FOR YOU

THE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE YOU DIDN’T KNOW THAT YOU NEEDED

It’s no secret that you’re the one the one who is normally in charge of the camera. You’re the one capturing all the memories and gathering them up to keep safe for your family to enjoy.

Aside from your wedding or family photos, you don’t really have any photographs of yourself that you’re proud to share anymore. You’re starting to feel a little invisible in your own world.

But there is not getting away from it—time definitely is not slowing down. 

What if you had the opportunity to step out of the shadows and into your own spotlight? To know that even though you don’t need a transformation, you can still enjoy being pampered and having a makeover? To give yourself permission to be captured exquisitely and exactly as you are: confident and beyond comparison?

It’s about discovering who you want to be and your own self-worth and it allows you to be celebrated and cherished, not only by yourself but by those closest to you for a long time after you’ve gone.

EXCEPTIONAL EDITORIAL

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I keep my contemporary signature portrait sessions relaxed and fun.

You aren’t responsible for anything other than being present. That means not having to worry about whether your makeup will look like you or knowing how to pose. I have a team professional hair & make-up there at your beck and call and I will pose you right down to your micro expression on your face. There is no such thing as being photogenic, just having the right team around you!

You’ll be able to shine without feeling silly or self-indulgent.

The result: an empowering portrait experience that showcases you in a way you’ve never seen yourself before — whether eu natural or glam.

You’ll be waling away with magazine worthy, printed images that will hang on your walls for generations to come, telling the story of who you are and how you want to be remembered.

Are you ready for it?

  • Image of a group of friends in beautiful evening dresses crossing a bridge in Venice. Taken at St Mark Square at sunrise by Norwich Portrait Photographer Claire Howes.

    STEP ONE

    Get in touch with us either via phone, email or our contact page. Simply select a date or let us know about a deadline that you need to work to, let Claire know a little about the subject and share your general location. From here we will then…

  • Boudoir photograph of a woman with a her back towards the camera and her white shirt slipped down off of her shoulders to reveal her back tattoo of roses. Taken in studio by Norwich portrait photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative.

    STEP TWO

    Claire will get in touch for a pre-shoot consultation so we can really pinpoint your requirements and create a concept just for you. We will discuss locations, timings and dates as well as the intended use for your imagery before we move onto…

  • Photographer of a few pieces of Client Wardrobe that can be accessed for shoots  with Norwich Portrait Photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative.

    STEP THREE

    Time to create! At this point, we will start to create your piece of artwork. This could be with one portrait session of you or your subject, or an entire series of shoots over months including costuming, styling and much more to create the elements necessary to bring your concept to life.

    Once your imagery is ‘in the can’ we will move onto retouching and post-production. Many hours are spent creating your pieces to bring to show you during…

  • Portrait of a lady in her 60s on a chair. Taken at sunrise on Sea Palling Beach by Norfolk Portrait Photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative

    STEP FOUR

    Your Reveal. It is during this session at our in-home studio that you get to see your concepts brought to life and shown to you on specialist photographic equipment which replicates your imagery how it will look in print. We will be on hand to give you advice on products and finishes plus mock up any wall art so you can see how it will appear on your room at home, all whilst enjoying a lovely cup of tea. This leads us onto…

  • Image of a piece of boudoir wall art of a woman in a tulle skirt. It is  placed on a bedside table.

    STEP FIVE

    Your chosen artwork is passed over to our printing partners in either the North East or in Italy. It is here that they hand print had varnish, hand make and hand frame all of your products to the exact specifications you have requested before packing with care and shipping back to us, here in Norwich.

    Quality control is paramount to us and our process, so we check your pieces over before delivering them directly to your door.

INVESTMENT

PACKAGE 

We offer three options for you to choose from at Atelier Creative for your portrait session.A non-refundable deposit of £99 will be taken at the time of your booking to secure your date in our calendar. This will be deducted from your package price. We take the remaining balance no later than 72 hours before your photoshoot. This can be paid in instalments but must be paid in full before your booked date.

CLASSIC 

499

120-minute session

Four wardrobe changes

Two backdrops

Full editorial retouching

5 high-resolution digital images

Optional Hair & Make-up (sixty minutes added to the session)

99

When you come to our studio for your Reveal Session to select your five digital images, you can choose if you would like to upgrade your package to include more. You can pay the difference at this time.

UPGRADES

DELUXE 

199

10 high-resolution digital images

ULTIMATE

399

20 high-resolution digital images

10% off of our product prices

VIEW OUR GALLERIES FOR YOU

At Atelier Creative we offer premium professional products to you if you should wish to turn any of your purchased digitals into museum-grade quality artwork. All our products are available to touch & feel during your Reveal Session and are detailed below and in our Client Guide.

PRODUCTS

Wall art gallery of portraits of a woman taken by Norwich Portrait Photographer Claire Howes of Atelier Creative

THE PREMIER COLLECTION

This is our most popular wall collection featuring three identically sized vertical Fine Art wall panels. The three panels had with either 1 or 2 inches between them, providing an overall width of 63 to 65 inches.

We pre-create stunning wall galleries so that you have perfection without the hassle of trying to work it out yourself. Each collection has a standard size

As someone who is renowned for taking a terrible photo, I was delighted to have a professional work their magic creating something I actually liked… and work her magic she did! I have to say way more goes into having a portrait session than I could have possibly imagined. Claire made me feel completely at ease and totally comfortable throughout the shoot and that really does show through the lens.

— Jessica, 41 | Manager

This style of photography is not something I have ever done before but Claire put me at ease and produced some beautiful images for me. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this photogenic! Thanks.

— Catherine, 39 | Business Owner

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • I don’t believe that some people are photogenic and some people aren’t, it’s just some people have good photographers! It is my job to make you look amazing in your photograph and I guarantee you I will create images that you love.

  • Currently my session spaces are booked out 6-8 weeks in advance. If you would like to be placed on a cancellation waiting list I will contact you if any space becomes available sooner.

  • After booking deposits are non refundable, as I am holding the date for you and turning away other clients. If you need to reschedule, please let me know at least 14 days in advance otherwise a £100 rescheduling fee will apply.

  • If you are running late, please call or text. Keep in mind that your portrait session time will be reduced if you arrive late and, depending on the make-up artist’s availability, we may need to reschedule your portrait session, which will incur a rescheduling fee.

  • Please don’t worry, we can go over this all in your styling consultation. We will go through what to wear, what looks good in photos and where to shop. We also have a Client Wardrobe you are most welcome to use.

  • Of course! it’s a great idea to celebrate your relationships and friendships! Why not experience a double portrait session with your Sister, Mum, Best Friend or Partner. Because a portrait sesssion is such an intimate experience, it is best that only participants in the session be present as we shoot, but happy to include all in the session.

  • Yes, all of your images will be artistically edited and retouched to suit you and your style. Some clients want a magazine style in their retouch and some prefer only the odd tweak - this can all be discussed in your consultation. I love retouching and I will make sure that you love your images!

  • Atelier Creative retains the copyright to all media created during your portrait session (mainly to use for illustrative purposes if you have given express permission). You will have print rights for personal use to all your purchased images. This means that you can print copies of your portraits up to the same size purchase, but you do not have the right to sell or publish them without permission.

  • A gift card is the perfect way to gift to anyone who is special to you. We sell all our cards wrapped in a beautiful box and bag, ready for gifting.

  • Yes, absolutely. I fully apprecaite that a custom portrait session is an investment and I work with clients of all kinds of budgets. I take credit cards and offer payment plans. Any purchases must be paid in full before they are sent to be printed.

PORTRAIT SESSIONS