1.
Planning
Your Jourdan Couture Portrait Experience
Consultation
Once your booking is confirmed, a consultation date is scheduled for us to meet up and design your dream shoot.
Preferably in person, but we can also do a Skype or telephone consultation for our out of County and international clients.
We’ll talk about
wardrobe, hair, makeup, posing, locations, and any other questions you may have.
View our galleries for ideas and add pins from our Pinterest boards to your own pinboard to share your ideas.
Preparation
After your consultation, we will send you a tailored "Guide to your Jourdan Couture Portrait Experience"
The guide will include a consultation summary, advice on what to wear and the essential underpinnings required to ensure that your experience will simply be perfect.
2.
Your photoshoot
2.
Your photoshoot
Professional
Hair &Makeup
Our portrait packages include hair + makeup by our professional stylists who will style you specifically for the camera.
Stylists will also stay for the duration of your shoot to make sure you look your best throughout.
View our Before & After gallery for examples.
The Photoshoot
A fully directed photo shoot through which you will be sensitively guided by Hesti.
With her eye for detail, she will ensure that no hair is out of place, that hands are elegant and that your eyes are showing the light inside you.
Relax, enjoy and above all be you!
Prosecco &Truffles
Our portrait packages include canapes, soft drinks, sparkling and still mineral water, cappuccinos, teas and of course, prosecco and truffles.
Please let us know during the consultation if you have any dietary restrictions or requests.
The Location
Studio in Surrey GU12
At request: A top floor
London penthouse with spectacular views
of all the London landmarks will be the backdrop to your Jourdan Couture Portrait Experience.
3.
Image
Retouching & Reveal
Image Retouching
Time and care are taken to properly and artistically edit your images after the session. Skilfully turning your images into the most beautiful and differentiated portraits.
All images are signature retouched by us to ensure every detail is looked after. This usually takes about 7 days.
Further consultation will take place at this stage for the clients who have chosen a Da Vinci portrait in order to be presented with options for their oil painting or other artwork selections.
4.
Choose your
Prints, Collections,Albums and Wall Art
The story of your life deserves to be told through an exquisite display.
Whether it is a handcrafted Italian album, a gallery style collection on the walls of your home, or a custom-framed print; we only work with the finest printmakers in the world to offer our clients something truly unique and enduring.
The result is a custom designed masterpiece featuring you and your loved ones that will last for generations.
There’s a vast array of photographers that “just do digitals” and you have to take care of the rest. Unfortunately, most of the products available to consumers aren’t the greatest quality. Something so personal cannot be measured by a “pick your budget” menu or discounts chasing approach.
It is too precious.
There is a cost, but your exquisite albums and wall art will become increasingly priceless as the years pass by.
We will design an album or wall art collection that will truly exceed your expectations.
Prints
Your portraits will be printed on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm Fine Art Paper.
The paper has a smooth matt surface with impressive pictorial depth. It is made from 100% cotton rag content
and is age resistant.
Handmade Italian Leather & Linen Image Boxes
The unparalleled quality and elegance of the Handmade Italian Image Box make it the perfect vessel to contain your precious portraits.
Your portraits may be nestled within or displayed throughout your home. Experiencing one image at a time is a special pleasure, allowing you to savour the memory that was captured on it.
It is custom designed so no two are alike, with endless colour and material combinations that will ensure that your Image Box fits your story perfectly.
Digital Matted Album
The Italian Handmade Digital Matted Album provides new forms of expression and imposes itself as a modern classic.
It exudes authentic elegance and is the most exclusive memento.
It will truly be a unique masterpiece to tell your story with.
Frames
High-quality wooden frames handcrafted in the UK specific to your desires and detailed off with museum glass that effectively blocks harmful indoor and outdoor UV light rays , which will ensure your framed wall art remain clearer and brighter for decades.
