come to embrace and LOVE everything about my body that makes me, me.
Photoshoots helped me get there.
Seeing myself posed, in amazing lighting, fan in my hair, a beautiful outfit... that moment changed my life.
I wasn't heavily photoshopped, I looked like ME. But I saw myself in a completely new light. And I walk down the street differently now.
The confidence a beautiful photograph can give you is an amazing thing.
And you deserve to experience that!
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Wardrobe
No doubt you're starting to wonder what you should wear for your session.
Of course you could pull out that little black dress hidden in the back of your closet, or that cute top you wear on special occasions... but lets be honest, you don't want to stress out figuring all that out. Thats why I provide a studio wardrobe! Filled with amazing pieces.. everything from lingerie to stunning over-the-top gowns. Don't know what to pick? Girl, WE GOT YOU. My assistant and I are more than happy to style you- in fact we prefer it! |
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Studio Sets
I have personally built these sets with the intension to have the focus on you!
Simple, classic sets that work with any style photos! |
Backdrops
The studio also has a wide range of colorful backdrops! And if we don't have the color you're hoping for, we also have light gels to fill the space behind you with ANY color of the rainbow.. and more!
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The Team, aka Your Hype Squad!
Katina - Founder, Photographer, Hair/Makeup artist, Wardrobe Stylist, Creative director.
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Angela - (Independent Contractor) Hair/Makeup artist, Pose and Lighting assistant.
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Shay - (Independent Contractor) Hair/Makeup artist, Pose and lighting assistant.
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