Adira Heart Photography: Helping Women See Their True Beauty
Every woman deserves to feel confident, beautiful, and truly seen. Yet so many struggle with insecurities that hold them back from embracing their natural beauty. They find themselves longing for photos that look stunning and reflect the strength, femininity, and authenticity they carry inside.
At Adira Heart Photography, we believe it’s wrong for any woman to feel invisible or ashamed of prioritizing herself. That’s why we’re here to change that.
We understand how hard it is to see yourself the way you deserve to. Anxiety about looking "good enough," and self-doubt can make a photoshoot seem daunting. But we also know that reconnecting with your confidence and self-worth can be truly transformative.
With years of experience and training from world-renowned photographers, Adira Heart Photography creates deeply personalized and empowering portrait sessions designed to help you see your true beauty.
My Approach
01.
Contact me
Contact me and connect for discovery call! We will chat about your vision for the shoot and how to make your vision possible. This can take about 20 - 30 minutes.
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Booking
Once we get your date solidified, your booking fee to reserve your date, and your contract signed we can start the fun part, the planning! I will walk you though all the things to know and prepare for. I am your guide! Your shoot is curated just for you and you are embarking on a transformative experience.
Keep in mind, we recommend planning your session a minimum 8-10 weeks before your deadline to ensure we have plenty of time to get your luxurious wall artwork. Once the calendar is full, it's full. So do not hesitate to reach out!
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Curate Your Vision
Session Planning - time to have a 1 to 1 conversation where I listen to all your deepest desires and collaborate with you to develop your curated photography experience. This feels a little like a coaching session where I do deep listening from the heart hearing all you desire to express. This precious time together informs the entire experience so it’s a must!
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Pre-shoot planning
We then decide on location, schedule wardrobe consult and home visit to select the spot for your wall art.
About two weeks before shoot we do a final review of wardrobe, confirm the vision, location, and make any final adjustments. Your balance is also due two weeks before the shoot. I also recommend some special things for you to get prepared and pampered!
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Day of Shoot
Get ready to be pampered and have fun. A car will pick you up (optional), take you to the shoot location, your favorite snacks, assorted beverages, and custom playlist all await. Your wardrobe will be brought in for you. You don’t need to lift a finger. After a quick review you will get into hair and makeup. Most sessions are 3 hours long plus hair and makeup. I’m not a stickler on time and understand some hair and makeup changes take longer than usual. The most important thing is that I take my time with clients, therefore, I ensure that the slots I book are stretched out. I have found that a 3 hour time slot hits the sweet spot. We can get plenty of outfits in within that time frame and you won’t feel mentally and physically exhausted when you leave. My shoots are a workout. If you can bend it, it’s bending, if you can twist it, it’s twisting! The goal is for you to feel totally fulfilled and walk out the door feeling energized and fantastic, rather than beat and over it!
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The Reveal
I call you back in for the reveal and selection of your shots. I ask clients to carve out 90 minutes for the reveal. This gives us time to catch up, chat a little before the show. Then we go through them one by one. You’ll view your images on a big screen, narrow down to favorites, and choose products that will best showcase your must-have images. This is a relaxed and easy process where you can view and celebrate. I am here to be your creative collaborator. Once we have narrowed down the best of the best, we curate your amazing collection by looking at the various expressions, poses, and outfits. The result is a collection of photos you can’t live without!
FAQ
This is my first photoshoot, what should I know?
I’m here to capture the goddess inside you, so get ready! We’ll make sure you are comfortable, and you’ll have fun. I offer options for a photography experience you won't forget. If you want to read in detail, click "The Experience" or "My Approach" to understand all that is possible!
What should I wear?
Your confidence is a priority, and we know that every woman has her unique style. One person’s go-to sexy ensemble might be a sultry panty and bra set, while another might prefer the allure of a slinky off-the-shoulder sweater or another partial or totally nude. If you find yourself pondering outfit choices or feeling unsure, don’t worry, just ask during our consultation. I get it – sometimes starting the outfit selection process can feel like stepping into the unknown. But fear not! I'm here to not only hold your hand but also lead you through a journey of ideas that are as authentic as you are. Plus, we’ve got inspiration galore to help you curate the perfect outfits for your photoshoot. I also have a client closet available for you with tons of fun options, props, and accessories!
How many pictures will I receive?
The short answer is it depends! Depending on your photography goals and the package you choose that can include photos, prints, wall art, and mixed medium wall art. I will guide you through this process of selection and am happy to discuss your vision and what's the right number of images for you.
Are you available outside of Vancouver?
Yes! While I am based in the Pacific North West, I am available for shoots across the globe.
Do you do couples photography?
Yes! I love couples photography and can help you capture engagements, fine art boudoir, or just because we love each other shoots!
Do you have a question?
I am happy to answer any other questions. Feel free to contact me here through my website by clicking "Contact" in the top header.
I see you! Filled to the brim with all you ache to express. You’re searching for so much more than Instagram worthy images…you desire an invitation back home to yourself. An uplifting celebration of self-love, an experience rooted in connection, emotive photography designed to tell your story with purpose…something to hold when you’re 80. This experience births a visual representation of you, created to inspire.
Let's turn your stories and life into soulful portraits, windows into the past that you can look into, in the future.